Privacy Policy

LongShot Marker - Stitched Screenshot Annotator

            Summary: LongShot Marker is a free, ad-supported utility for annotating long stitched screenshots. All image processing happens entirely on your device — your photos are never uploaded or sent to any server. The app uses Google AdMob for ads and Google Play Billing for optional in-app purchases. Payment details are handled entirely by Google Play — LongShot Marker never sees them.
        

1. Information We Collect

LongShot Marker does not run any custom servers and does not collect personal information directly. The only data collected is what integrated third-party SDKs require to deliver ads and process purchases.

1.1 Images you import

Images you select from the photo picker, or share into the app via "Share to LongShot Marker", are read only on your device for stitching, annotation and export.
Imported images, edits, and the exported PNG never leave your device. Nothing is uploaded to LongShot Marker servers (we don't operate any) or to any third party.
The exported result is saved to your device's Pictures gallery (MediaStore) — only you control it.

1.2 Advertising identifier (Google AdMob)

Google Advertising ID (AAID) — for frequency capping and personalized/non-personalized ad delivery
IP address (used for coarse geolocation by Google's ad systems)
Ad interaction data (impressions, clicks)

LongShot Marker contains banner, rewarded, and app-open ads. See Google Ads Policies. You can reset your advertising ID or opt out of personalized ads from Settings → Google → Ads.

1.3 Payment information (Google Play Billing)

LongShot Marker may offer in-app purchases (e.g. ad removal, premium features).

All payments are processed directly by Google Play Store. LongShot Marker never receives or stores payment method information such as credit card numbers.
The app only receives the purchase token and SKU (product ID) to confirm purchase status.
Receipt verification uses Google Play's standard libraries.

1.4 Local preferences

App settings (such as floating-control side preference and current editing session) are stored on-device using Android SharedPreferences and DataStore.
This data never leaves your device and is removed when you uninstall the app.

2. Permissions We Request

Permission	Purpose
`INTERNET`	Required for Google AdMob and Google Play Billing.
`ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`	Detect connectivity for ad loading and purchase flows.

LongShot Marker does not request access to your photo library, camera, location, contacts, or microphone. Image selection uses Android's system Photo Picker, which grants the app one-time access only to the images you explicitly pick — no persistent storage permission is required.

3. Third-Party Services

Service	Purpose	Data	Policy
Google AdMob	Ad delivery (banner / rewarded / app-open)	Advertising ID, IP, ad interactions	Link
Google Play Billing	In-app purchase processing	Purchase token, SKU	Link
Google Play Services	Core libraries for ads & billing	(via the services above)	Link

LongShot Marker does not include Firebase Analytics, Firebase Crashlytics, ad mediation networks, or any other user-tracking SDKs.

4. How We Use Information

To deliver core features (image stitching, annotation, export)
To serve ads that fund the free tier
To process in-app purchases such as ad removal and to restore purchases

Information is never sold, used for marketing emails, or used to build personal profiles beyond what Google's services do as part of standard ad delivery.

5. Data Retention and Deletion

Data	Stored at	How to delete
App preferences and current editing session	On-device SharedPreferences / DataStore	Uninstall the app, or clear app data from system settings
Imported images and exported PNGs	Your device only	Delete from your gallery
Ad-ID-based data	Google servers	Reset advertising ID in device settings
In-app purchase receipts	Your Google Play account	Per Google Play policy

6. Children's Privacy

LongShot Marker is not directed at children under 13 and does not knowingly collect personal information from them. If a child uses the app, we recommend configuring AdMob to serve only non-personalized ads.

7. Effect of Denying Permissions / No Network

No network: Ads will not load and purchases cannot be made or restored. All core image-stitching and annotation features still work fully offline.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time, especially when SDKs are added or removed. Significant changes will be reflected in the effective date below.

9. Contact Us

For privacy inquiries or concerns, please contact us at: philleeran@gmail.com

Effective Date: May 4, 2026