Privacy Policy

Learn how we handle your information in TideLine.

Last Updated: February 23, 2025

Welcome to TideLine! We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you use TideLine, a free tide-tracking app with advertisements.

1. Information We Collect

  • Device Information: We may collect basic information about your device, such as device type, operating system, and unique identifiers, to help the app function properly and improve your experience.
  • Usage Data: We collect anonymized data about how you use TideLine, such as which features you access or how often you open the app, to improve performance and functionality.
  • Location Data (Optional): If you allow it, we may access your location to provide tide information specific to your area. You can disable this in your device settings at any time.
  • Ad Data: Our third-party ad partners may collect information like your device ID or IP address to serve relevant ads. We don’t control their data practices—please see their privacy policies for details.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and improve TideLine’s tide-tracking features.
  • To display advertisements that help keep the app free.
  • To analyze usage trends and optimize the app.

3. Sharing Your Information

We don’t sell your personal information. We may share data with:

  • Ad Partners: Third-party advertising networks to display ads in the app.
  • Service Providers: Companies that help us host, analyze, or maintain the app.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights.

4. Your Choices

  • You can disable location access in your device settings.
  • Opt out of personalized ads via your device’s ad settings (e.g., Google’s “Opt out of Ads Personalization” or Apple’s “Limit Ad Tracking”).

5. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information but cannot guarantee absolute security due to the nature of the internet.

6. Children’s Privacy

TideLine is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Check back here for the latest version.

8. Contact Us

Questions? Reach out at support@tide-line.uk.