Privacy Policy – Maps Address Book

Effective Date: 06/03/2025

Clever Thinking Software Inc. (“the Company”) is committed to protecting the privacy of users of the Maps Address Book app (“the App”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the personal information of users who access or use the Maps Address Book app.

Privacy-First Approach

Maps Address Book Pro is designed with privacy in mind. We do not collect, store, or have access to your personal address data. All addresses, categories, notes, and personal information you enter are stored locally on your device and optionally in your personal iCloud account, which we cannot access.

Information We DO NOT Collect

Maps Address Book Pro does not collect, store, or have access to:

• Your saved addresses
• Custom categories you create
• Notes you add to addresses
• Contact information you store
• Any personal location data you save in the app

All this information is stored locally on your device and optionally in your personal iCloud account, which we cannot access.

Information We collect

• Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access the App, such as the device type, operating system, and unique device identifier.
• Location Information: If you grant permission, we may collect your location information to provide location-based services within the App, such as storing and accessing addresses and points of interest in navigation apps like Waze, Google Maps, and Apple Maps.
• Crash Reports: Anonymous crash reports may be collected to help us identify and fix technical issues.
• Subscription Status: We receive information about your subscription status through Apple’s StoreKit framework to enable premium features.

How we use you information

• To Provide and Improve the App: We use the information we collect to operate, maintain, and improve the functionality and performance of the Maps Address Book app.
• To Process Subscriptions: We use Apple’s StoreKit framework to verify subscription purchases and enable premium features.
• To Improve App Stability: Anonymous crash detection data helps us identify and fix issues to improve app performance.

Note: Your address data, categories, notes, and personal information are processed entirely on your device. We do not have access to this information. If you enable iCloud sync, this data is stored in your personal iCloud account, not on our servers.

Data Storage and Sync

All personal information you enter into Maps Address Book (addresses, categories, notes, etc.) is stored:

• Locally on your device, and
• In your personal iCloud account if you choose to enable iCloud sync

We do not have access to your personal address data. Your data remains private and under your control. The security of your information depends on your device’s security settings and, if applicable, your iCloud account security.

Advertising (Free Version Features)

For users who have not purchased the premium subscription, Maps Address Book Pro displays advertisements using Google Mobile Ads (AdMob). Google AdMob may collect and use information about your device and app usage, such as:

• Device advertising identifier
• General location information (if permitted)
• App usage patterns
• Device characteristics

Important: Google AdMob does not have access to your saved addresses, categories, notes, or any personal location data you store in the app. This information remains private on your device.

You can learn more about Google’s data practices and opt-out options in their Privacy Policy.

Premium subscribers do not see advertisements and are not subject to advertising data collection.

Third-Party Services

Maps Address Book integrates with the following Apple services:

• MapKit: For map display and location services (subject to Apple’s Privacy Policy)
• StoreKit: For subscription management and in-app purchases (subject to Apple’s Privacy Policy)
• iCloud: For optional data synchronization across your devices (subject to Apple’s Privacy Policy)
• App Tracking Transparency: We respect your choice regarding app tracking and follow Apple’s guidelines

We may also integrate with navigation apps (Apple Maps, Google Maps, Waze) when you choose to get directions to your saved addresses.

Sharing your information

We do not have access to your personal address data, so we cannot share it. Your addresses, categories, notes, and personal information remain private to you.

For the limited information we do have access to, we do not sell, rent, or share it with third parties for their own marketing purposes. However, we may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• Google AdMob (Non-Premium Users): For users who haven’t purchased premium, Google AdMob (a third-party advertising service) may collect device information, advertising identifiers, and general usage data to serve advertisements. AdMob does not have access to your saved addresses or personal location data.
• Apple Services: Subscription information is shared with Apple for App Store purchases, and anonymous crash reports may be shared with Apple for technical support.
• Navigation Apps: When you choose to get directions, your device (not our servers) shares the relevant address information directly with your selected navigation app (Apple Maps, Google Maps, or Waze).
• Legal Compliance: We may share any information we have access to if required to comply with legal obligations, such as laws, regulations, search warrants, subpoenas, or court orders.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, since most data is stored locally on your device or in your personal iCloud account, the security primarily depends on:

• Your device’s security settings (passcode, Face ID, Touch ID)
• Your iCloud account security
• Keeping your iOS software updated

Your Rights and Choices

• Location Services: You can enable or disable location services for the App at any time through your device’s Privacy & Security settings.
• iCloud Sync: You can enable or disable iCloud synchronization within your device settings.
• App Tracking: You can control app tracking through iOS’s App Tracking Transparency settings.
• Advertising: Non-premium users can limit ad tracking through iOS privacy settings or upgrade to premium to remove ads entirely.
• Data Management: Since your address data is stored locally on your device and in your personal iCloud account (which we cannot access), you have complete control over this data. You can delete it by removing the app from your device and disabling iCloud sync for the app..

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. If we make material changes, we will notify you by:

• Updating the effective date at the top of this policy
• Providing notice through the App or other appropriate means
• As required by applicable law

Contact Us

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

Email: contact@cleverthinkingsoftware.com

Website: https://www.cleverthinkingsoftware.com/contact

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This Privacy Policy was last updated on 06/03/2025. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.