# Privacy Policy for HikeTracker
_Last updated: June 2025_
**HikeTracker** (“we”, “our”, “us”) built the HikeTracker app.
This app is provided **free** and is intended to help users plan and track their Mont Blanc hikes.
## Information Collection & Use
- We do **not** collect, store, or share any personal data.
- The app uses GPS **only locally** on your device to display your location on the map.
- No data ever leaves your device unless you explicitly share via built-in iOS share sheets.
## Third-Party Services
- We use Apple’s MapKit and URLSession (HTTPS) to fetch map tiles and weather data.
- We do not use analytics, crash reporting, or advertising SDKs.
## Data Retention
- All data is stored **locally** on your device and is never uploaded to our servers.
## Contact Us
For any questions or requests, please contact us at **kulkarni_amod@yahoo.com**.