Balto Beacon:Privacy policy
Balto Beacon — Privacy Policy
[edit source]Last updated: August 20, 2026
Location Data
[edit source]Balto Beacon uses your device's GPS location to provide the following features:
- Display your current position on the map
Your location data is not collected or transmitted. The locations of the external GPS tracking hardware devices is only transmitted to CalTopo if the user activates this feature.
Map Tiles
[edit source]Balto Beacon downloads map tiles from OpenTopoMap (opentopomap.org) to display topographic maps. Your approximate location may be inferred from the tiles requested. OpenTopoMap's terms of use can be found at opentopomap.org.
Permissions
[edit source]Balto requests the following permissions:
- Location (precise, always)
- Required for GPS position display
Data Retention
[edit source]All data remains on your device. You can delete all data by uninstalling the app.
Contact
[edit source]For privacy-related questions, contact: privacy@birchwoodlimited.com