Privacy Policy - Gone Surfing
Last updated: January 2025
What information we collect
Location Information
Gone Surfing collects location data to track your surf sessions and provide accurate wave counting and session statistics. This location data is stored locally on your device and is used solely for the purpose of tracking your surf sessions. We do not transmit or store your location data on our servers.
Apple Watch Integration
When using Gone Surfing with Apple Watch, the app may collect motion and heart rate data to enhance session tracking and wave counting accuracy. This data is processed locally and synchronized between your iPhone and Apple Watch through Apple's secure ecosystem.
Session Data
The app stores surf session information including duration, wave count, location name, and session notes. All session data is stored locally on your device and can be deleted at any time through the app settings.
How we use the information we collect
Location Data
Location information is used exclusively to:
- Track the start and end points of your surf sessions
- Provide accurate session duration and distance calculations
- Enable location-based session organization and history
- Improve wave counting accuracy based on movement patterns
Analytics Data
We may collect anonymous usage analytics to improve app performance and user experience. This data does not include personal information or specific location coordinates.
How we share the information we collect
Location and Personal Data
We do NOT share, transmit, or store your location data or personal information on external servers. All sensitive data remains on your device.
Anonymous Analytics
Only anonymous, aggregated usage statistics may be shared with third-party analytics services to help us improve the app. This data cannot be used to identify individual users or their locations.
Third-Party Services
Gone Surfing may use the following third-party services for analytics and crash reporting:
Data Retention and Deletion
All surf session data, including location information, is stored locally on your device. You can delete individual sessions or all data at any time through the app settings. Uninstalling the app will permanently remove all stored data.
Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data. Since location and session data is stored locally on your device, it benefits from iOS security features including device encryption and secure storage.
Changes to this privacy policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any changes through app updates or notifications. Your continued use of Gone Surfing following the posting of changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at swellsolutions@gmail.com