Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2026

Introduction

OwlPlot ("the App") is operated by Glucoplate Inc., a corporation incorporated under the federal laws of Canada (the Canada Business Corporations Act) ("we," "us," or "the Company"). We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) of Canada. 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
  • All astronomical calculations are performed locally on your device; we operate no servers and never store your location
  • To fetch weather forecasts, approximate coordinates (rounded to roughly 1 km) are sent to Open-Meteo, a third-party weather service; no other identifying information accompanies the request
  • Aurora forecast data is downloaded from NOAA as a whole-region dataset — your location is never sent to NOAA
  • 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:

  • Open-Meteo - receives approximate coordinates (rounded to roughly 1 km) to provide weather forecasts and current conditions
  • NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center - provides aurora and space weather forecast data; receives no location or personal information
  • Firebase Crashlytics - crash reporting to identify and fix bugs
  • Firebase Analytics - anonymized app usage analytics (Android only)

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 Under Canadian Privacy Law

Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we hold about you
  • Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information
  • Withdraw consent for the collection, use, or disclosure of your personal information
  • Opt out of analytics tracking
  • Withdraw consent for location access at any time through your device settings
  • File a complaint regarding our privacy practices

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.

Accuracy Disclaimer

OwlPlot is intended as a photography planning aid and estimation tool only. All astronomical timing data, sun/moon positions, and weather information are approximations and must not be relied upon for safety or navigation decisions. Glucoplate Inc. is not responsible for any damages resulting from reliance on App-generated data. Please refer to our Terms of Service for full details.

Contact Us and Complaints

If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to make a complaint regarding our privacy practices, please contact us at: support@owlplot.com

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.

Glucoplate Inc.
Ontario, Canada