CatchMate Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 10, 2026

1. Introduction

CatchMate ("we", "our", "us") is a fishing companion app for Australia and New Zealand. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Display name / username
• Password (encrypted, we cannot see it)

2.2 Location Data

With your permission, we collect your device's GPS location to:

• Show nearby fishing spots, boat ramps, and tide stations
• Provide accurate tide, weather, and solunar data for your area
• Display nearby fishing locations on the map

You can deny location permission and manually select your location instead. We do not track your location in the background.

2.3 User-Generated Content

• Catch logs (species, location, photos, notes)
• Custom map pins you create
• Social feed posts
• Profile information you provide

2.4 Device Information

We may collect basic device information (device type, OS version) for app compatibility and crash reporting.

3. How We Use Your Information

• Provide personalised fishing data (tides, weather, bite times) for your location
• Store and display your catch logs and fishing history
• Enable social features (sharing catches, community feed)
• Improve app performance and fix bugs
• Send relevant notifications (if you opt in)

4. Third-Party Services

CatchMate uses the following third-party services:

• Google Firebase (Authentication, Database) — Privacy Policy
• Google Maps / Places API (Maps, location search) — Privacy Policy
• WillyWeather API (Tide and swell data) — Australian weather data provider
• Open-Meteo (Weather data) — Open source weather API
• Expo / EAS (App building and updates) — Privacy Policy

5. Data Storage and Security

• Account data is stored securely on Google Firebase servers
• Passwords are encrypted and cannot be viewed by anyone
• Local data (selected location, custom pins) is stored on your device only
• We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data
• We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your account and associated data
• Withdraw consent for location tracking at any time
• Export your catch log data

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.

7. Children's Privacy

CatchMate is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes through the app.

9. Contact Us

For privacy questions or requests:

Email: info@starladigital.net