1. Who we are
Fort Explorer (“we”, “our”, or “the app”) is a mobile application that helps you browse fort information, save favorites, and track forts you plan to visit. This policy explains how the app handles information.
2. Information we collect
We do not collect personal information on our own servers because the app has no login system and no developer-operated backend in version 1.0.
The following data may be stored locally on your device using Hive storage:
| Data type | Examples | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Profile information (optional) | Name, bio, email, address | Display and edit your profile in the app |
| App preferences | Light/dark theme, language (English/Marathi) | Remember your settings |
| Favorites | Fort IDs you mark with the heart icon | Show your saved forts |
| Tracked forts | Fort IDs you mark with Track | Show trek progress on your profile |
| Onboarding state | Whether you completed the first-run tour | Avoid showing the intro every launch |
Fort descriptions, photos, and coordinates bundled with the app are public reference content, not personal data.
3. How we use information
Locally stored data is used only to:
- Personalize your profile and app settings
- Remember favorites and tracked forts between sessions
- Improve your in-app experience
We do not use this data for advertising or profiling.
4. Data sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We do not upload your profile, favorites, or tracked forts to our servers.
Data may leave your device only in these limited cases:
- Device backup: If you enable Android or iOS cloud backup, your app data may be included in the device backup managed by Google or Apple under their respective privacy policies.
- Google Maps (optional): If you use map-related features, map tiles and location services are provided by Google. Google may process data according to the Google Privacy Policy. Location permission is requested only when a map feature that needs it is active.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by applicable law.
5. Analytics, advertising, and crash reporting
Version 1.0 of Fort Explorer does not include third-party analytics, advertising SDKs, or crash reporting tools. If we add these in a future update, this policy will be updated before or when they are enabled.
6. Data retention and deletion
Your data remains on your device until you change or remove it in the app, clear app storage, or uninstall Fort Explorer. Uninstalling the app typically deletes local app data unless restored from a device backup.
7. Children’s privacy
Fort Explorer is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through our own services. The app does not require an account or age verification.
8. Security
Because data stays on your device, its security also depends on your device settings (screen lock, OS updates, and backup choices). We recommend keeping your device software up to date.
9. Your choices and rights
You can:
- Edit or delete profile fields in the Profile screen
- Remove favorites or tracked forts at any time
- Clear all app data via Android/iOS app settings
- Uninstall the app to remove local data from the device
Depending on your region, you may have additional privacy rights. Contact us using the details below and we will respond within a reasonable time.
10. International users
Fort Explorer is developed in India and may be used worldwide. Local data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers in version 1.0.
11. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective date” at the top will change when we do. Continued use of the app after an update means you accept the revised policy. Material changes may also be noted in the app or on the Play Store listing.
12. Google Play Data safety
For the Google Play Data safety form, you can generally declare:
- No data is collected or shared by the developer through app servers
- User-provided profile fields and app activity (favorites/tracking) are stored locally on device
- Optional map features may involve Google as a third-party service provider
13. Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or Fort Explorer, contact us at:
fortexplorer.prakrut@gmail.com
You can also open Profile → Help & information inside the app for privacy summary and terms.