Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 4, 2026

Overview

River Fishing Forecast is a planning tool that helps freshwater anglers assess river and weather conditions for saved fishing spots. This policy describes what data the app collects, how it is used, and the choices you have.

River Fishing Forecast does not require an account. In this version, all user-created data is stored locally on your device.

Data We Collect and Store

Data Stored on Your Device

Data Type	Example	Purpose
Saved fishing spots	Name, coordinates, USGS station ID	Display conditions for your spots
Fishing logs	Date, species, catch result, notes, condition snapshot	Personal trip record
App preferences	Unit selection (imperial/metric)	Display customization
Subscription status	Pro or Free, managed via StoreKit	Feature entitlement

All of the above is stored locally using SwiftData on your device. The app does not sync this data to any server.

Location Data

River Fishing Forecast accesses your location only when you actively search for nearby river stations. Specifically:

You tap “Add a spot” and enter a city, river name, or zip code.
The app uses Apple’s geocoder to convert your search to coordinates.
Those coordinates are sent to the USGS and NOAA APIs to find nearby stations and retrieve conditions.

Location is not tracked in the background. Precise coordinates are not stored unless you explicitly save a spot.

Third-Party Services

River Fishing Forecast communicates with the following services to retrieve river and weather data:

Overview

Data We Collect and Store

Data Stored on Your Device

Location Data

Third-Party Services

1. U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)