Privacy Policy for HuntCast
Last Updated: 2026-08-31
Effective Date: 2026-08-31
Welcome to HuntCast ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a secure experience while using our mobile application, Hunting Forecast ("App").
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use Hunting Forecast.
By using our App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use the App.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide to Us
We may collect the following information when you create or use your account:
Name
Email address
Phone number (if provided)
Username
Profile information
Support requests and communications
Hunting preferences and account settings
If you connect a supported account or third-party service, we may receive limited account information necessary to provide our services.
To provide AI-powered hunting forecasts, insights, recommendations, and related features, we may collect:
Hunting preferences
Hunting locations or areas selected by you
Hunting history and activity
Saved hunting spots or locations
Weather and environmental preferences
Target species or game preferences
Forecast and notification settings
AI coaching or recommendation preferences
Hunting-related data is used to provide platform features and improve AI-generated forecasts, recommendations, and insights.
2.3 Information Automatically Collected
When you use the App, we automatically collect certain information, including:
Device type
Operating system
Device identifiers
IP address
App version
Crash reports
Usage statistics
Session duration
Features accessed
Network information
2.4 Information from Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services including:
Firebase (Analytics, Crashlytics, Cloud Messaging)
Google Sign-In (if enabled)
Apple Sign In (if enabled)
Weather and environmental data providers
Mapping or location services
Cloud hosting providers
Other third-party services necessary to provide Hunting Forecast features
These services have their own privacy policies.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Create and manage your account
Authenticate your identity
Provide AI-powered hunting forecasts and insights
Analyze hunting conditions and preferences
Deliver personalized hunting recommendations
Provide weather, environmental, and location-based information
Display maps, forecasts, and relevant hunting information
Improve AI models and platform performance
Send important notifications and alerts
Respond to customer support requests
Detect fraud and unauthorized activity
Maintain platform security
Comply with legal obligations
4. Permissions We Request
Purpose
To notify you about:
Hunting forecast updates
Weather alerts
Hunting condition changes
AI recommendations
Saved location or area updates
Important account notifications
You may disable notifications in your device settings.
If location-based features are available, we may request access to your device location to provide:
You may disable location access at any time through your device settings.
4.3 Camera & Photo Library
If available, we request access to:
Upload profile pictures
Share images with support
Attach images during conversations
Upload hunting-related images
Access is only used when you choose to upload images.
4.4 Microphone (Optional)
If voice interaction with HuntCast is supported, microphone permission allows voice conversations with the AI assistant.
You can disable microphone access at any time.
4.5 Biometric Authentication (Optional)
If supported by your device, we may request permission to use:
This helps secure access to your account.
Biometric data is never stored by HuntCast.
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with:
Trusted vendors who help operate our platform, including:
Cloud hosting providers
Analytics providers
Push notification services
Customer support providers
Authentication providers
Weather and environmental data providers
Mapping and location service providers
When you choose to connect or use a third-party service, necessary information may be exchanged with that service to enable the requested functionality.
We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, court order, or governmental request.
If HuntCast is involved in a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
6. Data Storage and Security
We use industry-standard security measures including:
Although we strive to protect your information, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is completely secure.
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Delete your account and associated data
Restrict certain processing
Object to data processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided by HuntCast.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your own.
By using Hunting Forecast, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred internationally in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Hunting Forecast is not intended for individuals under the age of 18 or the minimum legal age required to use the services in your jurisdiction.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
Hunting Forecast uses artificial intelligence to provide hunting forecasts, environmental insights, educational content, recommendations, and related information.
AI-generated information:
Is provided for informational and educational purposes.
May be based on weather, environmental, geographic, historical, or other available data.
May contain inaccuracies or errors.
Should not be treated as a guarantee of hunting conditions or outcomes.
Should not be relied upon as the sole basis for decisions involving safety, travel, hunting, or other activities.
Does not constitute professional, legal, medical, or other specialized advice.
Users remain responsible for independently evaluating conditions, following applicable laws and regulations, and making their own decisions.
Our App may integrate with third-party services, including:
Weather and environmental data providers
Mapping and location services
Authentication providers
Analytics services
Cloud hosting providers
Other services required to provide Hunting Forecast functionality
These third parties maintain their own privacy policies, and we encourage users to review them.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
When changes are made, we will revise the Last Updated date and, where required, notify users through the App or other appropriate means.