Privacy Policy

Welcome to AI Fishing Companion. Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how your information is collected, used, and protected when you use our mobile application (the "App").

1. Information We Collect

Our App is designed to minimize the collection of personal data. However, to provide core functionality and monetize the free version, certain data is processed:

• Location Data: We request access to your device's location (GPS) to provide accurate live weather, tide charts, and solunar forecasts. This data is processed locally and in real-time. We do NOT store your location on our servers.
• Camera & Photos: To use the AI Fish Scanner, the App requires access to your camera and photo library. Images you submit are sent to a secure external AI API (Google Gemini) solely for the purpose of identifying the fish. We do NOT save, share, or sell your personal photos.
• Usage & Device Data: We use third-party services (like Google AdMob) that may collect device identifiers (like IDFA), IP addresses, and generalized usage data to serve personalized advertisements.
• Saved Spots & Logs: Any "Secret Spots" or catch logs you create are saved locally on your device using Apple's CoreData/UserDefaults. We do not have access to your personal fishing spots.

2. Third-Party Services

We employ third-party services that may collect information used to identify you. We strongly recommend reviewing their privacy policies:

• Google AdMob (Advertising)
• Google Gemini API (AI Processing)
• Apple (In-App Purchases & Analytics)

3. Subscriptions and Payments

If you choose to upgrade to our "Pro" version, all transactions are processed securely through Apple's App Store via StoreKit. We do not collect, process, or store your credit card information or billing details.

4. Data Security

We value your trust in providing us with your data. We use commercially acceptable means of protecting it, including encrypting data sent to external APIs. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the internet or modern electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Children’s Privacy

These Services do not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13.

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We advise you to review this page periodically for any changes. Changes are effective immediately after they are posted on this page.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at: abdelaalibenemhamed@gmail.com