BiteClock Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 7, 2026

This policy explains what information the BiteClock mobile app ("BiteClock", "the app") handles, why, and the choices you have. BiteClock shows tide predictions, sun and moon times, fishing times and weather for places in the United States.

Who we are

BiteClock is published by an individual developer under the developer name Bunker Technology (the "developer", "we", "us"). The developer is the data controller for the limited data described here.

Contact: bunkersoftvn@gmail.com

Summary

• No account, no sign-up. We do not ask for your name, email or phone number.
• Your favorite places, settings and downloaded forecasts are stored only on your device.
• If you allow it, the app uses your approximate location while you are using it, to find the nearest tide station and the local forecast.
• The free version shows ads from Google AdMob. Where the law requires it (EEA, UK, Switzerland and certain US states), you are asked for consent or offered an opt-out through Google's consent tool.
• We use Google Analytics for Firebase to count anonymous app usage (for example, which screens are opened).
• We do not sell your personal information for money. Ad partners may receive device identifiers as described below.

Information the app handles

1. Location (optional)

• BiteClock asks for approximate (coarse) location only, and only while the app is open. It never uses background location.
• On your device, the location is used to pick the nearest tide station and to show your place on the Today screen.
• To get the weather forecast, the app sends the coordinates of the selected place (rounded) to the US National Weather Service API (api.weather.gov).
• You can deny location access and search for a place or station by name instead.
• We do not receive or store your location on our own servers. We do not run any servers for this app.

2. Requests to public data services

To show tides and weather, the app downloads data directly from US government services:

• NOAA CO-OPS (api.tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov): the app sends the tide station ID, the date range and the app name.
• National Weather Service (api.weather.gov): the app sends the place coordinates and an identifier for the app with our contact email, as the service requires.

Like any website, these services receive your device's IP address and request details. Their own privacy policies apply. BiteClock is not affiliated with or endorsed by NOAA or the NWS.

3. Data stored on your device

Favorite places, settings (units, time format, theme, reminders), your Pro status and cached forecasts (up to about 30 days) are stored locally on your device. They are not uploaded to us. Uninstalling the app deletes them.

Reminders (for example, "fishing time starts in 30 minutes") are scheduled locally on your device. We do not use push notification servers.

4. Advertising (Google AdMob)

The free version shows banner, interstitial and optional rewarded ads from Google AdMob. Rewarded ads are optional. You can watch one to unlock the 30-day view for 24 hours.

To deliver and measure ads and prevent fraud, Google may collect information from your device, such as:

• the advertising ID or other device identifiers,
• IP address and general location derived from it,
• device and app information,
• interactions with ads.

Consent:

• In the EEA, UK and Switzerland, the app shows Google's consent form (User Messaging Platform, IAB TCF) before ads are requested. You can accept, decline, or choose options.
• In US states with privacy laws, you can opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information for targeted advertising.
• You can change your choice at any time in Settings → Privacy choices (ads).
• If you do not consent, ads may still be shown but will be non-personalized or limited.

You can also reset or delete your advertising ID in your device settings.

The app is not directed to children, and we ask Google to treat requests as not child-directed. We also limit ad content to a family-appropriate maximum rating and block several sensitive categories (for example gambling, dating, politics).

Google's policy: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

5. Analytics (Google Analytics for Firebase)

We use Firebase Analytics to understand how the app is used so we can improve it.

What it collects:

• app instance ID,
• device model and OS version,
• app version,
• country or region (derived from IP),
• generic events such as screen views, "favorite saved" or "reminder set".

We do not send your location, the places you search for, or anything you type to analytics.

Analytics storage follows your ad-consent choice where the law requires it (Google Consent Mode).

Google's policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

6. Purchases (BiteClock Pro)

Pro subscriptions and one-time purchases are processed by Google Play (and, on iPhone, by Apple). We never see your payment details. The app only receives a purchase confirmation to unlock Pro features on your device.

Legal bases (EEA/UK users)

• Showing tides, weather and reminders that you request: performance of the service you asked for (contract).
• Personalized ads, and ad and analytics storage on your device: your consent. You can withdraw it at any time.
• Non-personalized ads, fraud prevention and basic app analytics: our legitimate interest in funding and improving a free app.

Sharing

We do not sell your personal information for money. Data is shared only with:

• the service providers named above (Google AdMob, Google Firebase, Google Play or Apple for purchases),
• the public data services you use through the app (NOAA, NWS),
• authorities, if the law requires it.

Retention

We do not keep personal data on our own servers. Google Analytics keeps event-level data for 2 months (the default setting); Google keeps ad data according to its own policies. Data on your device stays until you delete it or uninstall the app.

Your rights

Depending on where you live (for example, GDPR in the EEA/UK, or California and other US state laws), you may have the right to:

• access, correct or delete personal data,
• object to or restrict processing,
• withdraw consent,
• opt out of targeted advertising or "sale/sharing",
• complain to your local data protection authority.

Because we do not hold personal data on our own servers, most choices are available directly:

• in the app (Settings → Privacy choices (ads)),
• in your device settings (location permission, advertising ID).

For anything else, email bunkersoftvn@gmail.com. We will answer within 30 days.

International transfers

Google may process data in the United States and other countries. Google uses safeguards approved for such transfers, such as the EU Standard Contractual Clauses and the EU–US Data Privacy Framework.

Children

BiteClock is intended for a general adult audience. It is not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in the EEA), and we do not knowingly collect their personal information. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us and we will help remove it.

Security

Data on your device is protected by your device's security. All network requests use HTTPS.

Changes

If this policy changes, we will update the date above. Significant changes will be announced in the app or on the store listing.

Contact

Bunker Technology (individual developer) — bunkersoftvn@gmail.com