Privacy Policy for Barotool Pressure Tracker

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Barotool Pressure Tracker ("we," "our," or "the app") collects, uses, and protects information when you use our atmospheric pressure monitoring application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Sensor Data

• Atmospheric Pressure Readings: The app collects pressure measurements from your device's barometric sensor
• Timestamps: When pressure readings are taken
• Location Altitude: Used for pressure compensation calculations (if enabled)

2.2 Device Information

• Sensor Specifications: Information about your device's pressure sensor (name, vendor, accuracy)
• Device Model: For compatibility and troubleshooting purposes
• Operating System Version: To ensure proper app functionality

2.3 User Preferences

• Settings: Your chosen measurement units, sampling periods, display preferences
• Calibration Data: Sensor calibration offsets you configure
• Alert Settings: Storm warning preferences and notification settings

2.4 Usage Analytics (Optional)

• App Performance Data: Crash reports and error logs to improve stability
• Feature Usage: Which features are used most frequently (anonymized)
• App Events: General usage patterns (anonymized)

3. How We Use Information

3.1 Primary Functions

• Pressure Monitoring: To display current atmospheric pressure readings
• Historical Tracking: To maintain charts and graphs of pressure trends
• Storm Warnings: To analyze pressure patterns and provide weather alerts
• Sensor Calibration: To improve measurement accuracy

3.2 App Improvement

• Bug Fixes: Crash reports help us identify and fix issues
• Feature Development: Usage analytics guide new feature development
• Performance Optimization: To improve app speed and battery efficiency

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Local Storage

4.2 Data Retention

• Automatic Cleanup: Pressure readings older than 30 days are automatically deleted
• User Control: You can clear all data through the app settings
• Uninstall: All data is removed when you uninstall the app

5. Data Sharing

5.1 No Personal Data Sharing

• We do not sell, trade, or share your personal pressure readings with third parties
• We do not share your location or device identification information

5.2 Aggregated Analytics (Optional)

• If analytics are enabled, only anonymized, aggregated data may be shared with analytics providers
• This data cannot be used to identify you or your specific device
• You can opt out of analytics in the app settings

6. Permissions

6.1 Required Permissions

• Sensor Access: To read atmospheric pressure from your device's barometric sensor
• Notifications: To display pressure alerts and service status notifications
• Foreground Service: To monitor pressure continuously in the background

6.2 Optional Permissions

• Location (Coarse): Only for altitude-based pressure compensation (if enabled)
• Battery Optimization Exemption: To ensure reliable background monitoring

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Data Control

• View Data: Access all your stored pressure readings through the app
• Delete Data: Clear individual readings or all data through settings
• Export Data: Export your pressure data for personal use

7.2 Privacy Settings

• Analytics Opt-out: Disable usage analytics and crash reporting
• Notification Control: Customize or disable notifications
• Background Monitoring: Enable or disable continuous pressure monitoring

8. Children's Privacy

This app does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The app is designed for general atmospheric pressure monitoring and does not target children specifically.

9. Third-Party Services

9.1 Analytics Services (Optional)

If enabled, the app may use:

• Crash Reporting Services: To identify and fix app crashes
• Usage Analytics: To understand feature usage patterns

9.2 No Advertising

This app does not contain advertisements or advertising tracking.

10. International Users

This app is designed to work globally. Pressure readings and settings are stored locally on your device regardless of your location.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. We will notify users of significant changes through:

• In-app notifications
• App store update descriptions
• Email (if you have provided an email address)

12. Data Security Measures

12.1 Technical Safeguards

• Encryption: Data stored using Android's encrypted storage APIs
• Access Control: App data is isolated from other applications
• Secure Coding: Following Android security best practices

12.2 Operational Safeguards

• Minimal Data Collection: We only collect data necessary for app functionality
• Regular Security Reviews: Ongoing assessment of security practices
• Incident Response: Procedures for handling any potential security issues