🔒 ICW Navigate Privacy Policy

ICW Navigate — Florida Intracoastal Waterway · App Version 1.0 · Last Updated: May 14, 2026

Overview

BassTech Consulting Group ("we", "us", "our") operates the ICW Navigate iOS application ("the App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the App, whether on your iPhone, iPad, or associated Apple devices via iCloud.

Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use the App.

Information We Collect

1. App Usage & Analytics

We collect anonymized usage data through Apple's built-in App Analytics (via App Store Connect), including:

• App launch frequency and session duration
• Features accessed (chart view, tide, weather, safety rating)
• Search queries and filter usage
• Crashes and performance metrics
• Device type and iOS version

This data is aggregated and anonymized — we do NOT receive personally identifiable information.

2. Location Data (Optional)

ICW Navigate uses your location to display your current position on the waterway map and calculate distance to waypoints. Location is:

• Always optional — location permission is requested at first launch and can be disabled in iPhone Settings > Privacy > Location Services
• Never stored on our servers — location data stays on your device and syncs only to your private iCloud CloudKit container
• Never shared with third parties — we never sell, trade, or monetize location data

3. User-Created Content

When you use the App, you may create:

• Waypoint data (latitude, longitude, custom names, notes)
• Trip plans and routes you design
• Bookmarked charts and tide stations

All user-created content is stored exclusively on your device and in your private iCloud CloudKit container — not on BassTech servers.

4. Device Information

Via App Store Connect analytics, Apple provides us with:

• Device model (iPhone, iPad)
• iOS version and build number
• App version and build
• Crash logs and performance data

Data Storage & Security

On-Device Storage

All App data — waypoints, trips, chart preferences — is stored in iOS's SQLite database on your device, encrypted by iOS's hardware-backed Data Protection (at rest).

iCloud Sync (Optional)

If you enable iCloud sync, your data is securely synced to your private iCloud CloudKit container:

• End-to-end encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3)
• Encrypted at rest in Apple's iCloud storage
• Accessible only to you via your Apple ID
• BassTech servers never have access to CloudKit data

External Data Sources (Third-Party APIs)

The App fetches data from public, government-owned sources:

• NOAA Charts & Tide Data — Public domain nautical charts and tide predictions (no auth)
• Open-Meteo Marine Weather — Open-source weather forecasts (no auth, no tracking)
• FWC GIS Data — Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission geographic data (public)

We do not send your location or user data to these external services. The App fetches public data based on your manual navigation (e.g., when you pan the map or search for a tide station).

How We Use Your Data

• 🗺️ Navigation & Mapping: Display charts, tide data, and weather on your map to help you navigate the Florida ICW safely.
• 📊 Safety Rating: Calculate the proprietary Water Safety Rating score based on real-time conditions (wind, waves, tide, pressure).
• ⚙️ App Features: Enable core features: waypoint storage, trip planning, chart bookmarks, widget updates.
• 🔄 Cloud Sync: Sync your data across your Apple devices via iCloud CloudKit (if enabled).
• 🐛 Troubleshooting: Collect anonymized crash logs and performance metrics to identify and fix bugs.
• 📈 Aggregate Analytics: Use anonymized usage trends to improve navigation UI, chart rendering, and weather accuracy.

Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell, trade, lease, or rent your personal information. Your data is shared only as necessary for core App functionality:

Apple Inc.

• iCloud CloudKit: If you enable sync, Apple syncs data to your private CloudKit container
• App Store Analytics: Apple aggregates anonymized crash and usage metrics

Public Government APIs

NOAA, Open-Meteo, and FWC provide public data — we do not transmit your location or user ID to these services.

Law Enforcement & Legal Process

We may disclose your information if required by law (subpoena, court order) or to protect BassTech's legal rights.

Your Privacy Rights

Access & Control

All your App data (waypoints, trips, preferences) is stored on your device and iCloud account under your full control. You can delete data anytime by:

• Deleting records in-app
• Disabling iCloud sync for the App in iPhone Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud > Manage Storage
• Uninstalling the App (local data is deleted; iCloud data remains accessible to you)

Location Permissions

You can disable location access anytime: iPhone Settings > Privacy > Location Services > ICW Navigate > (select "Never").

CCPA Rights (California Residents)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to:

• Know: What personal information is collected about you
• Delete: Request deletion of your App data
• Opt-Out: Disable location and analytics sharing

To exercise CCPA rights, contact: privacy@support.basstechdev.com

GDPR Rights (EU/EEA Residents)

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access, rectification, and erasure of your data
• Data portability (export your data)
• Withdraw consent to location and analytics sharing

To submit a GDPR request, contact: privacy@support.basstechdev.com

Data Retention

Children's Privacy

ICW Navigate is intended for adult mariners and boaters. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected data from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete it promptly. Parents who believe their child has provided data to the App should contact privacy@support.basstechdev.com.

Security Measures

• 🔐 Data Encryption: All data in transit uses TLS 1.3; at-rest data is encrypted by iOS's Data Protection and Apple's iCloud encryption.
• 🏠 Minimal Server Data: BassTech servers store no user location, no personal identifiers — only anonymized analytics and crash logs from Apple.
• 🔑 No Password Storage: Authentication is handled by Apple (Sign in with Apple). BassTech does not store passwords.
• 🔒 iCloud Security: iCloud data is end-to-end encrypted and accessible only via your Apple ID. Even Apple cannot decrypt your data.
• 🛡️ Third-Party APIs: External APIs (NOAA, Open-Meteo, FWC) are accessed without transmitting your identity or location.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as the App evolves or regulations change. We will post the updated policy in the App and update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the App after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy. For material changes, we will provide additional notice.

Contact Us

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

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