Privacy Policy for Sky Navigator

Last updated: November 2025

Sky Navigator (“we”, “our”, or “us”) provides tools and services for pigeon loft management, racing event tracking, and related features. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use the Sky Navigator mobile application (“the App”).

By creating an account or using the App, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

1.1 Personal Information (provided by the user)

When you register or use the App, you may provide:

• First and Last Name
  
  

• Loft Name or Club Name
  
  

• Loft or Club Location (GPS coordinates or address)
  
  

• Phone Number
  
  

• Email Address
  
  

• Account Password (encrypted and stored in Firestore)
  
  

1.2 Pigeon-related Data (user-generated content)

You may store information such as:

• Pigeon profiles
  
  

• Pedigrees
  
  

• Loft data
  
  

• Race records
  
  

• Uploaded notes or images
  
  

• Other data stored inside Firestore
  
  

1.3 Event Information

This includes:

• Race events
  
  

• Training events
  
  

• Release points
  
  

• Schedules
  
  

• Results and statistics
  
  

1.4 Automatically Collected Information

We use Firebase Analytics for:

• App performance
  
  

• Usage statistics
  
  

• Device information (model, OS version)
  
  

• In-app actions
  
  

• Crash reports (Firebase Crashlytics if enabled)
  
  

Firebase Analytics may automatically collect:

• IP address (temporarily, for security)
  
  

• Device identifiers
  
  

• Interaction data
  
  

• General location (country/region)
  
  

You can opt out of analytics in your device privacy settings (Android).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data for purposes such as:

• Creating and managing user accounts
  
  

• Saving pigeon and event data
  
  

• Syncing and backing up your data using Firebase
  
  

• Improving app performance and user experience
  
  

• Providing support and responding to inquiries
  
  

• Securing the application from fraud or misuse
  
  

• Future features such as ads or premium services
  
  

We do not sell personal information.

3. How Your Information Is Stored

All user data is stored securely in Google Firebase Cloud Firestore, provided by Google LLC.

Your account password is:

• Never stored in plain text
  
  

• Encrypted/hashed before storage
  
  

Firestore automatically provides:

• Data encryption in transit
  
  

• Data encryption at rest
  
  

4. Sharing of Information

We do not share your personal data with third parties except:

4.1 Service Providers

Your data is processed by Google Firebase services, including:

• Firebase Firestore
  
  

• Firebase Analytics
  
  

These services follow strict security and GDPR compliance.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose data if required by:

• Law enforcement
  
  

• Court order
  
  

• Applicable regulations
  
  

5. Advertising (Future)

Sky Navigator currently does NOT show ads.

In the future, we may integrate advertising services (e.g., Google AdMob). If ads are added:

• The privacy policy will be updated
  
  

• Data collection for ads will be made transparent
  
  

• Users will be notified upon update
  
  

• Consent will be required where legally applicable (e.g., GDPR region)
  
  

6. Children’s Privacy

Sky Navigator does not target children under 13, nor is it intended for use by children without adult supervision.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe a child has registered, contact us and we will remove the data promptly.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data as long as your account is active.
When you delete your account:

• Personal data is removed from Firestore
  
  

• Pigeon and event data related to your account is deleted
  
  

• Some anonymized analytics may remain for statistical purposes
  
  

8. Your GDPR Rights (Required for EU Users)

As an EU user (including Belgium), you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
  
  

• Correct inaccurate data
  
  

• Delete your personal data (“Right to be forgotten”)
  
  

• Object to certain processing
  
  

• Request data export
  
  

• Withdraw consent to analytics or tracking
  
  

To exercise your rights, email us at the address below.

9. Security

We take appropriate measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of all data in Firebase
  
  

• Account password hashing
  
  

• Secure HTTPS connections
  
  

• Restricted database access
  
  

However, no online service is 100% secure. You use the app at your own risk.

10. Third-Party Services

Sky Navigator uses the following providers:

Google Firebase

All analytics and data storage are powered by Firebase (Google LLC).
Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
If changes are significant, we will notify users inside the app or via email.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions or requests regarding your privacy, contact us at:

📧 [Your Email]
(You MUST replace this with your actual developer contact email.)