- Your shortcuts and addresses stay on your device.
- We do not collect, store, or access your personal navigation data on our servers (we don't operate any servers for this app).
- We use Google Places API only to provide address autocomplete suggestions when you search for locations.
- Crash reporting uses Sentry (a third-party crash reporting service) to collect technical crash and diagnostic data, not your shortcuts or navigation history.
- We do not sell or share your data for advertising.
- We do not use third-party analytics or advertising SDKs (no Google Analytics, no ad networks).
- You can delete everything at any time by uninstalling the app.
Shortcuts for Waze ("we", "our", or "us") is an Android app that helps you create navigation shortcuts for the Waze navigation app. We respect your privacy and aim to be clear about what data the app handles, how it is used, and what control you have.
Shortcuts for Waze stores your information locally on your device. We do not operate any backend servers for this app, and we do not store your personal data on our own infrastructure.
By using Shortcuts for Waze, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2.1 Information Stored Locally on Your Device
The following information is stored only on your device as part of normal app functionality:
You can delete this data at any time by uninstalling the app.
2.2 Location Information
The app requests location permissions to enable features such as:
Location data is only accessed when you explicitly use these features. We do not continuously track your location. Location data is processed locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers (we have none).
2.3 Information We Do Not Collect
We do not:
2.4 Crash Reporting (Sentry)
We use Sentry to collect crash reports and diagnostic information to help us improve the app. Sentry may collect technical data such as:
Sentry does not receive your shortcut labels, addresses, coordinates, or any navigation data you create with the app.
For more information about how Sentry handles data, see:
2.5 Google Places API
We use Google Places API to provide address autocomplete functionality when you search for locations. When you use this feature:
Your use of Google Places API is subject to Google's policies, including:
2.6 Google Play Data Safety Summary
To align with the Google Play Data Safety form, here is a plain-language summary of what is sent off your device and why:
The answers you provide in the Google Play Console Data Safety section should reflect this: the app sends crash/diagnostic data to Sentry and search queries to Google Places, but does not collect personal identifiers like names or addresses for its own servers, and does not use data for advertising.
We use the collected data for the following purposes:
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data with:
Important: We do not operate any backend servers. All data sharing occurs only through these third-party services as described above.
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Your shortcut data, addresses, and coordinates are stored locally on your device and are not transmitted to our servers (we have none). Data is only transmitted to third-party services (Google Places API and Sentry) as described in Section 4.
6.1 Access
6.2 Deletion
6.3 Control
6.4 Requests Under GDPR or Similar Laws
Because we do not store your personal data on our servers, most requests (access, correction, deletion) can be fulfilled directly by using the app or uninstalling it. If you have questions or need assistance, you can contact us at app+s4w@uxiomatic.com, and we will respond within the time frames required by applicable law (typically within 30 days).
Shortcuts for Waze is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Because we do not run any servers, we do not maintain server-side records about users of any age.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date and version number at the top of this page. You are encouraged to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how Shortcuts for Waze handles data.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact: