Privacy Policy

ESMaps - Forest Navigator ("we", "our" or "the app") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we receive, use, store, and protect your information when using our app and activation system.

1. Information Collection

We receive and use the following information:

• Android ID: unique device identifier that you provide to us during activation through the activation system
• Telegram ID / username: Telegram account data, if activation is performed through the Telegram bot
• Activation code: unique code used to activate the app
• Activation expiry: date and time until which the activated license remains valid
• Location data: if you grant permission, we receive your location data for mapping functions
• Usage data: app usage statistics through Yandex Metrica and Google Analytics

2. Use of Information

We use the received information for:

• Checking that the activation code matches a specific device
• Tracking activation status and expiry in the activation system
• Providing mapping functions based on your location
• Analyzing app usage through Yandex Metrica and Google Analytics to improve functionality
• Detecting and resolving technical issues

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We share information only with the following services:

• Yandex Metrica: for app usage analytics in anonymized form
• Google Analytics: for app usage analytics in anonymized form
• When required by law or to protect our rights

4. Data Storage

Activation-related data is stored in the activation system (including the Telegram bot database or another agreed channel) and may include Android ID, Telegram ID/username, activation code, expiry date, and activation status. Local app data is stored on your device. Data transmitted to Yandex Metrica and Google Analytics is stored on their servers in accordance with their privacy policies.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to activation data stored in the activation system, as well as local app data on your device
• Request correction or deletion of activation data in the activation system and local app data on your device
• Withdraw consent for data collection (this may affect app functionality)
• Refer to the policies of Yandex Metrica and Google Analytics for questions about data transmitted to those services
• Object to the processing of your data

Requests for access, correction, or deletion relate to local app data, activation data in the activation system, and data transmitted to third-party services, in accordance with their policies and technical capabilities.

Consent to the processing of personal data is expressed by pressing the Start button in the Telegram bot and then continuing the activation procedure.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. Children

Our app is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.

8. Policy Changes

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy in the app.

9. Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at: egshilov@gmail.com

Last updated: 2025-10-19