Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 13, 2024

1. Introduction

Elevation Survey (the "App") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Location Information

For surveying purposes, the App collects the following location information:

• GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude)
• Elevation data
• Survey point location data

Purpose: Recording survey data, managing survey sites, ensuring accuracy of survey results

Retention Period: Until the user deletes their account or manually deletes the data

2.2 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect the following information:

• Email address
• Username
• Password (stored encrypted)

2.3 Survey Data

We collect and store the following survey-related data:

• Survey result data
• Site information
• Survey timestamps
• Device information (model, OS version)

2.4 Usage Data

For app improvement, we collect the following information:

• App usage frequency
• Crash reports
• Performance data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Recording and managing survey data
• Managing user accounts
• Cloud synchronization of data
• Improving app functionality
• Providing customer support
• Maintaining security

4. Information Sharing

We do not share your personal information with third parties except in the following cases:

• When you have given explicit consent
• When required by law
• With service providers necessary for app functionality (e.g., cloud storage, authentication services)

5. Data Protection

We protect your data using the following methods:

• Data encryption (in transit and at rest)
• Secure authentication systems
• Regular security audits
• Access restrictions

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• View, modify, or delete personal information
• Export your data
• Stop location data collection
• Delete your account

7. Third-Party Services

The App uses the following third-party services:

• Firebase: Database, authentication, analytics
• RevenueCat: Subscription management
• Google Maps: Map display (does not collect location data)

8. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated as needed. We will notify you within the app for significant changes.

10. Contact Us

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