Privacy Policy

Overview

MyGpsTools publishes practical guides and tools for GPS, maps, navigation apps, EXIF photo coordinates, ZIP code maps, satellite imagery, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and related location topics. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use mygpstools.com.

We aim to handle visitor information responsibly and transparently. This policy applies to the website, articles, contact form, and browser-based tools available on MyGpsTools.

Information We Collect

Depending on how you use the site, we may collect or process the following information:

• Browser geolocation: when you use a location-based tool, your browser may ask whether you want to share your location.
• Uploaded files and EXIF data: when you use an EXIF or photo-coordinate tool, image metadata may be read to show camera, date, location, or other file details.
• Contact form submissions: when you contact us, we collect the name, email address, and message you provide.
• Cookies and analytics data: we use cookies and measurement tools to understand site usage and improve the website.
• Advertising data: ads may use cookies or similar technologies to measure performance and serve relevant advertising.

Location and EXIF Tools

Location tools are controlled by your browser. If a tool asks for your current location, your browser will show a permission prompt. You can allow or block that request, and you can change location permissions later in your browser or device settings.

EXIF and photo-coordinate tools may read metadata from files you select, including GPS coordinates if they exist in the image. Where applicable, processing is designed to happen in the browser, but you should review each tool page for details and avoid using sensitive images if you are concerned about privacy.

Cookies, Analytics, and Advertising

We use cookies to remember consent choices, understand how visitors use the website, improve content, and support advertising. Cookies are small files stored by your browser.

We may use Google Analytics or similar measurement tools to understand aggregate usage patterns, such as page views, traffic sources, device type, and general engagement. Google Analytics is subject to Google's privacy policy.

We may display advertising, including ads served by Google AdSense or similar advertising partners. Advertising partners may use cookies or similar technologies to serve, measure, and personalize ads depending on your settings and applicable law.

A cookie consent banner is shown on the site. You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Disabling cookies may affect some website features.

Contact Forms

When you submit a contact form, we use the information you provide only to read, route, and respond to your message. We do not sell contact form submissions. We may retain correspondence if needed for support, site operations, record keeping, or legal compliance.

Third-Party Links and Services

MyGpsTools links to third-party websites and services such as Google Maps, Waze, Apple Maps, app stores, documentation, and other resources. Those services are controlled by their own privacy policies and terms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.

How We Use Information

We use information for practical website and service purposes, including:

• providing GPS, map, navigation, ZIP code, and EXIF-related tools and content;
• improving articles, tools, navigation, and site performance;
• understanding aggregate usage patterns and technical issues;
• responding to messages sent through the contact form;
• supporting advertising and measuring ad performance;
• protecting the website and complying with applicable legal obligations.

Data Retention

We keep personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy. Contact messages may be retained while we handle the request and for ordinary business records. Analytics and advertising data retention depends on the settings of the relevant service providers. You can delete cookies from your browser at any time.

Your Choices and Rights

You can control many privacy choices directly through your browser or device settings. You may deny geolocation requests, remove site permissions, block or delete cookies, and use browser tools or extensions to limit analytics and advertising tracking.

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to request access, correction, deletion, restriction, or objection to certain processing of personal information. To make a privacy request, contact us by email or through the contact page.

Children

MyGpsTools is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to remove it.

Security

We use reasonable measures to protect information submitted through the website. However, no internet transmission or storage system is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, tools, service providers, or legal requirements. When we update it, we will revise the Last updated date on this page.

Contact Us

If you have questions or privacy requests, you can contact us using the details below:

• Contact form: https://mygpstools.com/contact
• Website: https://mygpstools.com