TripRECFree Privacy Policy

This policy explains how the free TripRECFree app handles information related to dashcam recordings, routes, system exports, user support, and advertising.

Video, audio, and routes

TripRECFree uses the camera to record video and uses the microphone when the user enables audio recording. The app uses device location to record routes, speed, and distance, and may use Apple Maps and geocoding services to display maps and place information.

Video, audio, routes, and related records are stored in the app container on the user's device. TripRECFree does not operate its own server for uploading or synchronizing this content. When the user deletes a record or uninstalls the app, the corresponding app data on the device is removed according to iOS behavior. Copies that the user saves to Photos or shares with another app are outside TripRECFree's control.

Apple Maps, geocoding, Photos, iCloud, or other apps selected by the user may process data under their own privacy policies.

Saving, sharing, and device file sharing

When the user selects “Save Video to Photos,” TripRECFree requests add-only Photos access and writes the selected recording to the device's photo library. TripRECFree does not read other photos or videos in the library.

When the user selects “Open in Another App,” TripRECFree uses the iOS system share sheet. A copy of the video is provided to another app only after the user selects a destination. The destination app handles the copy under its own policy.

When the user connects a trusted computer and uses iOS device file sharing, the user can view and manage TripRECFree's Documents directory, including copying, adding, or deleting video files. Copies moved to a computer or another location are outside TripRECFree's control.

None of these features uploads video to a server operated by TripRECFree.

User support email

When the user opens the in-app contact option and sends an email, the message may include the user's email address, text or attachments supplied by the user, and the app version, device model, and iOS version prefilled by the app.

This information is used only to respond to and resolve user support requests. It is not used for advertising, marketing, analytics, tracking, or data brokerage. We do not intentionally provide it to other recipients except service providers required to send, transmit, and host email. Access to the support mailbox is limited to TripREC user support personnel.

Support email is retained for 180 days after the issue is closed and is then deleted, unless continued retention is required by law. Users may request access to or deletion of their support email through the same support address.

The email provider selected by the user also processes messages under its own terms and privacy policy.

Advertising and consent

TripRECFree integrates Google Mobile Ads (GMA) and the Google User Messaging Platform (UMP) to display banner ads, update consent status in applicable regions, and provide privacy choices. Based on the current SDK privacy manifest and Google's published disclosures, relevant data types may include:

• Coarse location;
• Device identifiers;
• Advertising data and product interaction;
• Crash, performance, and other diagnostic data.

This data may be used for third-party advertising, developer advertising or marketing, analytics, and consent functionality. Device identifiers may be used for tracking as defined by Apple. Actual processing varies based on region, user choices, system permissions, Google configuration, and ad availability.

TripRECFree requests updated consent information from UMP at each launch and loads ads only when UMP indicates that ads may be requested. When UMP indicates that a privacy options entry point is required, the Settings screen displays “Privacy Options,” where the user can review or change choices. The entry point is hidden when UMP indicates that it is not required. UMP consent and Apple App Tracking Transparency are separate mechanisms. The current version does not proactively display an ATT request and has disabled the Google Mobile Ads Publisher first-party ID.

Google processes data under its policies:

• How Google uses information from sites or apps that use its services
• Google Privacy Policy

After the user purchases or restores the TripRECFree Pro entitlement, the app no longer requests or displays ads. Apple StoreKit and the App Store process the purchase; TripRECFree does not receive complete payment card information.

Privacy choices

• Manage Camera, Microphone, Location, and Photos permissions in iOS Settings.
• Delete video and route records in the app.
• Use device file sharing on a trusted computer to copy, add, or delete files in the app's Documents directory.
• When required by UMP, use “Privacy Options” in Settings to change advertising privacy choices.
• Use the in-app contact option or the email address below to request access to or deletion of support email.

Some features will not work when the corresponding permission is disabled. Withdrawing permission does not automatically delete copies already saved to Photos, shared with another app, copied to a computer, or sent through an email provider.

Changes to this policy

If data handling, third-party SDKs, product features, or legal requirements change, we will update this policy and its effective date. Material changes will be disclosed before the corresponding app version is released.