Last updated: February 8, 2026
Location Simulator – Mock GPS Disclosure Notice on Processing of Personal Data (Under the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698)
Data Controller: Abdulkadir ER Contact: akillisletme@gmail.com
1. Introduction This disclosure notice has been prepared in accordance with Article 10 of the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 ("KVKK") to inform you about how your personal data is processed during your use of Location Simulator – Mock GPS ("the App").
2. Personal Data Processed
A. Data Processed Locally on Your Device: • Mock location coordinates you set within the App • Favorite locations you save and associated notes • App preferences and consent status • Scheduled location settings
IMPORTANT: All of the above data is stored solely on your device using local storage (SharedPreferences). This data is never transmitted to any server or third party.
B. Data Processed Through Third-Party SDKs: • Google Maps SDK: May process data in accordance with Google's own privacy policy during map display. We do not access or receive this data. • Firebase Remote Config: Only receives a configuration request to check the minimum app version. No personal data is transmitted.
3. Personal Data We Do Not Process We explicitly do not collect, process, store, or transmit: • Your real GPS location (location permission is used only for initial map positioning) • Device identifiers (IMEI, Android ID, Advertising ID) • Device model or operating system version • IP addresses • Usage statistics, behavioral data, or analytics • Crash reports or diagnostic data • Personal identification information (name, email, phone, etc.) • Financial or payment information • Biometric data • Communication data
4. Purposes of Data Processing Limited local data processing serves the following purposes: • Providing the App's core mock location functionality • Storing your favorite locations for convenient reuse • Remembering your app preferences and consent status • Checking for required app updates via Firebase Remote Config
5. Legal Basis for Data Processing • KVKK Article 5/2-c: Processing is necessary for the performance of the App's functionality accepted by the user • KVKK Article 5/2-f: Legitimate interests of the data controller (app version check for security and compliance) • KVKK Article 5/1: Your explicit consent obtained through the in-app consent mechanism for general use of the App
6. Data Transfer • Domestic Transfer: No personal data is transferred to any domestic third party. • International Transfer: No international transfer of personal data is made by us. Google Maps SDK and Firebase Remote Config may route technical requests through Google's global infrastructure, but we do not access or control any data in these communications. • We do not sell, rent, or share any data with data brokers or third parties.
7. Data Retention Period • Local Data: All data stored on your device is retained until you clear the app data from Android Settings or uninstall the App. • Server-Side Data: Since we do not collect any data, we do not retain any data on servers. • You always have full control over your data.
8. Your Rights Under KVKK Article 11 You have the right to: a) Learn whether your personal data is being processed b) Request information about the processing if your personal data has been processed c) Learn the purpose of processing your personal data and whether it is used in accordance with its purpose d) Know the third parties to whom your personal data has been transferred domestically or abroad e) Request rectification if your personal data has been processed incompletely or inaccurately f) Request deletion or destruction of your personal data under the conditions stipulated in Article 7 of KVKK g) Request notification of rectification and deletion operations to third parties to whom your personal data has been transferred h) Object to the emergence of a result against you through the analysis of processed data exclusively by automated systems i) Claim compensation if you suffer damage due to unlawful processing of your personal data
To exercise any of these rights, please contact: akillisletme@gmail.com We will respond to your request within the legally required 30 days.
9. Data Security Measures We implement the following measures to protect your data: • All data is stored locally on your device, eliminating server-side breach risks • No unnecessary data collection, minimizing exposure risk • The App does not require internet access for core functionality (only for map tiles and version check) • We follow the principle of data minimization, collecting only what is strictly necessary
10. Changes to This Notice This disclosure notice may be updated periodically. Changes will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date. Significant changes will be communicated through an in-app notification.
11. Governing Law This disclosure notice is governed by the laws of the Republic of Turkey, primarily the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698.