Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

The Human-Readable Version

We don't want to do anything creepy with your data. WikiCatch is a community-driven platform for anglers to discover and share fishing spots. We respect your privacy and handle your data responsibly.

A) Without an Account

You can browse fishing spots, view catch logs, and explore the map without creating an account.
Without an account, we don't collect any personal information about you.
We may collect anonymous usage analytics to understand how people use the app.

B) With a WikiCatch Account

What account information do we store?

When you sign up, we store your email address, display name, and profile photo (if you choose to add one).
Authentication is handled by Firebase Authentication (Google). If you sign in with Apple or Google, we receive only the information you authorize.
Data transmitted via the app to and from our servers is encrypted following industry best practices.

What do we store about your catch logs?

Your catch logs are stored on our servers to provide the service.
Catch log data includes: fishing spot, date, rating, notes, fish caught (species, quantity, weight, length), and any photos you attach.
You control the visibility of each catch log — public or private.
Private catch logs are only visible to you. Public catch logs may be seen by other WikiCatch users on the fishing spot page.

What other data do we store?

Your favorite fishing spots (spots you've saved).

What do we do with your data?

We act responsibly with it. Beyond what is needed to run WikiCatch, we will not share your data with third parties. We will never sell your data.

How is your data shared with third parties so we can run WikiCatch?

Your data is stored on Google Cloud / Firebase servers.
Search functionality is provided by Algolia. Fishing spot and species data is indexed for search — no personal user data is sent to Algolia.
Payment processing (if applicable) is handled by Apple (App Store). We don't store your payment details.

C) Anonymous Usage Data

We may use analytics to track anonymous usage patterns (e.g., "someone viewed a fishing spot in Hungary"). This helps us understand which features people use and improve the app.
Our map provider (Apple Maps) may collect anonymous data to improve mapping services.
We use crash reporting to track and fix crashes. These reports include non-identifiable information such as device type and crash location.

D) Location Data

WikiCatch uses your device's location to show you nearby fishing spots on the map.
Location access is optional — you can use WikiCatch without granting location permissions.
We do not continuously track your location in the background.

E) Photos

Photos you upload to catch logs are stored on our servers (Firebase Storage).
We do not access your photo library without your explicit permission.
Photos in public catch logs may be visible to other users.

Privacy Policy — Legal Version

WikiCatch is operated by Ákos Köműves ("us", "we", "our"). We respect your right to privacy and share your concern about the security of any data you may submit via our mobile application ("WikiCatch", or the "App") or through our website at wikicatch.app (collectively, the "Services").

Your privacy is critically important to us. Our fundamental principles:

We don't ask you for personal information unless we truly need it.
We don't share your personal information with anyone except to comply with the law, develop our products, or protect our rights.
We don't store personal information on our servers unless required for the ongoing operation of our Services.

Information We Collect

Account Information

We collect and associate with your account the information you provide when you sign up (your name, email address, and profile photo). If you sign in via Apple or Google, we receive the information you authorize those services to share.

Location Data

WikiCatch includes location-based features such as finding nearby fishing spots. To provide these features, WikiCatch may request access to your device's location services. This access is optional and you can use WikiCatch without it. We do not track your location in the background.

User-Generated Content

Content you create, including catch logs, ratings, and photos, is stored on our servers to provide the Services.

Third-Party Services

WikiCatch uses the following third-party services:

Firebase (Google Cloud) — Authentication, database, file storage, and cloud functions.
Algolia — Search indexing for fishing spots and fish species. No personal user data is shared with Algolia.
Apple MapKit — Map display and geocoding.

Data Security

WikiCatch uses industry-standard encryption (SSL/TLS) for data transmission. We restrict access to data to those who need it to operate and improve the app.

Children

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If you are under 13, please do not submit any personal data through the app.

Your Control of Your Data

You can delete your catch logs at any time within the app.
You can control the visibility of your catch logs (public or private).
You can request deletion of your entire account by emailing hi@wikicatch.app.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us at:
hi@wikicatch.app