Privacy Policy for Fishing Buddy

1. Introduction

This privacy policy informs you about the type, scope and purpose of the processing of personal data within our mobile application "Fishing Buddy" (hereinafter referred to as "App").

2. Data Controller

Niels Gongoll
Pfalzburger Straße 55
10717 Berlin
Germany

Phone: + 49(0) 30 985 98 949
Email: info@fishingbuddies.app

3. Collected Data

3.1 Account Data

• Email address (for registration and login)
• Username
• Profile picture (optional)

3.2 Catch Data

• Fish species and details (length, weight)
• Date and time of catch
• Location data (GPS coordinates of catch location)
• Photos of catches
• Water body information (name, type)
• Country data

3.3 Technical Data

• Device ID for push notifications
• App usage statistics
• Error reports and crash logs

3.4 Location Data

The app collects your location to:

• Geographically locate catches
• Create statistics by region

Location tracking only occurs with your express consent.

4. Purpose of Data Processing

Your data is used exclusively for the following purposes:

• Provision and management of your user account
• Storage and display of your catch statistics
• Enabling award system and achievements
• Improvement of app functionality
• Sending push notifications (with consent)
• Error analysis and technical optimization

5. Data Storage and Security

5.1 Storage Location

Your data is stored on Google Firebase (Google LLC) servers. Firebase complies with GDPR requirements and provides an adequate level of data protection.

5.2 Storage Duration

• Account data: Until deletion of your account
• Catch data: Until manual deletion by you or account deletion
• Technical data: Maximum 90 days

5.3 Security Measures

We implement technical and organizational security measures:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
• Password-protected user accounts
• Regular security updates
• Access restrictions to your data

6. Data Sharing

Your personal data will not be sold or shared with third parties, except:

• You have expressly consented
• There is a legal obligation
• It is necessary to enforce our terms of use

6.1 Third-Party Services

The app uses the following services:

• Google Firebase (authentication, database, storage, push notifications)
• Google Cloud Platform (hosting, cloud functions)

These services have their own privacy policies and act as data processors.

7. Your Rights

According to GDPR, you have the following rights:

7.1 Right of Access

You can request information about your stored data at any time.

7.2 Right to Rectification

You can have incorrect data corrected.

7.3 Right to Deletion

You can request deletion of your data. You can do this directly in the app under "Settings > Delete Account".

7.4 Right to Data Portability

You can receive a copy of your data in a structured, common format.

7.5 Right to Object

You can object to the processing of your data.

7.6 Right to Complain

You have the right to file a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority.

8. Children

The app is intended for persons aged 16 and over. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16.

9. Changes to Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy. Significant changes will be communicated in the app. You can find the current version on our website and in the app at any time.

10. Contact

For questions about data protection or to exercise your rights, contact us:

Email: contact@fishingbuddies.app

11. Additional Information for iOS Users

11.1 Apple Push Notifications

When you enable push notifications, a device token is transmitted to Apple's Push Notification Service (APNs). Apple processes this data in accordance with their privacy policy.

11.2 Camera and Photo Library

The app requests access to your camera and photo library to take and upload photos of catches. This only occurs with your express consent and can be revoked at any time in iOS settings.

11.3 Location Services

The use of location services can be managed in iOS settings under "Privacy > Location Services".