# Privacy Policy for Antipode Watch App
Effective Date: February 5, 2025
## Introduction
This privacy policy explains how the Antipode Watch app (“we,” “our,” or “the app”) handles your data. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.
## Information We Collect
The Antipode Watch app collects:
– Location data: Your current geographical position (latitude and longitude)
This information is:
– Used only while the app is active
– Processed locally on your device
– Never stored permanently
– Never transmitted to external servers
– Never shared with third parties
## How We Use Your Information
Your location data is used solely to:
– Calculate the antipodal point (opposite side of Earth)
– Display the relevant map location
– Update the view as you move
## Data Storage
The Antipode Watch app:
– Does not maintain any databases
– Does not store your location history
– Does not create user profiles
– Does not use cookies
– Does not track usage patterns
## Third-Party Services
The app uses:
– Apple MapKit for map display
– Core Location for position data
These services are integrated through Apple’s privacy-preserving frameworks and follow Apple’s privacy guidelines.
## Children’s Privacy
The app does not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
## Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy as needed. Any changes will be reflected in the “Effective Date” above.
## Your Rights
You can:
– Grant or deny location access through your device settings
– Use the app without any data collection by denying location access
## Contact
For questions about this privacy policy, contact:
## Location Permission
The app requests “While Using” location permission to:
– Determine your current position
– Calculate and display the antipode
– Update the view as you move
You can modify this permission at any time in your device’s Settings app.