This Privacy Policy explains how the "Orbital Align: Satellite Finder" mobile application ("the App") collects, uses, and shares your personal information. This policy is maintained by AetherLabs ("the Developer").

1. Information We Collect

The App collects or accesses the following types of data to provide its functionalities:

1.1 Location Data (GPS)

We require access to your precise location to calculate look angles (azimuth and elevation) for satellites relative to your position.

• Usage: Your location is used solely for calculating satellite pointing angles.
• Processing: All calculations happen locally on your device.
• Storage: We do not store your location history or transmit it to any external server.

1.2 Camera Data

We require access to your device's camera for the Augmented Reality (AR) feature.

• Usage: The camera feed is displayed on your screen to overlay satellite positions in real-time.
• Storage: We do not record, save, or transmit any video or images from your camera.

1.3 Microphone Data

We require access to your microphone for the Signal Analyzer feature.

• Usage: We analyze audio frequencies to detect satellite beeper signals (typically 950-2150 MHz IF signals converted to audio).
• Processing: Audio data is processed in real-time using FFT analysis.
• Storage: Audio data is not saved or transmitted.

1.4 Device Sensors

We use your device's magnetometer, accelerometer, and gyroscope to:

• Determine device orientation for accurate satellite pointing
• Calculate heading (compass direction) for azimuth alignment
• Measure tilt angles for elevation alignment
• All sensor data is processed locally on your device

1.5 Device Information

Basic device information may be collected for:

• Crash reporting and app stability
• Compatibility optimization
• Technical support

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information solely to:

• Calculate precise satellite pointing angles (azimuth, elevation, skew) based on your GPS location
• Display augmented reality satellite overlays using your camera
• Analyze signal strength using your microphone for antenna alignment
• Provide real-time compass and level guidance using device sensors
• Troubleshoot technical issues via anonymous crash logs
• Optimize app performance for different devices

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

3. App Permissions

Orbital Align requests the following sensitive permissions:

4. Third-Party Services & Ads

The App uses third-party services for advertising:

Huawei AppGallery Version

• StartApp Ads: We use StartApp advertising SDK to display banner and interstitial ads.
• OAID (Open Advertising ID): Huawei's advertising identifier may be used to serve personalized ads. You can reset your OAID in device privacy settings.
• StartApp Privacy Policy →

Google Play Version

• Google AdMob: We use Google AdMob to display advertisements.
• Advertising ID: Google's advertising identifier may be used for personalized ads.
• Google Privacy Policy →

Crash Analytics

We use Firebase Crashlytics to collect anonymous crash reports to help us improve app stability. This includes:

• Device model and OS version
• App version and build number
• Crash stack traces (without personal information)

5. Data Retention & Security

• Local Processing: All sensitive data (GPS, camera, audio, sensors) is processed locally on your device.
• No Server Storage: We do not operate backend servers to store your personal data.
• Transient Data: Any temporary data used for app functionality is discarded when the app closes.
• Security: We implement industry-standard security measures within the app to protect against unauthorized access.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Disable Permissions: You can disable any permission in device settings, though some app features may stop working.
• Reset Advertising ID: Reset your OAID (Huawei) or Advertising ID (Google) in device privacy settings to opt-out of personalized ads.
• Data Deletion: Since we don't store personal data on servers, simply uninstalling the app removes all local data.
• Contact Us: Reach out with any privacy concerns or questions.

7. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions, please contact the developer: