📍 DE Location Changer

1. Introduction

Welcome to DE Location Changer ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application DE Location Changer (the "App"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully.

By using our App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, do not use our App.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Location Data

Our App is designed to change your device's location. We collect the following location-related information:

• Mock Location Data: Coordinates (latitude and longitude) that you manually enter or select through Google Maps integration.
• Real Location Data: Your actual device location when you use the "Real Location Detector" feature.
• Last Used Location: We store your last used mock location coordinates locally on your device for convenience.

2.2 Device Information

We may collect certain device information automatically, including:

• Device model and operating system version
• App version and usage statistics
• Permission status (for location and background location access)

2.3 App Preferences

We store your app preferences locally on your device:

• Keep running in background setting
• Last used mock location coordinates

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Provide Core Functionality: To enable mock location features and location detection services.
• Improve User Experience: To remember your preferences and last used locations for convenience.
• Background Services: To maintain mock location functionality even when the app is closed or minimized.
• App Stability: To ensure the app functions correctly and troubleshoot issues.

4. Data Storage and Security

Local Storage Only: All data collected by our App is stored exclusively on your device using Android's SharedPreferences. No data is transmitted to external servers.

Data Security: We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

Data Retention: Your data remains on your device until you uninstall the App or manually clear app data.

5. Permissions Required

Our App requires the following permissions to function:

5.1 Location Permissions

• ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION: Required to detect and set device location.
• ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION: Required for approximate location detection.
• ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION: Required to maintain mock location when the app is in the background.

5.2 Mock Location Permission

• ACCESS_MOCK_LOCATION: Required to enable mock location functionality. This permission must be enabled in Developer Options.

5.3 Other Permissions

• FOREGROUND_SERVICE: Required to run mock location service in the foreground.
• FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION: Required for location-based foreground service.
• POST_NOTIFICATIONS: Required to show persistent notification when mock location is active.
• INTERNET: Required for Google Maps integration to select locations.

6. Third-Party Services

Our App integrates with the following third-party services:

6.1 Google Maps

We use Google Maps to allow you to select locations visually. When you use this feature, Google's Privacy Policy applies to data processed by Google Maps. We do not collect or store data from Google Maps.

6.2 Android System Services

Our App uses Android's LocationManager and related system services to provide location functionality. This is subject to Android's privacy policies.

7. User Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your information:

• Access: You can view your stored location data within the App.
• Modify: You can change or delete your mock location data at any time.
• Delete: You can uninstall the App to remove all stored data.
• Revoke Permissions: You can revoke location permissions at any time through device settings.
• Stop Service: You can stop the mock location service at any time using the "Stop" button in the App.

8. Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

10. Disclaimer

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: