Privacy Policy

Near EV Charge & CNG Stations · Last updated: July 3, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Near EV Charge & CNG Stations ("the App", "we", "us") collects, uses, and protects information when you use the App. The App is developed and maintained by Narendra Sorathiya ("the Developer"). By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Location Information

The App requests access to your device's precise or approximate location (fine/coarse location) to:

• Show nearby EV charging and CNG stations on the map.
• Calculate distance and travel routes to stations.
• Suggest charging or refuelling stops along a planned route.

Location is used to power these features in real time and, where applicable, is stored locally on your device (e.g. your last known search location) so the App can load faster next time. You can disable location access at any time from your device settings, though some features will not work correctly without it.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

Like most apps, we automatically collect certain technical information through third-party services, including:

• Device information (model, OS version, language, and general usage patterns).
• Advertising identifier (Google Advertising ID), used for ad personalization and measurement.
• App performance and crash diagnostics.
• In-app purchase status (e.g. whether you hold an active Pro subscription), used to unlock premium features.

2. Third-Party Services

The App uses the following third-party services, each of which may collect information as governed by their own privacy policies:

Service	Purpose
Google Play Services / Google Maps & Places	Map display, location search, and station discovery
Google AdMob	Displaying banner, native, and rewarded ads
Meta Audience Network	Ad mediation to serve relevant ads
Firebase Analytics	Understanding app usage to improve features
Firebase Crashlytics	Diagnosing crashes and technical issues
Firebase Remote Config	Delivering app configuration without an update
Google Play Billing	Processing Pro subscription purchases

We do not control how these third parties use the data they collect. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide, operate, and improve the App's core features (station search, route planning, filters).
• To display and personalize advertising for free-tier users.
• To manage and verify your Pro subscription status.
• To diagnose crashes and improve app stability and performance.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. Information may be shared with the third-party service providers listed above solely to operate the features they support (e.g. maps, ads, analytics, billing), and may be disclosed if required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or property of the Developer or App users.

5. Data Retention

Local preferences (theme, language, search radius, last searched location) remain on your device until you clear app data or uninstall the App. Analytics and crash data are retained by our third-party providers according to their own retention policies.

6. Your Choices

• You can grant or revoke location permission at any time from your device's app settings.
• You can opt out of personalized advertising through your device's ad settings.
• You can disable notifications from within the App's Settings screen.

7. Children's Privacy

The App is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information collected through the App. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us