Privacy Policy for Local Fishing


Last updated: 16 June 2026


Local Fishing respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.


This Privacy Policy explains what information the Local Fishing mobile application collects, how the information is used, when it may be shared, and how users can request access to or deletion of their data.


1. About Local Fishing


Local Fishing is a mobile platform that connects fishing enthusiasts with local fishermen and fishing communities.


The application allows users to create accounts, find fishermen, view fishing locations, send and manage booking requests, receive notifications, make commission payments, and provide ratings and feedback.


2. Information We Collect


Depending on how you use the application, we may collect the following information:


• Name

• Email address

• Telephone number

• Account type, such as tourist or fisherman

• Profile information

• Fishing service descriptions and prices

• Approximate or precise location, when permission is granted

• Booking information, including dates, number of people, prices and booking status

• Messages connected with bookings

• Ratings and feedback

• Payment status and transaction reference numbers

• Device information required for application security and operation

• Notification tokens used to send application notifications


3. How We Use Your Information


We use the collected information to:


• Create and manage user accounts

• Authenticate users

• Display fishermen and fishing services

• Show nearby fishermen and fishing locations on maps

• Process and manage booking requests

• Enable communication between tourists and fishermen

• Process commission payments

• Send booking confirmations, service emails and notifications

• Provide customer support

• Prevent fraud, misuse and unauthorised access

• Maintain and improve the application

• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements


4. Location Information


Local Fishing may request access to your device location.


Location information is used to:


• Show your position on the map

• Find nearby fishermen and fishing locations

• Display relevant local fishing services


Location access is used only after the user grants permission through the Android device settings.


Users can disable location access at any time through their device settings. Some map and nearby-location features may not work correctly when location permission is disabled.


5. Payments


Payments may be processed using Stripe and Google Pay.


Local Fishing does not store complete debit or credit card numbers, card security codes or Google Pay payment credentials.


Payment information is processed securely by the relevant payment provider according to its own privacy policy and security standards.


Local Fishing may store limited payment information, including:


• Payment status

• Payment amount

• Currency

• Transaction or Payment Intent reference

• Date and time of the payment


This information is used to confirm payments, manage bookings, prevent duplicate payments and resolve payment-related problems.


6. How We Share Information


Personal information may be shared only when necessary with:


• The tourist or fisherman involved in a booking

• Firebase and Google services used to operate the application

• Google Maps services used to provide map and location features

• Stripe and Google Pay for payment processing

• Email and notification service providers

• Technical service providers that help maintain the application

• Government authorities or legal bodies when required by law


Local Fishing does not sell or rent users’ personal information.


7. Firebase and Google Services


Local Fishing uses Firebase and other Google services for features including:


• User authentication

• Database storage

• Cloud functions

• Notifications

• Application security

• Map and location services


Information processed through these services is subject to the applicable Google and Firebase privacy and security policies.


8. Data Security


We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against:


• Unauthorised access

• Accidental loss

• Misuse

• Alteration

• Unauthorised disclosure


Access to stored information is restricted according to the user’s account, role and permissions.


However, no internet-based service can guarantee complete security.


9. Data Retention


Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to:


• Provide the Local Fishing service

• Maintain user accounts

• Process and manage bookings

• Resolve disputes

• Prevent fraud

• Meet legal, tax, accounting or regulatory obligations


Some booking and payment records may need to be retained after an account is deleted when required by law.


10. Account and Data Deletion


Users may request deletion of their Local Fishing account and associated personal information.


To request deletion, send an email to:


sklad.bg@gmail.com


The email should include:


• The email address used to register the account

• A clear request to delete the Local Fishing account

• The account type, if known


We may contact the user to verify ownership of the account before processing the deletion request.


After verification, personal information that is not required for legal, accounting, fraud-prevention or dispute-resolution purposes will be deleted or anonymised.


11. User Rights


Depending on the laws that apply to you, you may have the right to:


• Request access to your personal information

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your information

• Object to or restrict certain processing

• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

• Request a copy of certain information


Requests can be sent to:


sklad.bg@gmail.com


12. Children’s Privacy


Local Fishing is intended for adults and is not designed for children under 18 years of age.


We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.


If we become aware that information has been collected from a child, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.


13. Third-Party Links and Services


The application may contain links to third-party websites or services.


Local Fishing is not responsible for the privacy practices, content or security of third-party services. Users should review the privacy policies of those services separately.


14. Changes to This Privacy Policy


This Privacy Policy may be updated when:


• The application changes

• New services are added

• Legal requirements change

• Data-processing practices change


The latest version will be published on this page with an updated revision date.


15. Contact


For privacy questions, account deletion requests or customer support, contact:


Local Fishing


Email:

sklad.bg@gmail.com


Website:

https://sites.google.com/view/local-fishing-help