iCompass: Compass Housing ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application ("App") available on the Google Play Store.
1. Information We Collect:
We collect only the necessary information to provide core features of the iCompass app:
Location Access
We request access to your device’s location to enable accurate compass functionality (true north detection and orientation).
Location data is processed locally and is not stored or transmitted to our servers.
Device Information
Includes device model, Android version, and general usage logs (used for debugging and crash analytics only).
This data is anonymized and does not include any personal identifiers.
App Usage Data (optional)
We may use analytics tools such as Firebase Analytics to understand how users interact with the app (e.g., session count, feature usage).
2. How We Use Your Information:
We use collected information to:
Display accurate compass directions based on device sensors ans location
Improve app performance and user experience
Diagnose bugs and improve stability
Provide optional usage insights via analytics tools
3. Sharing Your Information:
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data:
With third-party service providers (e.g., Firebase, AdMob)
As required by law To protect our rights and users' safety
4. Data Storage and Security:
All location and sensor data is processed in real time on your device.
We do not store or upload your personal data to any server.
We implement standard security measures (e.g., encrypted storage, secure APIs) to protect your data.
5. Permissions We Use:
To function correctly, our app requires the following permissions:
Location Access (Approximate or Precise): To calculate direction and show compass heading accurately
Internet Access: for ads or crash reporting (if applicable)
These permissions are used only for their core functionality and nothing else.
6. Third-Party Services:
The app integrates with select third-party services:
Google Firebase: for app analytics and crash diagnostics
Google AdMob / Facebook Audience Network: to display ads in the free version of the app
We recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies for more information.
7. Ads:
The free version of iCompass may include advertisements powered by:
Google AdMob
Facebook Audience Network
Ad identifiers (e.g., Android Advertising ID) may be used to display relevant ads. No personally identifiable data is shared.
8. Analytics:
We use Firebase Analytics and Crashlytics to track anonymized usage and crash data. These help us improve app stability and functionality. Automatically collected info may include:
Device and OS info
App version
Feature usage (e.g., compass mode used)
Crash logs and event timings
9. Security:
We strive to protect your information using commercially reasonable safeguards. However, no system can guarantee 100% security, especially over the internet.
10. Children's Privacy:
Our app is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
11. Your Rights:
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:
Revoke permissions (via device settings)
Uninstall the app at any time to stop all data processing
Request information about what data is collected
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy:
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any material changes will be communicated via app updates or notices within the app.
13. Contact Us:
If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at
Email:sspatel8255@gmail.com