Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
Introduction
Welcome to OwlPlot ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use the OwlPlot mobile application and website (owlplot.com).
Information We Collect
Information you provide:
- Email address (when you contact support or subscribe to updates)
- Saved locations (stored locally on your device)
- App preferences and settings
Information collected automatically:
- Device type and operating system version
- App usage analytics (anonymized)
- Crash reports and performance data
Location data:
- We request location access to provide accurate sunrise, sunset, and astronomical data for your current position
- Location data is processed locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers
- You can use the app without granting location access by manually searching for locations
How We Use Your Information
- To provide accurate sunrise, sunset, and astronomical timing data
- To improve app functionality and user experience
- To respond to your support inquiries
- To send important app updates and announcements (with your consent)
- To analyze app performance and fix bugs
Data Storage and Security
Your data security is important to us:
- Saved locations and preferences are stored locally on your device
- We do not store your precise location data on our servers
- Any data transmitted is encrypted using industry-standard protocols
- We use secure cloud infrastructure for any server-side operations
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Weather APIs - to provide current weather conditions
- Analytics services - to understand app usage (anonymized data only)
- Crash reporting - to identify and fix bugs
Each service has its own privacy policy governing the use of your information.
Data Retention
App preferences and saved locations are retained on your device until you delete the app or clear the app data. Anonymized analytics data is retained for up to 24 months to help us improve the app. Support correspondence is retained for as long as necessary to resolve your inquiry.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt out of analytics tracking
- Withdraw consent for location access at any time through your device settings
Children's Privacy
Our app is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes through the app or by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at: support@owlplot.com