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Tour Caddie Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 25, 2024
Summary: Tour Caddie respects your privacy. We only use your location to fetch wind data via Apple WeatherKit. We don't track you, show ads, or sell your data.
Information We Collect
Location Data: Tour Caddie uses your device's GPS to determine your current location. This is used solely to fetch accurate wind and weather data for your area from Apple WeatherKit.
- Location is processed locally on your device
- Location is sent to Apple WeatherKit to retrieve weather data
- Location is not stored permanently by us
- Location is not shared with third parties for tracking
Camera: Tour Caddie uses your camera to display a live preview that helps you aim at the flag. No photos or videos are captured or stored.
Compass: We use your device's magnetometer to determine direction for wind angle calculations. This data is processed locally and never transmitted.
Information We Don't Collect
- Personal information (name, email, phone)
- Device identifiers for tracking
- Usage analytics or behavior data
- Advertising identifiers
- Any data for sale to third parties
Third-Party Services
Apple WeatherKit: We use Apple WeatherKit to fetch hyperlocal weather and wind data. When you use Tour Caddie, your GPS coordinates are sent to Apple's weather service to retrieve current conditions.
- Apple WeatherKit is Apple's official weather service
- Data is handled according to Apple's privacy practices
- No personal identifiers are shared beyond location
- Apple's privacy policy: apple.com/legal/privacy
Weather data provided by Apple Weather
Data Storage
Tour Caddie stores your preferences (units, default settings) locally on your device using standard iOS UserDefaults. This data:
- Never leaves your device
- Is not backed up to any external server
- Can be deleted by uninstalling the app
We also cache weather data locally for offline use:
- Wind data cached for up to 2 hours
- Forecast data cached for up to 4 hours
- Cache is stored only on your device
Children's Privacy
Tour Caddie does not knowingly collect any personal information from children under 13. The app is suitable for all ages (4+).
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
Your Rights
You can:
- Deny location access (app will still work with manual wind input)
- Deny camera access (app will show gradient background instead)
- Delete all data by uninstalling the app