Gesen — Legal & Privacy

Last updated: 2026-10-11

Privacy

Gesen stores app preferences locally and does not collect user data directly. Third-party services used for maps, ads, IP-based location estimation, and analytics may process data under their own privacy policies.

Data handled on device

Application settings (language, map preferences) are stored locally on the device. Location data, when permission is granted, is rendered on the map and forwarded to the user's selected mapping application on a directions request. Location data is not transmitted to Gesen servers.

Cloudflare hosting

Application assets and dataset are served via Cloudflare. As an inherent function of HTTP hosting, Cloudflare logs the client IP address, user-agent string, and requested URL. These logs are retained by Cloudflare for hosting and abuse-prevention purposes and are not used by Gesen for analytics or advertising. Cloudflare's privacy policy governs that data.

Google AdMob

Gesen displays advertising via Google AdMob. AdMob receives the device advertising identifier and standard ad-request metadata (approximate location, device type) to deliver advertisements. Personalised advertising may be disabled in Settings → Privacy.

App store purchases

Subscription purchases are processed by Apple App Store or Google Play. Payment details are not visible to Gesen. Subscription terms are disclosed at the purchase confirmation screen.

Terms of Service

Important safety notice

Gesen must not be used while driving, cycling, walking in unsafe conditions, or operating any vehicle or equipment. Gesen is not a navigation application and must not be relied on for routing, traffic, road conditions, emergency services, or real-time safety decisions.

Data accuracy

Gesen displays locations, events, addresses, coordinates, links, and related information from public or third-party sources. This information may be incomplete, inaccurate, outdated, unavailable, or changed without notice. Users should verify important information directly with the relevant establishment or official source before relying on it.

Third-party links

Gesen may link to third-party websites or services. Links may be checked against official or trusted domains, but Gesen does not control third-party websites, their security, availability, content, or later changes. Users access third-party links at their own risk.

No warranty

Gesen is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory, including warranties of accuracy, availability, reliability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or uninterrupted operation.

Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Gesen and its developer are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or other damages arising from use of the app, inability to use the app, inaccurate information, missing information, third-party links, third-party services, data loss, device issues, travel decisions, event attendance, or reliance on any content shown in the app.

Permissions

The application requests the permissions listed below. Each permission is optional; denial does not prevent core functionality, though dependent features are unavailable.

Location (when in use)

Used to show your position on the map and find arcade events near you. Foreground only — Gesen does not request background location. Your location is never sent to our servers. It can be sent to your chosen maps app only when you tap "Get directions."

Motion & compass

Used to point the heading indicator on the map. Processed on-device. Not transmitted.

Network

Required to download the arcade dataset and to serve ads and to get location by IP.

What we don't ask for

Gesen does not request background location, camera, microphone, contacts, calendar, photo library, Bluetooth, biometrics, health data, push notifications, SMS, or telephony permissions. We don't need any of them.

Third-party services

Gesen relies on a small set of third-party services. Each one is named below with a link to manage your choices in Settings → Privacy.

Google AdMob

Shows banner ads. Receives your device's advertising identifier and ad-request data. Subject to Google's privacy policy. Manage personalisation and consent in Settings → Privacy.

Map tile providers

The map background tiles are served by OpenFreeMap, an open-source map-tile provider built on OpenStreetMap data. The tile provider may log standard HTTP access data.

IP-based location

When device GPS is unavailable or not granted, your device's IP address is sent to third-party IP-based geolocation service providers (located in the EU and US) to estimate your approximate location. This is an automatic, required part of how Gesen determines your area; it is sent directly from your device, and Gesen does not route it through its own servers.

Cloudflare hosting

Hosts the app and serves the encrypted dataset, and may log standard HTTP access data as a hosting byproduct. On the website version only, Cloudflare's privacy-friendly Insights provides anonymous, aggregate visit statistics; the installed app does not run any analytics.

App store purchase processor

All subscription and app purchase via Apple App Store or Google Play will process the transaction. We don't see your payment details.

Subscription & ads

Gesen is free and ad-supported. An optional ad-removal subscription is processed by the Apple App Store or Google Play; no app features are locked behind it. Subscription terms (cost, length, auto-renewal, cancellation) are shown at the purchase confirmation screen.

Regional notices

Your rights, wherever you are

Gesen does not maintain user accounts or store user data on its own systems. Because of this, there may be no Gesen-held data to access, correct, or delete. Third-party services used for maps, ads, and analytics may process data under their own privacy policies. You can manage available privacy choices in Settings → Privacy, including advertising preferences where supported. For questions, contact https://isas.dev/contact.

International users

Depending on where you live, local privacy laws may provide rights to access, correct, delete, or opt out of certain processing of personal data. Gesen will respond to privacy requests where it has control over the relevant data. Data processed by third-party services, such as Google AdMob, OpenFreeMap, or Cloudflare Analytics, is governed by those services' own privacy policies and user controls. Privacy choices available in Gesen can be managed in Settings → Privacy. For questions, contact https://isas.dev/contact.

Open-source licenses

Gesen is built on open-source software. The list below shows each runtime dependency with its license type and a link to the source. Full license text is available at each project's homepage.

Contact

For privacy questions, legal inquiries, or bug reports:

Contact information located at: https://isas.dev/contact

Discord: Join the Discord server to report inaccurate data, bugs, or request features.

App info

Version
2610.5
Dataset updated
2026-09
Locations
9,845