Updated: 10 November 2026.
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GPSDeck is a location, track-recording, and coordinate utility for iPhone and iPad. It does not require an account and contains no advertising or analytics SDK. GPSDeck does not send your location records, notes, or selected photos to the developer.
Information on your device
With your permission, GPSDeck uses your device's location to display coordinates, altitude, speed, and related measurements. Tracks are saved when you start recording, and waypoints are saved when you choose to mark a position. Background location is enabled during active recording and disabled when recording is paused or finished.
Motion and pressure are enabled separately. They are displayed while the app is in the foreground and are not saved in tracks. Hardware and permission availability affect which readings you can see.
When you add a photo, the system photo picker gives GPSDeck access to the selected image. GPSDeck stores a local copy attached to your waypoint. Selected image files may contain embedded metadata. The original remains in your photo library. GPSDeck does not request access to your entire photo library.
Tracks, waypoints, notes, photo copies, and display preferences are stored locally. GPSDeck does not provide an account-based cloud archive or iCloud record synchronization. Local files may be included in device backups according to your device settings and backup provider's terms.
Apple services and sharing
GPSDeck uses Apple MapKit for maps. Map use can communicate with Apple services and is subject to Apple's Privacy Policy. Local storage does not mean the app never makes a network connection.
You decide when to export or share a track. Exported GPX, GeoJSON, and CSV files contain coordinates, timestamps, and available measurement information. GPX and GeoJSON can also contain linked waypoint names and notes. These export formats do not include photo attachments. Check the recipient and file contents before sharing. Copies held by another app, service, or recipient are governed by that recipient's practices.
Retention and control
GPSDeck keeps saved records until you delete them or delete the app. Delete tracks and waypoints in Library. Deleting a track leaves saved waypoints and their photos in place; delete those separately if desired. Delete a photo attachment and save the waypoint to remove its local copy. Settings > Storage > Clear export cache removes cached export files. Previously shared files and backups must be removed separately. Offloading an app can preserve its documents; deleting it removes the app's local storage.
You can revoke location or motion permission in iOS or iPadOS Settings. Existing records and manual coordinate tools remain available when location access is denied.
Website visits
This site has no analytics, advertising, visitor account system, or third-party font requests. It provides an optional support form. Choosing an appearance saves a preference in your browser's local storage. Clearing the site's browser data removes it.
The website uses Cloudflare Workers and Static Assets. Cloudflare processes network request information such as IP addresses, URLs, timestamps and browser headers to deliver and protect it, under Cloudflare's privacy policy. We do not use this information for behavioral advertising. The website does not request your location.
Support correspondence
When you submit the support form, we receive your email address, selected topic, subject, message, preferred reply language, and any app version, system version or device model you choose to enter. Our website passes this information to our OnFire support system to create a support ticket. The form does not upload files or automatically retrieve your app records.
The support page loads Cloudflare Turnstile to prevent automated abuse. Cloudflare processes browser and network signals for verification, as described in its Turnstile privacy addendum. The website uses your IP address for short-term submission rate limits. Verification tokens are passed to OnFire for validation. You can use email instead of the form.
When you email us, we receive the address, message and attachments you choose to send. We use this correspondence to respond to your request, investigate problems and handle follow-up. Email is processed by the email providers involved in delivering and storing the correspondence; it is separate from the app's local records.
Support correspondence is kept as needed to handle the request and associated follow-up or applicable obligations. You can request access, correction or deletion by emailing us; we may need to verify the request. Do not include precise routes, private photos, passwords or other sensitive information unless it is necessary for your request and you choose to share it.
Your choices and updates
App permissions, local deletion and exports are under your control. We cannot retrieve a track stored only on your device. Depending on applicable law, you may have additional rights concerning information you provide to us, including access, correction, deletion, objection or a complaint to the relevant authority.
Apple handles distribution and any diagnostics or beta feedback you separately choose to share through its services under its own privacy practices. Reports shared through Apple may be made available to the developer. GPSDeck does not automatically upload diagnostic reports to us.
We update this page and its revision date when information practices change. Contact dev@backrunner.top with privacy questions.