Last Updated: March 24, 2026
FishSmart Pro ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Progressive Web App (PWA) and related services.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Location Data
To provide accurate fishing intelligence, including local weather and species-specific bite scores, FishSmart Pro collects your approximate location via:
- IP Address Geolocation: Used to determine your general region.
- Browser Geolocation API: If granted permission, we use precise coordinates to fetch real-time weather data for your exact fishing spot.
1.2 Device Information
We may collect technical information about the device you use to access the app, including:
- Device type (e.g., mobile, tablet)
- Operating system
- Browser type
- PWA installation status
1.3 Usage Data
We collect anonymous data on how you interact with the app (e.g., feature usage, species selected) to improve our scientific models and AI accuracy.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data to:
- Calculate the Bite Score based on local environmental conditions.
- Generate AI-powered fishing strategies via the Google Gemini AI integration.
- Provide localized weather forecasts and barometric pressure trends.
- Maintain and optimize the performance of the PWA (Service Workers/Caching).
3. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services
FishSmart Pro shares specific data with the following service providers to enable core functionality:
- Google Gemini AI: Environmental context (Temperature, Pressure, Species) is sent to generate strategies. No personally identifiable information (PII) is sent to the AI engine.
- OpenWeatherMap: Location data is sent to retrieve meteorological forecasts.
- IP Geolocation Services: Your IP address is used to provide initial localization.
Note: We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
4. Security
We implement security measures, including Helmet.js for HTTP header protection and encrypted API communication, to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
5. User Rights and Choices
- Location Permissions: You can revoke location access at any time through your browser or device settings.
- Data Deletion: As we do not require user accounts, most data is stored locally in your browser's cache. Clearing your browser data will remove this information.
- Opt-Out: You may stop all collection of information by uninstalling the PWA or closing the application.
6. Compliance with App Store Requirements
This policy is designed to comply with the transparency requirements of the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. We ensure that:
- Data collection is limited to what is necessary for app functionality.
- Users are informed of third-party data sharing for AI and weather services.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact the FishSmart Pro Team through our official repository or support channels.
This policy may be updated periodically. Your continued use of the app constitutes acceptance of any changes.