Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 26, 2026

RodNote ("we", "our", or "the App") is a fishing journal application for iOS. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you sign in with Apple, we receive your name, email address, and a unique user identifier. Apple may provide a private relay email if you choose to hide your address. We store this information to maintain your account.

Fishing Session Data

You create and store fishing session records including timestamps, rod configurations, event logs (casts, bites, catches), and text notes. This data is yours and is stored to provide the core journaling functionality.

Location Data

With your permission, the App accesses your device location to mark fishing spots on the map. Location data is associated with your sessions and stored locally and on our servers. You can change the session location manually at any time. We do not track your location in the background.

Photos

With your permission, the App accesses your camera and photo library to attach images to session events. Photos are stored locally on your device and synced to our servers as part of your session data.

Weather Data

The App retrieves weather information for your fishing location from third-party weather services (OpenWeatherMap) via our server infrastructure. Your approximate location coordinates are sent to obtain this data.

Device Information

When you submit a problem report, we collect device model, iOS version, and app version to help diagnose issues. This information is sent only when you explicitly choose to submit a report.

Analytics

We use third-party analytics services to understand how the App is used and to improve it. These services may collect anonymized usage data such as screen views, feature usage frequency, and app performance metrics. No personally identifiable information is shared with analytics providers.

AI Assistant

When you use the AI assistant feature, your session context and messages are sent to our servers for processing by a large language model. We do not use your conversations to train AI models. AI responses are generated in real time and are not stored beyond the current session context.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored locally on your device (SQLite) and synced to our cloud servers (Supabase, hosted on AWS) when an internet connection is available. The App is designed to work fully offline; cloud sync happens automatically when connectivity is restored.

We use industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (TLS) for all data transfers and encrypted storage on our servers.

Data Retention and Deletion

Your data is retained as long as you maintain an active account. You can delete your account at any time from the Profile screen in the App. When you delete your account:

This process is irreversible.

Third-Party Services

The App uses the following third-party services:

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Children's Privacy

The App is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the App or by other means. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Email: [email protected]