Privacy Policy

Cellular Signal Strength

Last Updated: January 7, 2026

Your Privacy Matters

✓No user accounts required

✓No ads or tracking

✓Location only for towers

✓Data never sold

Introduction

Welcome to Cellular Signal Strength. We built this app with your privacy in mind. This policy explains what data we collect, why we need it, and how we protect it. We believe in being completely transparent about our practices.

What We Collect

📍Location Data

What: Your precise GPS coordinates when you search for towers

Why: To find nearby cell towers and calculate distances

How: Sent to OpenCelliD.org (open-source tower database) via encrypted connection

Control: Manage in iOS Settings → Privacy → Location Services

💳Purchase Information

What: Subscription status (active/expired)

How: Processed entirely by Apple through StoreKit

Note: We never see your payment card information

📱Local Storage (On Your Device Only)

What: Search history, favorite towers, speed test results

Important: This data never leaves your device and is deleted when you uninstall

What We DON'T Collect

✗Names, emails, or phone numbers

✗User accounts or passwords

✗Device IDs or advertising identifiers

✗Usage analytics or tracking data

✗Crash reports or diagnostics

✗Photos, contacts, or personal files

How We Use Your Data

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Location: Only to find nearby towers and calculate distances. Not stored permanently or used for anything else.

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Purchases: Only to verify your subscription and unlock premium features.

We Never:

• Use your data for advertising or marketing
• Track your behavior or build user profiles
• Share your data with advertisers or data brokers
• Combine your data with other apps or services
• Sell your information to anyone

Third-Party Services

OpenCelliD

Purpose: Open-source cell tower database

Data Shared: Your location coordinates (anonymous)

Privacy Policy: community.opencellid.org/privacy

Apple Services

Purpose: App Store and In-App Purchases

Governed by Apple's Privacy Policy

These are the only two services that receive any data from our app. We do not use analytics, advertising networks, or tracking services.

Data Security

🔒All data transmitted over encrypted HTTPS connections
🔒Local data protected by iOS security and your device passcode
🔒Location queries not stored permanently on our servers
🔒No user accounts means no account security risks

Your Rights & Control

Location Access

iOS Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services → Cellular Signal Strength

Note: Tower detection requires location to function

Subscription Management

iOS Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions → Cellular Signal Strength

Delete Your Data

Simply delete the app from your device. All local data (search history, favorites, speed tests) will be permanently removed.

Data Retention

Location Data: Not stored by us. May be logged temporarily by OpenCelliD (90 days)
Purchase Records: Managed by Apple according to their policies
Local Data: Stored on your device until you delete the app

International Users

Our app is available worldwide. When you search for towers, your location may be transmitted to servers in different countries.

European Users (GDPR)

You have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your data. You can withdraw consent by disabling location services.

California Users (CCPA)

You have the right to know what data we collect and request deletion. We do not sell your personal information.

Children's Privacy

Our app is suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We'll notify you of material changes through the app or by updating this page. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

Questions about this privacy policy? We're here to help.

Email: contactnikhil8@gmail.com

Website: cellularsignalstrength.com

We respond to all inquiries within 5 business days.

Effective Date: January 7, 2026