Privacy Policy

Welcome to Beach Reports (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard information obtained through our location-based mapping app (“App”), where users can contribute real-time comments and conditions of a beach.

By using Beach Reports, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the App.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to enhance your experience and improve our App:

1.1 Information You Provide:

Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, username, and password.
User-Generated Content: Comments, photos, and other data you share about beach conditions.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information:

Location Data: Your device’s GPS location to display relevant beach reports and allow you to contribute location-specific content.
Usage Data: Information about your interaction with the App, including pages visited, features used, and time spent.
Device Information: Details about your device, such as operating system, browser type, and app version.

1.3 Third-Party Information: We may collect information from third-party services if you link your account, such as social media platforms, to Beach Reports.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

App Functionality: To provide, maintain, and improve the App’s features.
Personalization: To customize your experience and show relevant beach conditions based on your location.
Communication: To send updates, respond to inquiries, and provide support.
Analytics: To monitor usage and improve the App’s performance.
Safety and Compliance: To enforce our Terms of Use, prevent misuse, and comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share information in the following ways:

With Other Users: Content you post, such as comments or photos, will be visible to other users of the App.
Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who assist us with operations, such as hosting, analytics, and customer support.
Legal Requirements: If required by law, we may disclose information to comply with legal processes or protect our rights.

4. Your Choices

You have the following options regarding your data:

Account Settings: You can update your account information and preferences within the App.
Location Sharing: You can enable or disable location sharing through your device settings.
Content Deletion: You can delete your posts or request the deletion of your account by contacting us.
Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving promotional communications by following the unsubscribe link in our emails.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. By using the App, you acknowledge and accept these risks.

6. Children’s Privacy

Beach Reports is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover such information has been collected, we will promptly delete it.

7. International Users

If you access Beach Reports from outside your country of residence, please note that your information may be transferred and stored in countries with different data protection laws. By using the App, you consent to this transfer.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant updates through the App or via email.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: harryballs@beachreports.au

Thank you for using Beach Reports! Your trust is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your privacy.