Technically, the answer is no – gojam tracks the location of your phone, but only when you give it permission to. If you provide permission for it to track your phone’s location at all times (by choosing ‘Always’ in your Privacy Settings/Location Services menu), the app will constantly track the location of your phone, however this information is not shared with the gojam servers until you choose to actually track a route. The app then uses the GPS feed to plot your location as it creates the route map. We advise setting your Privacy Settings/Location Services to ‘While Using the App’ or whichever setting is similar on your device. This will ensure gojam is only tracking your phone’s location when you absolutely want it to. The additional benefit is that it will be kinder on your device, as setting GPS services to ‘Always’ can be a constant drain on your battery.
As a responsible, Parent-led organisation, gojam is committed to protecting your information and ensuring your privacy online. The data collected by gojam is not shared with any third-party organisations. If you have any concerns about the way gojam uses the information you provide in order to make the app work, we advise that you take the time to read through our Privacy Policy. If, at any point, you would like to request removal of your data and close your account, then please feel free to make a Data removal Request.