Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2026
Overview
Speedometer Lite is designed with privacy as a core principle. This policy explains how the app handles your information — or more accurately, how it doesn't collect any.
The short version: Speedometer Lite does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data to external servers. All information stays on your device and under your control.
Data We Process
The app uses the following data to provide its features. All processing happens locally on your device:
| Data Type | Purpose | Storage |
|---|---|---|
| Location (GPS) | Calculate your current speed, track distance, and display your position on the map | Device only |
| Motion sensors | Power optional dashboard features like the G-force display and artificial horizon (if enabled) | Not stored |
| Trip history | Store your recorded trips including routes, distances, and speeds | Device only |
| App preferences | Remember your chosen theme, units, and settings | Device only |
Location Access
Speedometer Lite requires access to your device's location to function. Here's how it works:
While Using the App
When the app is open, it accesses your GPS location to calculate and display your current speed, track your distance traveled, and show your position on the map. This is the primary permission the app needs.
Background Location (Optional)
If you enable background location access, the app can continue recording your trip even when the screen is off or you're using other apps. This is entirely optional — you can use all speedometer features with only "while using" permission. Background access is useful if you want uninterrupted trip recording without keeping the app visible.
How Location Data Is Handled
- Location data is processed in real-time on your device to calculate speed
- If you record a trip, the route coordinates are saved locally on your device
- Location data is never sent to any external server
- You can delete any recorded trip at any time from within the app
What We Don't Do
To be clear about our approach to privacy:
- No account required — Use the full app without signing up or providing any personal information
- No analytics or tracking — We don't use any third-party analytics, crash reporting, or tracking tools
- No advertising — The app contains no ads, so there's no ad tracking or profiling
- No data collection — We don't collect or transmit any data to our servers (we don't operate any data-collecting servers)
- No data sharing — Your information is never shared with third parties
Local Data Storage
All app data is stored locally on your device using standard iOS storage mechanisms:
- Trip recordings are stored in the app's local database (SQLite)
- Settings and preferences are stored in the app's local storage
- Theme selections and customizations are kept in local preferences
This data syncs through iCloud only if you have iCloud backup enabled for your device — this is an iOS feature, not something the app controls. The app itself does not implement any cloud sync features.
Your Control
You have complete control over your data:
- Delete individual trips — Remove any recorded trip from within the app
- Delete all data — Uninstalling the app removes all locally stored data
- Revoke location access — Change or revoke location permissions at any time in iOS Settings
- Disable background access — Turn off background location in iOS Settings if you've enabled it
Third-Party Services
The app uses Apple's MapKit framework to display maps. When you view maps in the app, your device communicates directly with Apple's map servers to load map tiles. This is subject to Apple's Privacy Policy. The app does not share any additional information with Apple beyond what MapKit requires to display the map.
Children's Privacy
Speedometer Lite does not knowingly collect any personal information from anyone, including children under 13. Since the app does not collect personal data, there is no special handling required for children's information.
Changes to This Policy
If we make changes to this privacy policy, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. For significant changes that affect how data is handled, we will also notify users through the app or App Store update notes.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy or the app's data practices, you can reach us at: