Privacy Policy

The SOS App ("the App") is a personal safety application operated by The Drone Wave LLC, doing business as Scintilla Dev ("we," "us," or "our"). This section explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use The SOS App.

Your safety is our priority — and so is your privacy. We collect only what is necessary to deliver the core safety features you rely on.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

We collect the following information when you create or update your account:

• Email address
• Full name
• Phone number (optional)
• Profile picture (optional)
• Locale, timezone, and language preference
• Subscription plan (if applicable)

Users may update their name, phone number, and profile information at any time inside the App.

1.2 Location Data

We collect:

• Precise GPS location — only when SOS tracking or family live‑location sharing is active
• Approximate location — used as fallback when GPS is unavailable (IP‑based geolocation)

Your location is only shared with contacts YOU choose, such as emergency contacts or mutually approved family members.

1.3 Device Information

We collect limited device information to ensure the App functions properly:

• Firebase Cloud Messaging token (for push notifications)
• Device model and OS version
• App version
• Crash logs and diagnostics (testing builds only; not collected in production)

We do not collect advertising identifiers.

1.4 Usage Information

We collect anonymized data about how you use the App to improve reliability and performance. This includes:

• Screen views and time spent per screen
• Feature usage (e.g. SOS triggered, contacts added, paywall viewed)
• App session start and end events
• App version and platform (iOS or Android)

This data is collected via Firebase Analytics (Google) and stored in our own database. It is never linked to your name, email, phone number, or GPS coordinates. No advertising identifiers are collected.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Send SOS alerts to your chosen contacts
• Share your live GPS location during emergencies
• Enable family location sharing with mutual consent
• Deliver push notifications (SOS alerts, check‑ins, family requests)
• Authenticate and manage your account
• Improve App performance and safety features
• Prevent fraud or misuse

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information.

3. How We Share Your Information

We only share your data with:

3.1 Your Emergency Contacts

When SOS is triggered, your real‑time location and alert information are shared with the contacts you designate.

3.2 Family Members (Mutual Consent Required)

Both parties must approve the connection before any location data is shared. Either party can remove the connection at any time.

3.3 Service Providers

We use trusted third‑party services to power core functionality:

These providers process data on our behalf and do not use it for advertising.

3.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect safety.

4. Family Consent System

• Adding someone as a family member requires their explicit consent
• Both parties must accept the connection before any data is shared
• Removing a connection immediately stops all location sharing

5. Data Storage & Security

We take security seriously:

• All data is stored on Supabase (PostgreSQL) with encrypted connections (TLS/SSL)
• Security PINs are stored as SHA‑256 hashes
• Row‑Level Security (RLS) ensures users can only access their own data
• All API communication uses HTTPS encryption

No system is 100% secure, but we use industry‑standard protections.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to provide App functionality, comply with legal obligations, and maintain accurate safety records.

6.1 Location Data

Data Type	Retention	Cleanup Method
Family GPS tracking (gps_data)	7 days	Daily cleanup (04:00 UTC)
SOS alerts (sos_alerts)	1 year	Daily cleanup
SOS trails (sos_trails)	5 years (coordinates removed after retention period)	Daily cleanup
Live locations (live_locations)	Overwritten continuously	Single row per user
Daily summaries	1 year	Daily cleanup

6.2 User Account Data

Data Type	Retention	Notes
Profile	Until account deletion	Users may update anytime
Auth credentials	Until account deletion	Managed by Supabase Auth
Emergency contacts	Until account deletion	Stored securely
Family connections	Until account deletion	Removed immediately when disconnected
Push tokens	Until logout or deletion	FCM tokens
Security PIN	Until account deletion	SHA‑256 hash

6.3 Notification & Activity Logs

Data Type	Retention	Notes
Notification logs	Indefinite (anonymized on deletion)	Delivery records
Check‑in responses	1 year	Family acknowledgments
Tracking debug logs	7 days	Not collected in production

Production builds do not store GPS debug logs or developer diagnostic logs.

6.4 On‑Device Storage (AsyncStorage)

Key	Purpose	Cleared on Logout
@unified_gps_state	GPS config, pending sync, auth tokens	Yes
@permissions_requested	Onboarding flag	Yes
@disclaimer_accepted	Acceptance timestamp	Yes
@coach_marks_*	Tutorial flags	Yes
@security_pin	Local PIN cache	Yes
@app_language	Language preference	No

6.5 Third‑Party Data Sharing

See Section 3.3.

6.6 Account Deletion

When you delete your account:

• All personal data, GPS history, SOS trails, contacts, family connections, and profile information are permanently deleted
• Notification logs are anonymized
• On‑device storage is cleared (except language preference)

Supabase Auth may retain an orphaned authentication record; this is a known limitation of Supabase.

6.7 Consent Records (Retained Indefinitely)

To comply with legal, audit, and safety requirements, we retain proof of user consent indefinitely. This includes:

• user_id
• email address
• policy version
• timestamp of acceptance

These records are never deleted, even if the user deletes their account. They are used only to verify that the user agreed to the Terms and Privacy Policy. We do not use consent records for analytics, marketing, or profiling.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your region, you may have the right to:

• Access your data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your data
• Stop location sharing
• Remove contacts or family connections
• Withdraw consent
• Request a copy of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@scintilladev.com.

8. Children's Privacy

The SOS App is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal data, contact us so we can delete it.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be stored or processed in countries outside your own. We take steps to ensure your information remains protected regardless of location.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Your continued use of the App after changes means you accept the updated Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:

The Drone Wave LLC (dba Scintilla Dev)
Email: contact@scintilladev.com
Or via our contact page: scintilladev.com/index.html#support

The Hunter App ("the App") is a hunting companion application operated by The Drone Wave LLC, doing business as Scintilla Dev ("we," "us," or "our"). This section explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use The Hunter App.

We collect only what is necessary to deliver hunting area data, GPS tracking, weather forecasts, and safety features.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

We collect the following when you create or update your account:

• Email address
• Full name
• Profile picture (optional)
• Language preference
• Subscription plan (if applicable)

1.2 Location Data

We collect:

• Precise GPS location — when hunting GPS tracking is active (foreground and background)
• GPS breadcrumbs — recorded during active hunting sessions to create trail maps
• Waypoints — user-placed map markers during hunts
• Active hunter presence — your area ID is shared to show hunter density on public lands

Background location is used only during active hunting sessions and requires your explicit permission. A persistent notification is shown while tracking is active.

1.3 Photos & Camera

The App uses your camera and photo library to:

• Capture harvest log photos (game harvested during hunts)
• Upload firearm photos to your personal gun collection
• Set your profile picture
• Save photos to interest points on the map

Photos are stored in private, per-user storage buckets. Only you can access your private photos. Photos attached to public interest points are subject to moderation review before being visible to other users.

1.4 Hunting Activity Data

• Hunting tracks (GPS trails, duration, distance)
• Harvest logs (species, location, date, shot distance, weather conditions, firearm used)
• Interest points (saved map pins with notes and photos)
• Firearm collection (make, model, caliber — optional)

1.5 Device Information

• Firebase Cloud Messaging token (for push notifications)
• Device platform (Android/iOS)
• App version

We do not collect advertising identifiers.

1.6 Weather Data

We use your location to fetch weather forecasts from Open-Meteo (a free, open-source weather API). No personal data is sent to Open-Meteo — only coordinates.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Display hunting areas, seasons, and regulations on the map
• Record and display your hunting GPS tracks
• Store harvest logs and firearm data
• Show weather forecasts and hunting condition alerts
• Display active hunter density on public lands
• Send push notifications (weather alerts, hunting conditions)
• Enable emergency SOS alerts to your chosen contacts
• Track gamification progress (badges, ranks, XP)
• Authenticate and manage your account

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information.

3. How We Share Your Information

3.1 Emergency Contacts

When SOS is triggered, your real-time location is shared with your designated emergency contacts.

3.2 Content Moderation

Photos and content submitted to public interest points are reviewed by our moderation team before being made visible to other users. This is to ensure compliance with our content guidelines and prevent inappropriate material (nudity, violence, spam). You may report content or block other users at any time.

3.3 Active Hunter Presence

When you are actively hunting on a public land area, your presence (area ID only — not your exact location) may be visible to other users to show hunter density. Your name, profile, and GPS coordinates are never shared with other hunters.

3.4 Service Providers

We use trusted third-party services:

These providers process data on our behalf and do not use it for advertising.

3.5 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect safety.

4. Data Storage & Security

• All data is stored on Supabase (PostgreSQL) with encrypted connections (TLS/SSL)
• Row-Level Security (RLS) ensures users can only access their own data
• Photos are stored in private per-user storage buckets
• All API communication uses HTTPS encryption
• Hunting area data is cached locally for offline use

5. Data Retention

5.1 Hunting Activity Data

Data Type	Retention	Notes
Hunting tracks (GPS trails)	Until account deletion	User may delete individual tracks
Harvest logs	Until account deletion	User may delete individual logs
Interest points	Until account deletion	User may delete individual points
Active hunter presence	Overwritten continuously	Cleared when user leaves area
Firearm collection	Until account deletion	User may delete individual entries

5.2 User Account Data

Data Type	Retention	Notes
Profile	Until account deletion	Users may update anytime
Auth credentials	Until account deletion	Managed by Supabase Auth
Emergency contacts	Until account deletion	Stored securely
Push tokens	Until logout or deletion	FCM tokens
Gamification (badges, XP)	Until account deletion	Earned progress

5.3 On-Device Storage (AsyncStorage)

Key	Purpose	Cleared on Logout
@map_preferences_cache	Map filter settings	Yes
@hunting_areas_*	Cached hunting area data (offline use)	Yes
@harvest_logs_cache	Cached harvest logs	Yes
@hunting_active_track	Current hunting session GPS data	Yes
@offline_map_packs	Downloaded offline map metadata	No
@app_language	Language preference	No
@app_theme	Dark/light theme preference	No

5.4 Account Deletion

When you delete your account:

• All personal data, hunting tracks, harvest logs, interest points, photos, firearm data, emergency contacts, and profile information are permanently deleted
• Gamification progress (badges, XP, rank) is permanently deleted
• On-device storage is cleared (except language and theme preferences)

6. Your Rights

Depending on your region, you may have the right to:

• Access your data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your data
• Stop location tracking
• Delete individual hunting tracks, harvest logs, or interest points
• Withdraw consent
• Request a copy of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@scintilladev.com.

7. Children's Privacy

The Hunter App is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided personal data, contact us so we can delete it.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be stored or processed in countries outside your own. We take steps to ensure your information remains protected regardless of location.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Your continued use of the App after changes means you accept the updated Policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:

The Drone Wave LLC (dba Scintilla Dev)
Email: contact@scintilladev.com
Or via our contact page: scintilladev.com/index.html#support

This Privacy Policy applies to your use of GPS Ghost ("the App"), operated by The Drone Wave LLC, doing business as Scintilla Dev ("we," "us," or "our").

GPS Ghost is a local-only GPS emulation tool. We do not collect, transmit, or store any personal data on our servers. There are no user accounts, no registration, and no backend infrastructure.

1. No Data Collected

GPS Ghost does not collect any personal information. Specifically:

• We do not collect your name, email address, or any account information
• We do not collect your real GPS location
• We do not collect usage statistics or analytics
• We do not collect device identifiers
• We do not send any data to our servers — because we have no servers

Your use of the App is entirely private and local to your device.

2. Local Storage

The App stores certain data locally on your device using Android's AsyncStorage, including:

• Saved routes and waypoints you create
• App settings and preferences (speed unit, language)

This data never leaves your device and is deleted when you uninstall the App or clear the App's data through Android Settings.

3. Location Permission

The App requests access to your device's location solely to display your current position as a visual reference on the map. This location data is never recorded, transmitted, or stored by us. It is used only in real time within the App to help you orient yourself on the map while building a route.

You may deny location permission and still use all core features of the App.

4. Third-Party Services

The App uses Mapbox to render interactive maps. Mapbox may process limited telemetry data (such as map tile requests) in accordance with their own privacy policy. We do not control or have access to that data.

No other third-party SDKs that collect personal data are integrated in this App.

5. Children's Privacy

GPS Ghost does not knowingly collect any data from children under the age of 13 (or the applicable minimum age in your jurisdiction). Since the App collects no data at all, there is no additional risk to minors.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy if the App's functionality changes in a way that affects data practices. Any updates will be posted here with a revised date.

7. Contact Us

The Drone Wave LLC (dba Scintilla Dev)
Email: contact@scintilladev.com
Contact page: scintilladev.com/index.html#support