Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 08/12/2025
Our Commitment
We are committed to protecting your privacy. This app collects and processes the following data:
Data We Collect
- Account information (email, username)
- App usage analytics (crash reports, performance metrics)
How We Use Your Data
- To provide and improve our services
- To personalize your experience
- To communicate with you about the app
- To ensure app security and prevent abuse
Data Storage
- User data is stored securely using Firebase (Google Cloud)
- Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
- We follow industry-standard security practices
Your Rights
- You can delete your account and data at any time
- You can request a copy of your data
- You can opt out of analytics tracking
Third-Party Services
- Firebase (Google) for authentication and data storage
- ERDDAP (NOAA) for marine forecasting data
- These services have their own privacy policies
Contact
For privacy questions, contact us at: info@northforecasting.com
Additional Information
Data Source Disclaimer
This application uses marine forecasting data provided by the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences (RBINS). The data is sourced from ERDDAP (Environmental Research Division's Data Access Program) developed by NOAA, USA.
The RBINS uses the best technical standards and makes every possible effort to ensure that the provided information is complete, accurate and up-to-date. However, the RBINS declines all responsibility for any and all inaccuracies or other errors in the provided information.
Neither the RBINS nor any other party involved in creating, producing or providing the information shall be liable for any direct, incidental, consequential, indirect or punitive damages arising out of users' access to, or use of, or inability to access or make use of, the provided information.
ERDDAP Software Disclaimer
The ERDDAP software is developed by NOAA, USA.
THIS SOFTWARE, WEB SERVICE, AND DATA ARE PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, WEB SERVICE, OR DATA, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
This privacy policy is part of the North Forecasting app's legal documentation. For questions or concerns, please contact info@northforecasting.com or visit our Support page.