Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

WhatsBiting (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and related services.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to provide and improve the WhatsBiting experience:

  • Account Information — Email address and display name when you create an account.
  • Location Data — Your device location to provide nearby spot recommendations and distance calculations. Location access is optional and can be disabled at any time.
  • Fishing Data — Catches you log, spots you save, trips you plan, and species information you record within the app.
  • Usage Analytics — Anonymous usage data such as screens visited, features used, and app performance metrics to help us improve the experience.
  • Referral Codes — If you use or share a referral code, we track the referral relationship to award XP and rewards.

How We Use Your Information

  • Provide real-time fishing conditions, scores, and recommendations for spots near you.
  • Display nearby fishing spots with accurate distances and directions.
  • Track your XP, achievements, and angler level progression.
  • Enable social features including friends, spot sharing, and referrals.
  • Improve app functionality, fix bugs, and develop new features based on usage patterns.

Community & Shared Data

  • Public spots are visible to all users of the app.
  • Private spots are only visible to you and friends you explicitly share them with.
  • Catch logs are private by default unless you choose to share them.
  • Ratings and reviews you submit for fishing spots are public and visible to other users.

Data Storage

Your data is stored locally on your device and synchronised with secure cloud services. We use industry-standard security practices including encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS) and secure authentication to protect your information.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request data deletion — Contact us to have your account and associated data permanently deleted.
  • Opt out of analytics — Disable anonymous usage tracking in the app settings.
  • Manage notification preferences — Control push notifications for trip reminders, peak bite alerts, and other updates.
  • Request your data — Contact us for a copy of the data we hold about you.

Third-Party Services

WhatsBiting integrates with the following third-party services:

  • Open-Meteo — Weather and marine forecast data for fishing conditions.
  • Google Maps — Mapping, directions, and location services.
  • Firebase — Authentication, cloud storage, and real-time data synchronisation.
  • Google Play — In-app purchases and subscription billing.

Each third-party service has its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review their policies for more information on how they handle your data.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:

support@whatsbiting.app

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes through the app via in-app notifications. Continued use of WhatsBiting after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.