Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to WhatFly! We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience using our fly fishing companion app. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Username
• Profile information (optional: location, fishing experience level, bio)

Location Data

With your permission, we collect location data to:

• Show fishing conditions for your area
• Provide relevant fly suggestions based on local conditions
• Display nearby rivers and fishing spots

You can disable location access at any time through your device settings.

Usage Data

We automatically collect:

• App usage patterns
• Feature interactions
• Device information (device type, operating system)
• Crash logs and error reports

User-Generated Content

If you post content, we collect:

• Posts, photos, and catch reports
• Comments and messages
• Fly fishing tips and recommendations you share

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain the WhatFly app
• Personalize fly suggestions based on conditions
• Display relevant weather and water data
• Enable social features and community interaction
• Send important app updates and notifications
• Improve our services and develop new features
• Respond to customer support requests
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate the app (hosting, analytics, weather data providers).

Other Users: Information you choose to make public (posts, profile info, catch reports) is visible to other users.

Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

Third-Party Services

WhatFly integrates with third-party services:

• Supabase: For secure authentication and data storage
• Weather APIs: To provide current conditions
• USGS: For water flow and temperature data
• Mapbox: For mapping and location services

These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of data.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure password hashing
• Regular security audits
• Access controls for our team

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Update: Correct inaccurate information in your profile
• Delete: Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt-out: Disable location services or notifications
• Export: Request your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, go to Settings > Delete Account in the app or contact us at whatflyfishing@gmail.com.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

Children's Privacy

WhatFly is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

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 policy in the app and updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

whatflyfishing@gmail.com

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours.