Last updated: 13 October 2026
Map Runner (com.maprunner.app), developed by Önder Akbulut ("we", "our", or "the app"), respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information is handled when you use the MapRunner mobile application.
MapRunner is designed as an offline-first activity tracking application. The app does not require account creation and does not collect personal information such as your name, email address, or phone number.
However, the app processes certain data on your device in order to provide its core features:
This information is stored locally on your device using local storage technologies such as SQLite. We do not transmit this data to our own servers.
MapRunner uses location data to provide activity tracking features for running and walking, including:
With your consent and location permission, Map Runner collects precise location data to show your position, record running or walking routes, and calculate distance, speed and pace. During a workout, collection continues in the background when the app is not in use or the screen is locked, until you finish or cancel the workout. While paused, GPS remains active but route points are not saved. The map's location button also accesses your position on request.
Recorded routes are processed and stored locally on your device. We do not upload your routes to our own servers or provide your GPS coordinates to advertisers. You can choose to export a backup containing your route data. Mapping and advertising services are described below.
On Android, Map Runner uses a foreground location service with an ongoing notification to continue a workout you start while the screen is locked or the app is not actively visible. The app requests location permission after showing an in-app explanation and obtaining your consent. Finishing or cancelling the workout stops this location service.
The app may request notification permission in order to deliver workout-related notifications and foreground service notifications required for active background tracking on Android. These notifications are generated locally on your device.
MapRunner stores activity records and route points locally on your device. This may include:
You can export activities, route coordinates, goals and settings as a JSON backup using the system share sheet, or import a backup you select. Exported copies are stored or shared with the app, service or recipient you choose and are subject to that destination's privacy practices. Android device backup may also retain or restore app data according to your device settings.
Map Runner uses Google Maps to display maps. Map requests communicate with Google and may include the map area being viewed, IP address, and device and technical information.
Map Runner uses Google AdMob (Google Mobile Ads SDK) for banner advertisements and requests non-personalized ads. The SDK collects and shares IP addresses (which may indicate approximate location), advertising/device identifiers, app and ad interactions, and diagnostic information for advertising, analytics and fraud prevention. Non-personalized ads do not eliminate this data processing. We do not send recorded routes or GPS coordinates to AdMob.
Google's processing, retention and privacy controls are described in the Google Privacy Policy and the Google Mobile Ads data disclosure. You can manage your advertising ID using Android's privacy settings.
We do not sell your personal data. We do not share your activity history or location data with third parties through our own servers because MapRunner does not currently operate a backend service for user data collection.
MapRunner stores your activity data locally on your device for as long as you keep the app installed. Your data remains on your device until you choose to delete it.
You can delete your data in the following ways:
We retain user data only for as long as necessary to provide the app’s functionality. Data is automatically removed when the user deletes it, clears app data, or uninstalls the app.
We do not operate a server storing your workouts. Copies you export or back up must be deleted separately at their destination. Data held by Google is subject to Google's retention policies and privacy controls linked above.
Local deletion cannot be undone within the app unless you restore a backup you previously saved.
Since MapRunner stores data locally on your device and does not transmit it to our own servers, your information remains under your device’s storage and security protections. However, no method of electronic storage is completely secure, and you are responsible for securing access to your device.
MapRunner is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
You can control app permissions through your device settings, including:
If you deny certain permissions, some features of MapRunner may not function properly, especially live tracking and background route recording.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and reflected by the updated date shown above.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at: