Privacy Policy for Radius Around Me
Last Updated: Feb 10, 2026
Introduction
Colored Pixels Studio built the Radius Around Me app as an Ad Supported app, with an optional ad-free Premium subscription. This SERVICE is provided by Colored Pixels Studio and is intended for use as is.
Throughout this document, “Colored Pixels Studio,” “we,” “our,” or “us” refers to the individual owner/developer operating under the brand name “Colored Pixels Studio” and any affiliated parties who contribute to the development, maintenance, or operation of the Radius Around Me app.
This page is used to inform visitors regarding our policies with the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information if anyone decided to use our Service.
If you choose to use our Service, then you agree to the collection and use of information in relation to this policy. The Personal Information that we collect is used for providing and improving the Service. We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.
The terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions, which is accessible at Radius Around Me unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy.
Information Collection and Use
For a better experience of this app and while using our Service, we may require you to provide us with certain information such as your current Location. The information that we request will not be retained by us. We do not have any online server to store your personal data to use it in any way.
Location Data
To provide the core functionality of our app, we require access to your device’s location data. This location information is used exclusively to:
- Display your current position on Google Maps
- Enable radius circles and markers to be placed at specific locations
- Improve the relevance of address and place search results near you
- For Premium subscribers: Enable the optional live location following feature where circles automatically reposition based on your current location
Important Information About Location Data:
- Location data is only accessed while you are actively using the app (“While Using App” permission)
- We do NOT track your location in the background or when the app is closed
- We do not maintain any location history
- We do not monitor or track your movements
- We do not store your location data on remote servers
- All location data is accessed in real-time from your device and processed locally
- Location data is never shared with third parties except as required to display map functionality
- Each time you open the app, it requests fresh location data from your device
- If you disable location permissions, the app’s core mapping features will be limited
Live Location Following Feature (Premium Only):
- This feature allows your radius circles to automatically reposition based on your current location as you move
- It is available exclusively to Premium subscribers
- You must explicitly enable this feature in the app – it is not automatically activated
- This feature only works while the app is open and actively being used
- NO background location tracking occurs – the feature stops working when you close the app or switch to another app
- The circles are simply redrawn at your current position while you actively use the app
- This feature uses the same “While Using App” location permission as the rest of the app
- This feature is designed for professionals who need dynamic coverage area visualization while on the move (delivery drivers, field service workers, etc.)
- All location processing occurs on your device in real-time – we do not collect or store your location history
- You can turn off this feature at any time through the app settings
You can control location access through your device’s Privacy settings. The precision level of location data collected is determined by your device settings and can be adjusted according to your preferences.
Address and Place Search
The app includes an address and place search feature. When you use it, the text you type is sent to our third-party geocoding provider, Geoapify, to return matching locations. To improve result relevance, an approximate map location (such as your current position or the current map center) may be included with the request. This search information:
- Is used only to return matching places for your query
- Is not stored by us or associated with your identity
- Is processed by Geoapify in accordance with their privacy policy
If you do not use the search feature, no search data is sent.
User-Created Content
The app allows you to create and save map elements (circles and markers) and to attach notes to them. This information:
- Is stored locally on your device
- Is not uploaded to our servers
- Can be deleted by you at any time by removing the elements or uninstalling the app
- May include notes, text, labels, or descriptive information you choose to add to circles and markers
- Includes visual settings such as circle colors, filled-circle transparency preferences, map style, and app theme
Map Export and Sharing (PDF)
The app can export your radius map, along with its measurements and coordinates, as a PDF document. This export:
- Is generated entirely on your device
- Is not uploaded to, or stored on, our servers
- Is shared or printed only through your device’s standard share and print options, where you choose the destination
Subscription and Payment Processing
Our app offers a premium subscription to remove advertisements and unlock premium features like live location following, notes, filled circles, and PDF export. For subscription management, we use RevenueCat, a third-party service that handles subscription analytics and customer identification. When you purchase a subscription:
- RevenueCat creates a unique customer identifier to manage your subscription status
- Your purchase is processed through the Apple App Store
- RevenueCat tracks your subscription status and entitlements to ensure proper access to premium features
- Subscription data is synchronized across your devices using the same Apple ID account
- We do not handle or store payment information directly – all payment processing is managed by the Apple App Store
However, the app does use third party services that may collect information used to identify you.
Link to privacy policy of third party service providers used by the app
Advertising and App Tracking Transparency
Our app displays full-screen interstitial advertisements only – we do NOT display banner ads. These interstitial ads are provided by Google AdMob and by the Facebook Audience Network (served via Google AdMob mediation). In compliance with Apple’s App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework and iOS privacy requirements:
App Tracking Transparency (iOS 14.5+)
When you first launch the app, you will see Apple’s App Tracking Transparency permission dialog. This is a system-level prompt that asks for your permission to track your activity across other companies’ apps and websites:
- Permission Request: “Allow [App Name] to track your activity across other companies’ apps and websites?”
- Your Choices: You can select “Ask App Not to Track” or “Allow”
- Consent-Based Tracking: We only access your IDFA (Identifier for Advertisers) if you grant permission
- No Impact on Core Features: Your tracking choice does not affect the app’s mapping functionality
- Change Anytime: You can modify your preference in iOS Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking
Consent for Users in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you will be shown a consent message before personalized ads are served. This consent flow is provided using Google’s User Messaging Platform (UMP):
- You will be asked whether you consent to the use of your data for advertising purposes by our advertising partners
- You can grant or decline consent, or make more granular choices where offered
- Where consent is declined or is not required, ads are served on a non-personalized basis
- You can review or change your choices at any time using the “Ad Privacy Options” available in the app’s Support & Legal screen
- This consent flow works alongside Apple’s App Tracking Transparency prompt, and both choices are respected
Advertising Based on Your Choice
If you ALLOW tracking (and, where applicable, provide consent):
- You may see personalized advertisements based on your interests and activity
- Our advertising partners may use your Apple Identifier for Advertisers (IDFA)
- Ads may be tailored to your preferences across different apps and websites
- Cross-app advertising measurement and analytics may occur
If you choose “Ask App Not to Track” (or decline consent):
- You will still see advertisements, but they will not be personalized based on your cross-app activity
- Ads may still be relevant based on the current app context
- Your IDFA will not be accessible to our advertising partners
- Limited advertising measurement may still occur for frequency capping and basic analytics
Device Identifiers and Tracking
Our advertising partners may collect and use the following device identifiers (subject to your ATT consent and, where applicable, your GDPR consent):
- Apple Identifier for Advertisers (IDFA) on iOS devices (only with your explicit consent)
- Device model, operating system version, and other technical specifications
- IP address and general location information
- App usage patterns and interaction data
- Ad performance analytics including views, clicks, and conversions
This information may be used for:
- Cross-app advertising and measurement (only with IDFA consent)
- Frequency capping to limit how often you see the same ad
- Ad delivery optimization and performance analysis
- Attribution tracking to measure advertising effectiveness
Facebook Audience Network:
- Our app may display interstitial ads from Facebook’s Audience Network through Google AdMob mediation
- Facebook may collect and use device identifiers, usage data, and other information to serve personalized ads (only with your ATT and, where applicable, GDPR consent)
- Facebook may combine this information with data from your Facebook account if you have one and have granted tracking permission
- If you decline tracking or consent, Facebook will serve non-personalized ads that don’t rely on cross-app data
- To learn more about how Facebook processes your data, please review their Privacy Policy
While we do not directly access or collect this data, our advertising partners may do so in accordance with your App Tracking Transparency preferences, your GDPR consent where applicable, and iOS privacy settings.
Log Data
We want to inform you that whenever you use our Service, in a case of an error in the app we collect data and information (through third party products) on your phone called Log Data. This Log Data may include information such as your device Internet Protocol (“IP”) address, device name, operating system version, the configuration of the app when utilizing our Service, the time and date of your use of the Service, and other statistics.
This information is used solely for the purpose of maintaining and improving app functionality.
Cookies
Cookies are files with a small amount of data that are commonly used as anonymous unique identifiers. These are sent to your browser from the websites that you visit and are stored on your device’s internal memory.
This Service does not use these “cookies” explicitly. However, the app may use third party code and libraries that use “cookies” to collect information and improve their services. You have the option to either accept or refuse these cookies and know when a cookie is being sent to your device. If you choose to refuse our cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of this Service.
Service Providers
We may employ third-party companies and individuals due to the following reasons:
- To facilitate our Service through map integration;
- To provide address and place search functionality;
- To provide the Service on our behalf;
- To perform Service-related services; or
- To assist us in analyzing how our Service is used.
- To provide advertising services
- To assist in error detection and prevention
- To manage subscription services and customer entitlements
- To process payments through the Apple App Store
We want to inform users of this Service that these third parties have access to your Personal Information. The reason is to perform the tasks assigned to them on our behalf. However, they are obligated not to disclose or use the information for any other purpose.
Data Security
We value your trust in providing us your Personal Information, thus we are striving to use commercially acceptable means of protecting it. But remember that no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure and reliable, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Links to Other Sites
This Service may contain links to other sites and apps (including our other apps on the App Store). If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that site or the App Store. Note that these external sites are not operated by us. Therefore, we strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of these websites. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
Children’s Privacy
These Services do not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13 years of age. In the case we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we immediately delete this from our servers. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we will be able to do necessary actions.
App Purpose and Calculation Accuracy
Important Limitations:
- NOT A NAVIGATION APP: Radius Around Me is NOT a navigation application. It does not provide directions, routing, or location tracking for navigation purposes. Elements placed on the map are static by default unless you explicitly enable the live location following feature (Premium only). The live location following feature simply repositions circles based on your current location while you actively use the app – it is designed for radius visualization, not for turn-by-turn navigation.
- CALCULATION ACCURACY DISCLAIMER: Due to the Earth’s curvature and factors including but not limited to terrain, building structures, weather, device limitations, map projection limitations, and various geographical factors, all distances, areas, coordinates, and other measurements provided by the App are APPROXIMATE and should be treated as ESTIMATES ONLY. These calculations may deviate from actual real-world measurements and should never be relied upon for critical decisions. We will not be responsible for any incorrect information or consequences resulting from reliance on these approximate calculations.
- NO LIABILITY FOR DECISIONS: Colored Pixels Studio expressly disclaims any responsibility for decisions made by users based on information, measurements, or visualizations provided by the App. You should never rely exclusively on this App for making decisions that require precise measurements or that could impact safety, legal matters, property boundaries, navigation, or other critical concerns.
- NO PROFESSIONAL REPLACEMENT: This App is not a substitute for professional surveying, mapping, or measurement tools. It should not be used for professional purposes requiring high precision.
Your Data Rights and Controls
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, which may include:
- Right to Access: You may have the right to request copies of your personal information we hold.
- Right to Rectification: You may have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
- Right to Erasure: You may have the right to request that we erase your personal information under certain conditions.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You may have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information under certain conditions.
- Right to Data Portability: You may have the right to request that we transfer the data we have collected to another organization or directly to you under certain conditions.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing (such as personalized advertising) is based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time using the “Ad Privacy Options” in the app or your device settings.
Managing Your Preferences
You can control various aspects of data collection and usage:
App Tracking Transparency Controls:
- iOS Users: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking to manage tracking permissions for all apps
- Per-App Control: You can enable or disable tracking for Radius Around Me specifically
- System-Wide Control: Use “Allow Apps to Request to Track” to prevent all tracking permission requests
Advertising Consent Controls (EEA / UK / Switzerland):
- Open the “Ad Privacy Options” in the app’s Support & Legal screen to review or change your advertising consent choices at any time
- This re-opens the consent message provided through Google’s User Messaging Platform (UMP)
Additional Advertising Controls:
- iOS Users: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Apple Advertising > Personalized Ads (turn off)
- Limit Ad Tracking: While this feature is deprecated in iOS 14.5+, you can still access it in older iOS versions
Subscription Management:
- iOS Users: Manage subscriptions through Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions
- Use the “Manage Subscription” option in our app’s premium screen
- Subscription management is handled by the Apple App Store
Location Controls:
- Turn off location access for the app in Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services
- Choose “While Using App” for all app features (default and recommended setting)
- Disable live location following in the app settings to prevent circles from repositioning as you move
- Note: Disabling location access will limit the core functionality of the app
Live Location Following Controls (Premium Users):
- Enable or disable live location following directly in the app’s Circle Location screen
- This feature is off by default and requires explicit activation
- This feature only works while the app is actively open and being used
- No additional location permissions are required – it uses the standard “While Using App” permission
- You can disable this feature at any time without affecting other app functionality
- Disabling this feature will revert your circles to static positioning
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hellocoloredpixelsstudio@gmail.com.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, you are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.
This policy is effective as of Feb 10, 2026
