Privacy Policy for FishCastX

Last Updated: October 23, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to FishCastX ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application FishCastX.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

Account Information: Email address, display name, and profile photo (optional)
Fishing Records: Catch data including species, location, photos, and timestamps
User Preferences: Settings and preferences you configure in the app

2.2 Location Information

We collect your device's location to provide weather forecasts, fishing hotspots, and to record where you caught fish. Location data is only collected when you use location-based features.

2.3 Camera and Photos

We request camera permission to allow you to:

Take photos of your catches
Identify fish species using our AI fish identification feature
Upload profile pictures

Important: Photos are only accessed when you explicitly choose to take or upload them. We do not access your camera or photo library without your permission.

2.4 Automatically Collected Information

Device type and operating system
App usage statistics and crash reports
IP address (for API requests)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

Provide and maintain the FishCastX service
Deliver personalized weather forecasts and fishing predictions
Identify fish species using AI technology
Display fishing hotspots and catch statistics
Improve our app and develop new features
Communicate with you about updates and new features
Ensure the security and integrity of our services

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using:

Firebase Authentication: For secure user account management
MongoDB Atlas: For catch records and user data (encrypted at rest)
AWS S3: For photo storage with secure access controls

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 Public Information

If you choose to make your catches public, the following information may be visible to other users:

Catch photos and details (species, size, location)
Your display name
Catch timestamps

5.2 Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

OpenWeatherMap API: For weather data
OpenAI API: For AI fish identification and fishing forecasts
Google Maps/Mapbox: For map display
Firebase: For authentication and analytics

These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information.

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Correction: Update or correct your information
Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
Opt-out: Disable location services or camera access in your device settings
Data Portability: Export your fishing records

7. Children's Privacy

FishCastX is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account at any time.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

10. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@pastimefoundry.com
Company: Pastime Foundry LLC

11. Permissions Summary

Permission	Purpose
Camera	Take photos of catches and identify fish species
Location	Provide weather forecasts and record catch locations
Storage	Save and access photos from your device
Internet	Access weather data and sync your fishing records