Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 9, 2026 · Last Updated: August 18, 2026

PescaBite ("we," "our," or "us") is a fishing intelligence app for US anglers in all 50 states. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use the PescaBite mobile app and website.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect your email address. You can sign in with Apple, Google, or an email and password. If you use Apple or Google, authentication is handled by them and we never see a password. If you use email and password, the password is handled by our authentication provider (Supabase) and stored only as a salted hash; we never see or store your plaintext password.

Location Data

With your permission, we access your device location to show nearby waterbodies, display relevant regulations, and provide localized bite scores. Location used for these lookups is not stored on our servers, sold, or shared with third parties. Separately, if you log a catch, that catch's coordinates are saved as part of your private catch log (see below), visible only to you.

Catch Log Data

If you use the catch log, we store your entries (species, location name and coordinates, measurements, photos, and notes) in your private account. This data is protected by Row-Level Security, so only you can access your catches. We never share, aggregate, or make your catch data visible to other users.

Catch Photos

Photos you add to your catch log are compressed to under 200KB and stored in secure cloud storage linked to your account. Photos are private and accessible only to you.

Push Notification Token

If you enable push notifications, we store your device's push token to deliver stocking alerts and weekly reports. You can disable notifications at any time in the app settings.

Crash Reports and Diagnostics

The app sends crash reports and performance diagnostics to Sentry so we can find and fix bugs. These reports include your device model, operating system version, and a random installation identifier. They are configured so that your identity is stripped before sending, and they never include your catch log, your catch photos, or your location.

Usage Analytics

We may collect anonymized, aggregated usage data (screens viewed, features used) to improve the app. This data cannot identify you individually. The Mapbox map component also collects anonymized map-usage telemetry under Mapbox's own privacy policy.

When a search for a waterbody returns no results, we record the search text so we know which waters to add next. These records carry no account, device, or location identifier, and searches that do find a water are not recorded at all. Text that looks like an email address, phone number, or web address is discarded on your device and never sent.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Display nearby waterbodies and relevant fishing regulations
• Compute and deliver personalized bite scores
• Send stocking alerts and weekly fishing reports (if enabled)
• Sync your catch log across devices
• Improve app features and fix bugs

3. What We Never Do

• No spot burning. We never share your catch locations, GPS coordinates, or photos with other users or the public.
• No data brokering. We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
• No crowdsourcing. Your catch data is strictly private. We do not use it to generate public reports or heatmaps.
• No tracking across apps. We do not use advertising SDKs or cross-app tracking.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on Supabase (hosted on AWS) with encryption at rest and in transit. Row-Level Security (RLS) ensures that database queries can only return your own data. Catch photos are stored in private cloud storage buckets.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Supabase: Database, authentication, and file storage
• Mapbox: Map rendering and anonymized map telemetry (processes location data per their privacy policy)
• Apple / Google: Authentication only
• Expo: Push notification delivery
• Sentry: Crash reporting and performance diagnostics (identity stripped before sending)
• RevenueCat: Subscription management and purchase processing for PescaBite Pro
• USGS, NOAA, state open-data portals: Public environmental data (no personal data shared)

6. Data Retention

We retain your account data and catch log for as long as your account is active. You can delete your account and all associated data at any time from the app's settings, or by contacting us. Environmental data (USGS readings, weather, stocking events) is public data and retained for app functionality.

7. Children's Privacy

PescaBite is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt out of push notifications at any time
• Withdraw location permissions at any time

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes through the app or by email.

10. Contact

Questions about this privacy policy? Contact us at support@pescabite.com.