Privacy Policy Find My Phone GPS Tracker

1Introduction

Welcome to "Find My Phone GPS Tracker" (the "App"). This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the App.

2Information we collect

We may collect information about you in various ways, including:

• Microphone dataTo detect sounds that trigger the phone-finding functionality.
• Motion sensor dataTo detect movements that trigger the alarm sound.
• Device ID and logsFor advertising, analytics, and troubleshooting.
• Log dataIn the case of an error in the App, we collect data and information on your phone through third-party products. This may include your device's Internet Protocol (IP) address, device name, operating system version, the configuration of the App when using our service, the time and date of your use of the Service, and other statistics.
• Camera dataWhen using the Intruder Alert feature, the front camera may capture photos of anyone entering incorrect PIN/password/pattern attempts. These photos remain on your device unless you choose to share them.
• Location dataFor real-time device tracking, we may access your device's location to display it on a map. Location is used only for tracking your phone and is not stored on our servers.
• Google account informationFor authentication and syncing devices when using Google login for remote lock and tracking. We do not access or read your emails.
• Device sharing data (Firestore)To enable device sharing with another device, the App stores the following information in Firebase Firestore:

  Stored in Firebase Firestore

  1. FCM token for notifications and updates
  2. Device name shown on your other device
  3. Latitude & longitude
  4. Location name / address

3How we use your information

We use the information we collect in the following ways:

• To provide core functionality: enable the App's core functions such as detecting sounds and movements.
• To improve user experience: use aggregated data to enhance performance and user experience.
• Remote security features: lock your device remotely, display custom messages, and capture intruder photos.
• Advertising: use device ID and logs to serve personalized ads.
• Analytics: understand user interactions and improve functionality.
• Troubleshooting: identify and fix issues within the App.
• Third-party services: integrate with services like Google Play Services, AdMob, Google Analytics for Firebase, and Firebase Crashlytics, which may collect information used to identify you.

4Data storage and sharing

• Data such as device name, location, FCM token, and timestamp is stored in Firebase Firestore to provide remote tracking and device sharing features.
• Only authorized devices logged in with the same Google account can access this information.
• Other data, such as intruder photos, sensor logs, or microphone data, remains local on your device unless you explicitly share it.
• We do not sell or publicly share your data.

5Disclosure of your information

We do not share your information with third parties except in the following circumstances:

• Legal requirements: if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• Protection of rights: where necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding potential violations of our policies, suspected fraud, or threats to safety.

6Data security

We use various security measures to protect your personal information. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

• Device admin features: only perform remote lock or other security actions when you activate them.
• Camera & location: only accessed when using anti-theft features; no background surveillance occurs.
• Firestore data: access is restricted to authorized devices only.

7Third-party services

We use third-party services for analytics, advertising, and crash reporting. These third parties may have access to your personal information only to perform tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose. The services we use include:

8Permissions overview

To provide the new security and anti-theft features, the App requires the following permissions:

• CameraCapture intruder photos after wrong unlock attempts.
• LocationDisplay your phone's live location on a map.
• Device adminEnable remote lock, password enforcement, and anti-theft protections.
• Overlay / display over appsShow custom lock messages or warning alerts over other apps.

9Your consent

By using the App, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this privacy policy. If we make changes to our privacy policy, we will update the "Effective Date" and those changes will be effective immediately upon posting.

10Contact us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our practices, please contact us at:

11Changes to this privacy policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. If we make any material changes, we will notify you by updating the policy on our App. We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.