Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 2025
Last Updated: August 2025

Introduction

Gorby Gap ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (the "App").

Information We Collect

Preferences

  • What we collect: Your theme selections and other app settings
  • Why we collect it: To personalize your experience
  • How we store it: Locally on your device using secure storage

Usage Analytics (Optional)

  • What we collect: App usage patterns, feature interactions, and crash reports
  • Why we collect it: To improve app performance and user experience
  • How we use it: Aggregated and anonymized data for development purposes

Information We Do NOT Collect

We do not collect:

  • Personal identification information (name, email, phone number)
  • Payment information
  • Photos or media from your device
  • Contacts or calendar information
  • Browsing history outside the app
  • Location data

How We Use Your Information

Primary Uses

  1. Weather Services: Display current conditions, forecasts, and mountain-specific data
  2. App Functionality: Remember your settings and preferences
  3. Theme Management: Store your preferred app appearance

We Do NOT

  • Sell your personal information to third parties
  • Use your data for advertising purposes
  • Share location data with external parties
  • Track you across other apps or websites
  • Use location data for any app features

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage

  • Most data is stored locally on your device
  • Settings and preferences use secure iOS storage mechanisms
  • Location data is collected but not stored or used

Third-Party Services

We use the following services:

  • Instagram Basic Display API: For resort social media content (minimal data exchange)

Security Measures

  • Data transmission uses HTTPS encryption
  • No sensitive data is stored on external servers
  • Location data is collected but not utilized

Your Rights and Choices

Data Deletion

  • Uninstalling the app removes all stored data
  • Settings and preferences are deleted with app removal
  • No data remains on external servers after deletion

Children's Privacy

Gorby is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

  • Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Posting updates on our website

International Users

If you are located outside of Canada, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in Canada, where our servers are located and our central database is operated.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

For users in the European Union, our legal basis for processing your personal data includes:

  • Consent: For optional location access (currently unused)
  • Legitimate Interest: For app functionality and improvements
  • Contract Performance: For providing weather services

Data Retention

We retain information for as long as necessary to provide our services:

  • Location data: Collected but not stored or used
  • Settings: Until app deletion or user modification
  • Analytics: Anonymized data retained for 12 months maximum

This privacy policy was last updated on August 2025 and is compliant with Apple App Store guidelines, GDPR, and applicable privacy laws.