Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 8, 2025 · Effective: November 8, 2025

1. Introduction

Galaxy Fishing ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Account Information: Email address, name, phone number
  • Profile Information: Fishing preferences, experience level, equipment details
  • Content: Catch logs, photos, trip plans, comments, posts
  • Communications: Messages sent through the app

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • Location Data: GPS coordinates when you use location features
  • Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
  • Usage Data: Features used, time spent, interactions
  • Log Data: IP address, access times, errors

2.3 Information from Third Parties

  • Weather Data: From OpenWeatherMap and NOAA
  • Map Data: From Apple Maps
  • Social Data: If you connect social media accounts (future feature)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide Services: Recommend fishing spots, track catches, plan trips
  • Improve Experience: Personalize recommendations based on preferences
  • Communication: Send updates, notifications, customer support
  • Safety: Weather alerts, hazard notifications
  • Analytics: Understand usage patterns and improve the app
  • Legal: Comply with legal obligations, prevent fraud

4. How We Share Your Information

We DO NOT sell your personal information. We may share information with:

  • Service Providers: Cloud hosting, analytics, customer support
  • Legal Requirements: Law enforcement, court orders, legal processes
  • Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale
  • With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share

4.1 Community Features

  • Public Posts: Visible to other users if you choose to share
  • Catch Logs: Can be made public or private (your choice)
  • Leaderboards: Display name and statistics if you opt-in

5. Data Storage and Security

5.1 Security Measures

  • Password Encryption: Bcrypt hashing with 12 salt rounds
  • Token Security: JWT with automatic expiration
  • Data Encryption: In transit (HTTPS) and at rest
  • Access Controls: Role-based permissions
  • Regular Audits: Security assessments and updates

5.2 Data Retention

  • Account Data: Retained while account is active
  • Catch Logs: Retained indefinitely unless you delete
  • Location Data: Retained for 90 days
  • Usage Data: Aggregated and anonymized after 12 months

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Control

  • Access: Request copy of your data
  • Update: Edit your profile and preferences anytime
  • Delete: Request account deletion
  • Export: Download your data in portable format
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails

6.2 Location Services

  • Control: Enable/disable in device settings
  • When: Only used when app is active
  • Purpose: Find nearby spots, weather data, catch logging
  • Disable: App still works with limited features

6.3 Photos and Camera

  • Permission: Required for catch logging feature
  • Storage: Photos stored securely on our servers
  • Privacy: You control public/private status
  • Delete: Remove photos anytime

7. Children's Privacy

Galaxy Fishing is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

8. Third-Party Services

Our app uses third-party services:

  • Apple Services: Maps, CloudKit
  • Weather APIs: OpenWeatherMap, NOAA
  • Analytics: (To be added in future versions)

These services have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them.

9. International Users

Our servers are located in the United States. If you access our service from outside the U.S., your information will be transferred to and processed in the U.S.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights:

  • Right to Know: What data we collect and why
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your data
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of sale (we don't sell data)
  • Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy choices

11. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

EU residents have additional rights:

  • Data Portability: Receive data in machine-readable format
  • Right to Erasure: "Right to be forgotten"
  • Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
  • Object: Object to certain processing activities

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. We will notify you of changes by:

  • In-App Notification: Alert when policy changes
  • Email: If changes are significant
  • Effective Date: Posted at top of policy

13. Contact Us

For privacy questions or requests:

Email: privacy@galaxyfishing.com

In-App: Settings → Help & Support → Privacy

14. Data Protection Officer

For EU inquiries: dpo@galaxyfishing.com

15. Your Consent

By using Galaxy Fishing, you consent to this Privacy Policy.

Version 1.0 · Last Reviewed: November 8, 2025