Privacy Policy for Pro Angler

Last Updated: January 13, 2026

Welcome to Pro Angler! Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how our app handles information when you use it to track tides, find fishing spots, and use our marine tools.

1. Information We Collect

To provide you with the best fishing experience, Pro Angler uses the following types of data:

Location Data: With your permission, we use your device's GPS to find the nearest tide stations, weather updates, and bait shops.

Sensor Data: We access your device's compass (magnetometer) and barometer (pressure sensor) to provide real-time heading and altitude information.

App Usage: We may collect basic, anonymous information about how the app is performing to help us fix bugs and improve features.

2. How We Use Your Information

To Provide Services: Your location is used specifically to fetch data from the NOAA and World Weather Online APIs so you can see tides and weather for where you actually are.

Real-Time Tools: Sensor data is processed locally on your device to run the compass and altitude widgets.

Safety: We do not track your movement in the background or sell your location history to third parties.

3. Third-Party Services

Our app connects to trusted services to provide marine data:

NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration): For tide and station data.

World Weather Online: For local weather forecasts.

Google Places API: To help you find local fishing businesses.

These services receive your coordinates only when you request a local update, and they have their own privacy protections.

4. Permissions

You have control over what the app can see. You can enable or disable permissions at any time in your device settings:

Location: Required for local tides and maps.

Sensors: Required for the compass and barometer tools.

5. Children’s Privacy

Pro Angler is designed for fishers of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. All location processing is intended for the functional purpose of providing fishing data.

6. Security

We use industry-standard measures to protect any data processed by the app. Since we do not require you to create an account or provide your name/email, your identity remains private.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. If we make significant changes, we will notify you through an app update.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our app support page.