AerScout – Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 15, 2025

AerScout (“the App”, “we”, “us”) provides photography-planning tools that rely on your current geographic location. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, how it is shared, and the choices available to you.

1. Information We Collect

Location Data

  • Precise location (latitude and longitude)
    Collected only when you grant permission. Used to display location-based information such as weather, tide predictions, and sun/moon event calculations.

No other personal information is collected.

No Other Data Categories Collected

AerScout does not collect:

  • Personal identifiers

  • Contact information

  • Device identifiers

  • Usage data

  • Photos, files, or media

  • Financial data

  • Health data

  • Messages

  • App activity or crash logs

2. How Your Data Is Used

Location data is used solely to:

  • Provide your current weather conditions

  • Retrieve tide predictions

  • Calculate astronomical events based on your position

  • Improve accuracy of location-dependent features

All calculations are performed locally on your device or through one-time API requests.

3. Data Sharing

AerScout does not sell or share personal data.

For functionality, AerScout makes requests to third-party APIs using anonymous latitude/longitude coordinates only. These coordinates cannot identify you personally.

Examples of third-party services may include:

  • Weather data providers

  • Tide prediction services

No user identifiers, names, device IDs, or account information are ever sent.

4. Data Storage and Retention

AerScout does not store:

  • Your location history

  • Any personal data

  • Any logs tied to your identity

All location processing happens locally on your device or via transient API requests.
No data is retained on servers.

5. Data Security

Because AerScout does not store personal or sensitive user data, the risk surface is minimal.
Any external API requests are transmitted using secure, encrypted connections (HTTPS).

6. Children’s Privacy

AerScout is not directed to children under age 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

7. Permissions Used

  • ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION / ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
    Required for location-based features such as weather, tides, and astronomical calculations.

No other sensitive permissions are requested.

8. Your Choices

You may:

  • Allow or deny location access at any time through device settings

  • Continue using the app with limited functionality if you disable location permissions

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of AerScout after changes indicates acceptance.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please email via the email address provided in the site footer of this website.