Last updated: August 13, 2025

Introduction

EddyNote ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address, username, password (encrypted), and profile details

• Fishing Content: Voice recordings, fishing notes, photos, videos, and location data

• User Preferences: App settings, notification preferences, and privacy choices

Information Automatically Collected

• Location Data: GPS coordinates (only when you grant permission and use location features)

• Usage Analytics: App usage patterns, feature interactions, and performance metrics

• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, and app version

How We Use Your Information

• Provide core app functionality (note creation, transcription, weather integration)

• Enable social features (crew sharing, location sharing with friends)

• Process voice recordings for transcription services

• Improve app performance and user experience

• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries

• Process subscription payments and manage account billing

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We Do Not Sell Your Data

We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our app:

• RevenueCat: Subscription and in-app purchase management

• Amazon Web Services (AWS): Cloud hosting, data storage, and voice transcription services

• Weather Services: Location-based weather data (only when you enable weather features)

Voice Recording and Transcription

• Primary Processing: Voice transcription occurs on your device when possible

• Backup Processing: If on-device transcription fails, audio is securely transmitted to AWS Transcribe services

• Data Security: All voice data is encrypted in transit and at rest

• Retention: Transcribed text is stored; original audio files may be retained for quality improvement

Location Data

• Location access is entirely optional and requires your explicit permission

• Used only for features you enable: boat launch locations, weather data, and note location tagging

• You can disable location access at any time in your device settings

• Location data is not shared with third parties except for weather services when enabled

Data Security

• All data is encrypted in transit using industry-standard TLS encryption

• Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text

• Regular security audits and updates to protect your information

• Secure cloud infrastructure with access controls and monitoring

Your Privacy Rights

• Account Access: View and update your account information in app settings

• Data Deletion: Delete your account and all associated data through the app's "Delete Account" feature

• Location Control: Enable/disable location services in device settings

• Communication Preferences: Manage notification settings within the app

Children's Privacy

EddyNote is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

• Email: dylan@eddynote.app

• Developer: Dylan Evans

• Website: https://eddynote.app

For data deletion requests or privacy concerns, please contact us at the email address above.