Privacy Policy
TL;DR
Solsida does not collect, store, or share any personal data. The only sensitive permission it uses is location, and your location stays on your device. If you choose to leave a tip, the purchase is processed by Google Play — Solsida itself never sees your payment details.
What we don't do
- We do not transmit your location to any server.
- We do not store your location after you close the app.
- We do not use analytics, advertising, or third-party tracking.
- We do not sell or share data with anyone.
- We do not require an account.
What the app does access
| Permission | Why | Where it goes |
|---|---|---|
| Location (precise / approximate) | Show the blue dot indicating where you are on the map. | Used in-memory only. Never leaves your phone. |
| Internet | Download map tiles and address search results. | Standard map traffic to public services (see below). |
| Billing | Optional in-app tip jar. | Handled entirely by Google Play. Solsida never receives payment information. |
Third-party services
When you use the app, your device communicates with the following providers solely to render the map:
- OpenFreeMap (
tiles.openfreemap.org) — serves the basemap tiles. - MapTiler Geocoding (
api.maptiler.com) — used by the address search box. - Google Play Billing — only invoked if you choose to tip. Google handles the entire purchase flow; Solsida only receives a yes/no signal that the purchase succeeded.
These services see the same kind of HTTP requests any web map sends them (tile coordinates, search queries). They do not receive identifying information beyond standard request metadata (your IP address, user agent), and Solsida does not pass them anything else. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.
The building heights used to draw shadows are derived from Lantmäteriet's open Laserdata (CC0) and are bundled with the app — no network call is made to obtain them.
Tips and in-app purchases
Solsida includes an optional tip jar. All purchases are processed by Google Play; Solsida never sees your card number, billing address, or any other payment details. After the first successful tip the app stores a single flag in your device's local storage so a small easter-egg dachshund (Kurt) persists between sessions — that flag never leaves your device. You can turn Kurt off in the info menu without affecting your tip status.
Children
Solsida is suitable for all ages and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone, regardless of age.
Changes
If this policy changes, the updated version will be posted at the same URL where you found this one, with the updated date at the top.
Contact
Questions or concerns? Email gillis@oldfeldt.se.