Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 2026
John Benson (“we”, “our”, or “us”) develops and publishes mobile applications for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and other Apple platforms.
This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, and shared when you use any mobile application published by John Benson unless a specific app provides its own privacy policy.
Information We Collect
Depending on the app you use, we may collect or process the following information:
Location Information
Some apps use your device’s location to provide features such as:
- Location-based alerts and notifications
- Nearby services and search results
- Weather, environmental, transport, or mapping features
- Background monitoring where required for app functionality
Location access may be requested while using the app or in the background. You can control location permissions at any time through your device settings.
We do not sell your location information.
Advertising Data
Some apps display advertisements provided by third-party advertising partners, including Google AdMob.
Advertising providers may collect information such as:
- Device identifiers
- Approximate location
- IP address
- Advertising identifiers
- App usage information
- Interaction with advertisements
This information is used to deliver and measure advertising and may be used to provide personalized ads where permitted by law and user consent.
For more information, please review Google’s Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
Analytics and Diagnostics
We may collect anonymous analytics and diagnostic information to:
- Improve app performance
- Fix bugs and crashes
- Understand feature usage
- Improve user experience
This information does not typically identify you personally.
Information You Provide
Certain apps may allow you to enter information, perform searches, create alerts, or save preferences. This information is stored only as necessary to provide app functionality.
How We Use Information
We use information to:
- Provide app features and services
- Deliver location-based functionality
- Display advertisements
- Improve app performance and reliability
- Respond to support requests
- Comply with legal obligations
Third-Party Services
Our apps may use third-party services including:
- Google AdMob
- Apple Services
- Apple Push Notification Service (APNs)
- Public data providers and government open-data services
- Mapping and location service providers
These third parties may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Data Retention
Information is retained only for as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
Children’s Privacy
Our apps are not intended for children under the age of 13 unless specifically stated otherwise. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so that appropriate action can be taken.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access to information
- Correction of information
- Deletion of information
- Restriction of processing
- Objection to processing
- Data portability
Requests can be made using the contact details below.
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
John Benson
Email: help@mushroomapps.co.uk
Website: www.mushroomapps.co.uk