Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 31, 2026
What We Collect
When you use CastGrade, we collect:
- Account information: Your email address (used for login)
- Fishing spots: Locations and preferences you save (coordinates, tide/wind/weather preferences)
- Google account info: If you sign in with Google, we receive your email and Google account ID. CastGrade's use of information received from Google APIs will adhere to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.
- Cookies: We use session cookies solely to keep you logged in and secure your session. We do not use cookies for tracking or advertising.
How We Use Your Data
- To provide personalized fishing spot rankings based on conditions
- To save your spots and preferences between sessions
- To authenticate your account
We do not sell, share, or provide your data to third parties for marketing purposes.
External Services
We use the following third-party services to provide functionality:
- Open-Meteo & NOAA CO-OPS: We send coordinates anonymously strictly to retrieve weather and tide data for that specific location. No personal information is attached to these requests.
- Mapbox: Map display (your browser connects directly to Mapbox)
- Google OAuth: Optional sign-in method
Data Storage
Your data is stored on secure servers. Passwords are hashed using industry-standard algorithms and are never stored in plain text.
Your Rights
You can:
- Delete individual fishing spots at any time
- Request deletion of your account and all associated data by contacting us
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