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Tide buoy privacy policy

# Privacy Policy for Tide Buoy

**Effective Date:** March 11, 2026

Tide Buoy (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices when using the Tide Buoy mobile app.

## 1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of data:

- **Precise Location** (with your permission): used to find nearby tide stations and offshore buoy data.

- **Identifiers and Advertising Data**: such as device advertising identifiers, used by ad providers.

- **Usage Data**: app interaction data (for example, feature usage).

- **Diagnostics**: crash reports and performance data.

- **Purchase Data**: subscription and tip purchase status via Apple StoreKit (we do not receive your full payment card details).

We do **not** require account creation and do not collect passwords.

## 2. How We Use Information

We use data to:

- Provide tide and buoy features based on selected/current location.

- Operate subscriptions and restore purchases.

- Show ads in the free version.

- Improve app stability and performance.

- Prevent abuse and troubleshoot issues.

## 3. Advertising and Tracking

Tide Buoy uses Google AdMob for ads.

- If you allow App Tracking Transparency permission, ad-related identifiers may be used for personalized ads and measurement.

- If you deny permission, ads may still be shown, but they may be less personalized.

## 4. Data Sources

Tide and buoy information is sourced from public NOAA services (including CO-OPS and NDBC).

These data sources provide environmental information, not personal account data.

## 5. Sharing of Information

We may share limited data with service providers that help operate the app, including:

- Apple (StoreKit, TestFlight, app distribution services)

- Google AdMob (ad delivery and measurement)

We do not sell personal information for money.

## 6. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as needed for app functionality, legal obligations, and analytics/diagnostics purposes.

Some data may be retained by Apple or Google under their own policies.

## 7. Your Choices

You can:

- Disable location access in iOS Settings.

- Disable tracking permission in iOS Settings.

- Manage subscriptions in your Apple ID subscription settings.

- Request deletion of locally stored app data by uninstalling the app.

## 8. Children’s Privacy

Tide Buoy is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

## 9. Regional Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights related to access, deletion, correction, or limitation of personal data.

Contact us to request assistance.

## 10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version with a new effective date.

## 11. Contact Us

For privacy questions, contact: bradboothphotography@gmail.com

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By using Tide Buoy, you agree to this Privacy Policy.