Privacy Policy

Introduction

FieldCam ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our FieldCam mobile application (the "App").

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Photos and Images: Photos you capture using the app are stored locally on your device
• Project Data: Folder names, project organization, and any notes you create
• Settings: Your app preferences and configuration choices

Automatically Collected Information

• Location Data: GPS coordinates when you enable location services (used for geotagging photos only)

No Other Data Collection: FieldCam does not collect device information, usage analytics, crash reports, or any other data beyond the location coordinates you explicitly choose to capture for photo geotagging.

How We Use Your Information

The only data we process is information you explicitly provide:

• Photos: Stored locally on your device for organization and viewing
• Location Data: Added to photos only when you enable location services and take photos
• Project Organization: Folder names and settings stored locally on your device

We do not use your data for: Analytics, advertising, performance monitoring, crash reporting, or any purpose beyond the core app functionality you directly interact with.

Data Storage and Security

• Local Storage: All your photos and project data are stored locally on your device
• No Cloud Storage: We do not automatically upload your data to our servers
• Encryption: Data is protected using iOS built-in encryption
• Access Control: Only you have access to your data through the app

Location Services

FieldCam requests access to your device's location services to:

• Add GPS coordinates to your photos for field documentation
• Enable mapping and export features
• Provide location-based project organization

You can disable location services at any time through your device settings. This will not affect the core functionality of the app, but GPS-related features will be unavailable.

Photo Library Access

FieldCam may request access to your photo library to:

• Import existing photos into your projects
• Save processed photos to your device's photo library

This access is optional and only used when you explicitly choose to import or save photos.

Data Sharing

We do not share any data with third parties. Your photos, location data, and project information remain exclusively on your device.

• Export/Share: Data only leaves your device when you explicitly choose to export or share photos using iOS sharing features
• No Analytics: We do not send usage data, crash reports, or analytics to any third parties including Apple
• No Cloud Storage: Your data is never uploaded to our servers or any cloud service

Data Export and Portability

You maintain full control over your data:

• Export your data in standard formats (KML, KMZ, photos)
• Transfer data to other applications or services
• Delete data at any time through the app or device settings

Children's Privacy

FieldCam is designed for educational and professional use. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this website
• Providing notice within the app
• Sending notification if required by applicable law

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request information about data we process
• Correction: Update or correct your information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data
• Portability: Export your data in a standard format
• Objection: Object to certain data processing activities

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@syncster.dev
• Website: syncster.dev
• Developer: Alexius Academia

Technical Implementation

For transparency, here's how we implement privacy protection:

• Local-First: All data processing happens on your device
• Minimal Permissions: We only request necessary permissions
• User Control: You control all data sharing and export
• No Analytics: We don't track your usage or behavior
• No Ads: No advertising or tracking networks