Privacy Policy

# Privacy Policy for Just Tides

**Last Updated: March 14, 2025**

## Our Commitment to Privacy

Just Tides is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our mobile application.

## Information We Collect

### Location Data
- **What we collect:** Your device's location data and any locations you manually search for
- **How we use it:** To provide accurate tide information for your selected locations
- **When we collect it:** Only when you grant location permission or manually search for a location
- **Storage:** Location preferences are stored locally on your device

### Usage Data
We collect minimal usage data to improve app functionality, including:
- App performance metrics
- Basic crash reports
- Feature usage patterns

## Data Storage and Security

### Local Storage
- Your selected locations are stored locally on your device
- No personal data is stored on external servers
- Your preferences persist only on your personal device

### Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Apple's MapKit for location search
- Tide prediction API services (for tide data only)

## Data Sharing

We do not:
- Sell your personal information
- Share your location data with third parties
- Use your data for advertising purposes
- Track you across other apps or websites

## Your Rights and Choices

You can:
- Choose to deny location permissions
- Clear your saved locations within the app
- Opt out of crash reporting through your device settings

## Children's Privacy

Just Tides does not knowingly collect information from children under 13 years of age.

## Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

## Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: [Your Contact Email]
- Website: [Your Website]

## California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This app does not sell or share personal information as defined by the CCPA.

## International Users

Just Tides is operated from the United States. If you are accessing the app from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using Just Tides, you consent to this transfer.

## Data Retention

We retain locally stored data until you:
- Delete the app
- Clear app data
- Remove saved locations manually

## Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:
- Local-only storage of sensitive data
- Secure communication with our tide data providers
- Regular security assessments

## Your Consent

By using Just Tides, you consent to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our app.