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PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated: May 2026
Overview
FishIQ is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use the FishIQ application.
Information We Collect
FishIQ collects minimal information to provide our services:
- 📍 Location — Only when you use "Use My Location" for bait shop searches. Not stored.
- 📸 Photos — Sent to AI for identification only. Not stored on our servers.
- 🏆 Catch Log — Stored locally on your device only. Never transmitted.
- 📊 Usage Data — Basic anonymous statistics to improve the app.
How We Use Your Information
- ✅ To provide AI-powered fishing recommendations
- ✅ To identify fish species from photos you submit
- ✅ To find bait shops near your location
- ✅ To improve app performance and features
Third Party Services
- 🤖 Anthropic Claude AI — Powers our AI features
- 🌊 NOAA APIs — Tide and weather data
- 📍 Google Places API — Bait shop searches
- 🌤️ Open-Meteo — Weather forecast data
Data Storage
Your catch log data is stored locally on your device using browser localStorage. This data never leaves your device and is not accessible to us.
Children's Privacy
FishIQ does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.