FishCast

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how FishCast ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our mobile application (the "App") and any related services (collectively, the "Services"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you use our Services, you may choose to provide us with certain personal information that can be used to identify you ("Personal Information"). This includes:

  • Account information: When you create an account, we may collect your name, email address, and password.
  • Profile information: You may choose to provide additional information for your profile, such as a username, profile picture, and fishing preferences.
  • Catch logging data: Information about your fishing trips, including dates, locations, catches, bait used, and photos you choose to upload.
  • Payment information: If you purchase a premium subscription, we collect payment information through our third-party payment processors (such as Apple iTunes). We do not directly store your complete payment card information.
  • Communications: When you contact our customer support, we may collect information about your inquiry and any communications between us.

1.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you use our App, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage of the Services:

  • Device information: We collect information about the device you use to access the App, including device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
  • Location information: With your permission, we collect precise location data to provide location-based services such as tide information, weather forecasts, and fishing regulations specific to your area. You can disable location services at any time through your device settings.
  • Usage data: We collect information about how you use the App, including the features you access, the actions you take, the time and duration of your sessions, and the frequency of your use of different features.
  • Log data: We collect log data including IP address, access times, and pages or screens viewed.
  • Cookies and similar technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your interactions with the App. You can manage cookie preferences through your device settings.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party sources, including:

  • Service providers: Third-party services that help us operate the App, such as payment processors, analytics providers, and customer support tools.
  • Publicly available sources: Information from public databases or other publicly available sources that we use to enhance our Services, such as fishing regulations data.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve our Services: We use your information to operate, maintain, and enhance the App, including to personalize your experience, provide location-based services, and develop new features.
  • To process payments: We use payment information to process your subscription purchases and prevent fraudulent transactions.
  • To communicate with you: We use your contact information to send you updates about the App, respond to your inquiries, and provide customer support.
  • To analyze usage patterns: We use usage data to understand how users interact with the App, identify trends, and improve our Services.
  • To provide AI-powered insights: We use your catch data and usage information to generate personalized recommendations and solunar forecasts through our AI analysis tools.
  • To comply with legal obligations: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
  • To protect our rights and interests: We use information to prevent fraud, security breaches, and other unauthorized activities.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your Personal Information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • With service providers: We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, cloud storage, and customer support. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
  • For legal reasons: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, or in response to valid requests by public authorities (such as a court or government agency).
  • To protect rights and safety: We may share information to protect the rights, property, or safety of FishCast, our users, or others, including to prevent fraud or respond to security incidents.
  • In connection with a business transfer: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email or prominent notice in the App of any such change in ownership or control of your Personal Information.
  • With your consent: We may share your information with third parties when you give us explicit consent to do so.

4. Data Retention

We retain your Personal Information for as long as necessary to provide the Services to you and to comply with our legal obligations. The retention period for different types of information is as follows:

  • Account information: We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we may retain certain information for a reasonable period to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements.
  • Catch logging data: We retain your catch data as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, you may request the deletion of your catch data, which we will process within a reasonable timeframe.
  • Payment information: We do not store complete payment card information. Payment details are processed and stored by our third-party payment processors in accordance with their privacy policies and applicable regulations.
  • Usage data: We retain usage data for a reasonable period to analyze trends, improve the App, and comply with legal requirements, typically no longer than 24 months after the last use.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your Personal Information, including the right to access, correct, or delete your information. To exercise these rights, please contact us at chuidiaotianqi3630@163.com.

5.1 Access and Correction

You may access and update your account information by logging into your account and visiting the profile settings. For other information, you may submit a request to access or correct your Personal Information by contacting us.

5.2 Deletion

You may request the deletion of your account and Personal Information by contacting us. We will process your request in accordance with applicable laws. Please note that some information may be retained as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

5.3 Location Preferences

You can control whether the App has access to your location through your device settings. Disabling location services may limit certain features of the App, such as location-specific weather and tide information.

5.4 Marketing Communications

You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in the emails we send or by contacting us directly.

5.5 Do Not Track

Some web browsers offer a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. The App does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals, as there is no uniform standard for how such signals should be interpreted and enforced.

6. Security of Your Information

We take reasonable measures to protect your Personal Information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Secure authentication mechanisms
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Restricted access to Personal Information by authorized personnel only

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and you use the Services at your own risk.

7. Children's Privacy

The Services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information as soon as possible. If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at chuidiaotianqi3630@163.com.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

The App may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by FishCast. This Privacy Policy does not apply to such third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and, in some cases, we may provide additional notice (such as sending an email or displaying a notification in the App). We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about our information practices.

10. Contact Us

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

chuidiaotianqi3630@163.com