Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 25, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Namali ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application ("App").

By using Namali, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use the App.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Location Data

Namali requires access to your device's GPS/location services to function. We collect:

Real-time GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) to detect nearby speed cameras and provide timely alerts.
GPS accuracy data to ensure reliable camera detection.
Device heading/direction to determine your travel direction relative to cameras.

Important: Your location data is processed locally on your device. We do NOT track or store your driving routes, travel history, or movement patterns on our servers. Your location data is only sent to our servers when you voluntarily submit a camera report.

2.2 Report Submission Data

When you voluntarily submit a report (e.g., missing camera, incorrect speed limit), we collect:

Report coordinates - The GPS location where you submitted the report.
GPS accuracy - The accuracy of your GPS at the time of the report.
Report type - The category of report (incorrect speed limit, missing camera, ghost camera, or other).
Custom text - Any additional description you provide (optional, except for "other" reports).
IP address - Used solely for rate limiting to prevent abuse.

2.3 Device Information

We may collect limited device information for diagnostic purposes:

Device type and operating system version
App version
Crash reports and error logs (anonymized)

2.4 Locally Stored Preferences

Your app preferences are stored locally on your device and are never sent to our servers:

Language preference
Alert mode, sensitivity, and sound settings
Notification preferences

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Core Functionality: To detect nearby speed cameras and provide real-time alerts based on your location.
Community Improvement: To process user-submitted reports and improve the accuracy of our speed camera database.
Abuse Prevention: To implement rate limiting on report submissions using IP addresses.
App Improvement: To diagnose technical issues and improve app performance.
Advertising: To display relevant advertisements (see Section 6).

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Local Data

Most of your data is stored locally on your device, including:

App preferences and settings
Cached speed camera data (for offline functionality)

4.2 Server-Side Data

The only data stored on our servers includes:

Speed camera locations (public data)
User-submitted reports (including coordinates, report type, and IP address)

4.3 Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
Secure server infrastructure
Access controls and authentication
Regular security audits

5. Data Retention

Location Data: Processed in real-time on your device and not stored on our servers (except when submitting reports).
Report Data: Retained for as long as necessary to maintain and improve our camera database.
IP Addresses: Used for rate limiting and may be retained for up to 30 days for security purposes.

6. Third-Party Services

6.1 Google Mobile Ads

Namali uses Google Mobile Ads to display advertisements. Google may collect certain information about your device and usage for advertising purposes. Please review Google's Privacy Policy for more information:

Google Privacy Policy

6.2 Analytics

We may use analytics services to understand how users interact with the App. This data is collected in an anonymized or aggregated form.

7. Data Sharing

We do NOT sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: With trusted service providers who assist in operating our App (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services).
Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process.
Safety and Security: To protect the rights, safety, and security of Namali, our users, or others.
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

8. Your Rights and Choices

8.1 Location Permissions

You can disable location access at any time through your device settings. However, this will prevent the App from functioning as intended.

8.2 Notification Permissions

You can control notification permissions through your device settings.

8.3 Ad Preferences

You can manage your ad preferences and opt out of personalized advertising through your device's privacy settings or through Google's ad settings.

8.4 Data Deletion

You can delete locally stored data by uninstalling the App. To request deletion of any data stored on our servers (such as reports you've submitted), please contact us at the email address provided below.

9. Children's Privacy

Namali is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

10. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside of [Your Country], please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in [Your Country] where our servers are located. By using the App, you consent to such transfer.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the App or on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@markovikj.mk

General Support: support@markovikj.mk

13. GDPR Compliance (For EU Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Right of Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
Right to Rectification: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal data.
Right to Erasure: You have the right to request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request restriction of processing of your personal data.
Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request transfer of your data to another organization.
Right to Object: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 12.