App: Timestamp Camera | Effective Date: November 07, 2026
Summary: Timestamp Camera processes all photos, videos, GPS coordinates, and watermark stamps locally on your device. We do not sell your personal data or upload your photos, videos, or raw location data to external servers.
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Timestamp Camera ("the App", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and safeguards your information when you use our mobile application. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with Google Play Developer Policies, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
2. Information We Collect and How We Use It
The App requires certain device permissions to deliver its core functionality of capturing media with real-time timestamps, GPS coordinates, and custom watermarks:
Camera Permission (Required): Used exclusively to preview live camera feeds, capture photos, and record videos. Images and videos are processed in real-time in your device's memory to burn in the watermark and are never transmitted to us or any remote server.
Location Data - GPS & Network (Optional):
Precise and Coarse Location: If granted, the App collects your geographic coordinates (latitude, longitude, altitude, and accuracy) in the foreground while the camera is active.
Purpose: This data is solely used to stamp your coordinates onto your captured photos/videos and to convert coordinates into street/city addresses (reverse geocoding).
No Background Tracking: Location is only accessed while the App is open and active in the foreground. Location tracking is never run in the background.
Offline Mode: You can use "No Location Mode" in Settings to capture timestamped photos without any location access.
Microphone / Audio (Optional): Used solely to record audio when capturing video. Audio recording can be disabled at any time in the app settings.
Device Storage / Media: Used to save your final watermarked photos and videos to your device's gallery (Android MediaStore) and display them in the app's gallery viewer.
3. Reverse Geocoding (Address Resolution)
To display street names, cities, and administrative areas on your watermark, the App uses the Android operating system's built-in Geocoder service powered by Google Play Services. Coordinate lookups are performed directly through your device's system frameworks. We do not store or track your address history on external servers.
4. Third-Party Advertising and Analytics
To support the free version of this application, we use Google AdMob to display advertisements. Google AdMob may collect and process information about your device in accordance with its own privacy policy:
Data Collected by Ad Networks: Mobile advertising identifiers (such as Google Advertising ID / AAID), IP address, general device model, operating system version, and ad interaction events.
User Messaging Platform (UMP) & GDPR: For users located in the European Economic Area (EEA), UK, and Switzerland, the App integrates Google's User Messaging Platform (UMP) to obtain explicit consent for personalized vs. non-personalized advertising and cookie usage. You can manage or revoke your consent at any time via Settings → Privacy & Consent inside the app.
Rewarded Pro Pass: Users may voluntarily watch a rewarded advertisement to unlock a 24-hour ad-free session ("Pro Pass"). Participation in rewarded ads is entirely voluntary.
Because all photos, videos, and watermarks are stored exclusively on your device's local storage, you retain full ownership and control over your media. You can delete any photo or video at any time through the in-app gallery or your device's native file manager.
6. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Timestamp Camera is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate measures.
7. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
Depending on your location, you may have rights under the GDPR (EU/UK) or CCPA (California, USA), including:
The right to opt out of personalized advertising.
The right to access, reset, or delete your advertising identifier through your Android device settings (Settings → Google → Ads).
The right to revoke camera, microphone, or location permissions at any time via your device settings.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date". We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions, feedback, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at: