Privacy Policy – Cam Distance Meter
Last updated: October 2026
1. Introduction
We take the protection of your personal data seriously.
This Privacy Policy explains what data may be processed when you use the Cam Distance Meter application and for what purposes.
The application is designed so that its main functions operate locally on your device.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for data processing under applicable data protection laws is:
John Weide
Ernst-Barlach-Straße 53
79312 Emmendingen
Germany
Email: randompixxelstudios@gmail.com
If you have any questions regarding privacy or data protection, you may contact us using the information above.
3. Personal Data Processing
We generally do not collect or store personal data on our own servers.
The application's measurement functions are designed to operate locally on your mobile device.
We do not operate servers for storing camera data, measurement data, or user measurement data.
4. Camera Access
The application requires access to your device's camera.
Purpose
Camera access is used exclusively to provide the application's functionality for calculating and displaying distances, lengths, and other measurements.
Processing of Camera Data
Camera data used for the measurement functionality is processed locally on your device.
We do not:
- store camera recordings on our own servers
- transmit camera images or videos to our own servers
- sell camera data
- use camera data for advertising or tracking purposes
The camera is used exclusively to provide the measurement functionality requested by the user.
5. Measurement Data
Measurements and measurement results are generally processed locally on your device.
We do not have access to your measurement results and do not store them on our own servers.
If the application stores settings or other information locally on your device, such storage is used solely for the operation and functionality of the application.
6. Advertising (Google AdMob)
To fund the application, an advertising banner is displayed at the bottom of the screen. For this we use Google AdMob, provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, and for users outside the EEA/UK/Switzerland by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA ("Google").
Data Processed
When ads are loaded, Google may in particular process the following data:
- your device's advertising ID
- IP address
- device type, operating system and language settings
- approximate location (derived from the IP address)
- ad interactions (e.g. impressions and clicks)
- diagnostic and crash data of the ads SDK
Camera images and measurement results are never transmitted to Google or any other advertising partner.
Consent (EU/EEA, United Kingdom, Switzerland)
On first launch, a consent dialog (Google User Messaging Platform, a certified consent management platform under the IAB TCF) is shown. There you decide whether personalized ads may be shown and whether information may be stored on or accessed from your device. Without consent, only non-personalized or limited ads are served where permitted.
The legal basis is your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TDDDG. You can withdraw or change your consent at any time with effect for the future: Settings → Privacy → "Privacy settings (ads)".
Notice for Users in the United States
Under the privacy laws of certain U.S. states (e.g. California – CCPA/CPRA, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah), the disclosure of data for advertising purposes may be considered a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information or "targeted advertising". You have the right to opt out. You can do so in the app under Settings → Privacy → "Privacy settings (ads)". We do not sell personal information for money, and we do not knowingly process data of children under 16 for advertising purposes.
International Data Transfers
Google may transfer data to the United States. Google is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework; EU Standard Contractual Clauses are used in addition.
Resetting or Deleting the Advertising ID
You can reset or delete your advertising ID at any time in your Android settings under Google → Ads.
More information: https://policies.google.com/privacy and https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
We ourselves do not sell or rent personal data.
7. No Disclosure of Personal Data by Us
Apart from the advertising described in Section 6, we do not disclose personal data to third parties unless required by law or necessary for a feature explicitly used by you.
Because the application does not use our own servers to process camera or measurement data, such information is not centrally stored by us.
8. Device Permissions
The application may require certain device permissions to provide its functionality.
In particular, camera permission may be required.
You can manage or revoke permissions at any time through your device's operating system settings. Please note that certain features may not function properly without the required permissions.
9. Legal Basis
Where personal data is processed while using the application, such processing is carried out in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Where applicable, processing may be necessary to provide the functionality requested by the user.
10. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have the following rights:
- the right of access to personal data
- the right to rectification
- the right to erasure
- the right to restriction of processing
- the right to data portability
- the right to object to certain processing activities
- the right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection authority
11. Data Security
Data required for the measurement functionality is generally processed locally on your device.
We recommend protecting your device using the security features provided by your operating system and keeping your device updated with the latest security updates.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy if changes to the application, legal requirements, or technical developments make this necessary.
The most current version will be made available within the application or through a link provided by us.
13. Contact
If you have questions regarding privacy or data protection, please contact:
John Weide
Ernst-Barlach-Straße 53
79312 Emmendingen
Germany
Email: randompixxelstudios@gmail.com
Legal Notice
Provider Information
John Weide
Ernst-Barlach-Straße 53
79312 Emmendingen
Germany
Email: randompixxelstudios@gmail.com
Responsible for the content pursuant to § 18 (2) MStV
John Weide
Ernst-Barlach-Straße 53
79312 Emmendingen
Germany
Disclaimer / Limitation of Liability
1. General Use
The Cam Distance Meter application is developed and provided to the best of our knowledge and ability.
Use of the application is at the user's own responsibility.
While we strive to provide a reliable and functional application, we cannot guarantee that the application will always be error-free, uninterrupted, or suitable for every purpose.
2. Accuracy of Measurements
Distances, lengths, and other measurements generated by the application may vary depending on various factors.
These factors may include:
- lighting conditions
- camera hardware
- device model
- device sensors
- movement of the device
- distance and position of measured objects
- technical limitations of the software and hardware
Measurement results are provided for general informational and guidance purposes only.
They do not replace professional or calibrated measuring equipment.
The application must not be used where precise or safety-critical measurements are required.
In particular, the application must not be used as the sole basis for decisions where inaccurate measurements could result in personal injury, property damage, financial loss, or other significant consequences.
3. No Warranty
We make no guarantee regarding:
- the absolute accuracy of measurement results
- suitability for a particular purpose
- uninterrupted availability of the application
- complete freedom from software errors
- compatibility with all devices or operating system versions
4. Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, liability for damages arising from the use or inability to use the application is excluded.
Nothing in this disclaimer excludes or limits liability where such liability cannot legally be excluded or limited, including liability for intentional misconduct, gross negligence, or injury to life, body, or health where applicable law requires otherwise.
5. User Responsibility
Users are responsible for determining whether the application is suitable for their intended purpose.
For important, professional, legal, medical, technical, construction-related, or safety-critical purposes, appropriate professional measurement methods and equipment must be used.