Privacy policy

Compass 2050 Pro (com.captainscompass)
Last updated: 24 September 2026
Developer: Jakub Lewandowski · admin@apiservice.pl

1. Data controller

The operator and data controller of Compass 2050 Pro is Jakub Lewandowski, developer. Privacy contact: admin@apiservice.pl.

2. What data we process

• Location (GPS/GNSS) — compass, map, tracks, weather, sun position, alarms, deck log, calendar.
• Sensor data (accelerometer, magnetometer, barometer, step counter) — yacht heel, altimeter, compass.
• Photos and files — yacht documentation, boat documents (PDF), GPX export.
• Audio recordings — deck log voice entries (microphone), sound signals.
• Camera — yacht documentation photos, signal lamp torch.
• Emergency contacts — phone and WhatsApp numbers you enter in MOB, VHF phrasebook, and crew lists.
• Purchase identifiers — optional donations via Google Play Billing (payment handled by Google).
• Optional Strava — after OAuth consent (token and activity ID stored locally).

3. Where data is processed

Most data stays on your device (Room database, local files). We do not sell personal data or show ads.

4. Third-party services

• MET Norway (api.met.no) — coordinates to fetch weather (CC BY 4.0).
• Strava (strava.com) — only after connecting your account and exporting a track.
• OpenStreetMap (osmdroid) — map tile downloads.
• Google Play Services Location — device location per Android permissions.
• Google Play Billing — optional donations (Google privacy policy applies).

5. Android permissions

The app may request: location, internet, notifications, foreground service, camera, microphone, activity recognition, exact alarms, boot completed, vibration, full-screen intents, and storage (older Android) — only for features you use.

6. Sharing data

You share data yourself when using position sharing, SMS, WhatsApp, GPX export, or Strava. We do not share data with advertisers.

7. Retention and deletion

Delete local data via Android app settings or by uninstalling. Remove the Strava token by disconnecting in the app.

8. Children

The app is not directed at children under 13 and does not knowingly collect their data.

9. Policy changes

Updates appear in the app and at this policy's public URL (required by Google Play).

10. Legal basis (EU/GDPR)

Location and sensor processing is based on providing the service (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) and your consent via system permissions (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) where required.