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<h1>📷 PhotoLog — Privacy Policy</h1>
<p><strong>Effective Date:</strong> May 1, 2026<br>
<strong>Developer:</strong> BESTAPP Digital<br>
<strong>Contact:</strong> albeix@gmail.com</p>
<p>This Privacy Policy describes how PhotoLog ("the App") collects, uses, and handles your information. We are committed to protecting your privacy.</p>
<h2>1. Information We Collect</h2>
<p>PhotoLog collects the following information solely to provide its core functionality:</p>
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  <li><strong>Photos:</strong> Images captured using your device camera, stored locally on your device.</li>
  <li><strong>GPS Location Data:</strong> Geographic coordinates recorded at the time of photo capture, stored locally on your device alongside the photo. GPS location recording can be switched off at any time using the GPS toggle switch on the photo capture screen, giving you full control over whether location data is recorded for any photo or series of photos.</li>
  <li><strong>User-entered Notes:</strong> Text and dictated notes you attach to photos, stored locally on your device.</li>
  <li><strong>Account Information:</strong> Your email address, used solely for Firebase Authentication to manage your app account and subscription status.</li>
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<h2>2. How We Use Your Information</h2>
<p>All photos, GPS data, and notes are stored <strong>only on your device</strong> using Android local storage. This data is never transmitted to our servers.</p>
<p>Your email address is used exclusively to:</p>
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  <li>Authenticate your account via Google Firebase</li>
  <li>Manage your Free or Premium subscription status</li>
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<h2>3. Data Sharing</h2>
<p>We do <strong>not</strong> sell, trade, rent, or share your personal data with third parties.</p>
<p>Photos and their associated data may be shared by <strong>you</strong> using the app's built-in share feature, which uses your device's standard Android sharing system. You are in full control of what you share and with whom.</p>
<h2>4. Third-Party Services</h2>
<p>PhotoLog uses the following third-party services:</p>
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  <li><strong>Google Firebase Authentication</strong> — for account sign-in and subscription management. Subject to <a href="https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy">Google Firebase Privacy Policy</a>.</li>
  <li><strong>Google Maps</strong> — GPS coordinates may be used to open a location link in Google Maps when you tap "View on Google Maps." Subject to <a href="https://policies.google.com/privacy">Google Privacy Policy</a>.</li>
  <li><strong>PayPal</strong> — used to process Premium subscription payments. Subject to <a href="https://www.paypal.com/us/legalhub/privacy-full">PayPal Privacy Policy</a>.</li>
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<h2>5. Permissions</h2>
<p>PhotoLog requests the following device permissions:</p>
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  <li><strong>Camera:</strong> To capture photos.</li>
  <li><strong>Location (GPS):</strong> To record the geographic location at the time of photo capture.</li>
  <li><strong>Microphone:</strong> To enable voice dictation of notes.</li>
  <li><strong>Storage:</strong> To save and retrieve photos on your device.</li>
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<p>No permission data is transmitted off your device except as described in Section 4.</p>
<h2>6. Data Retention and Deletion</h2>
<p>All photos, notes, and GPS data are stored locally on your device. You can delete any or all data at any time using the app's built-in delete function, or by uninstalling the app.</p>
<p>Your Firebase account and associated email address can be deleted by contacting us at albeix@gmail.com.</p>
<h2>7. Children's Privacy</h2>
<p>PhotoLog is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.</p>
<h2>8. Changes to This Policy</h2>
<p>We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted at this URL with an updated effective date. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.</p>
<h2>9. Contact Us</h2>
<p>If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:<br>
<strong>Email:</strong> albeix@gmail.com<br>
<strong>Developer:</strong> BESTAPP Digital</p>
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