Editing Balto Beacon:Privacy policy

== Balto Beacon — Privacy Policy ==

'''Last updated: August 20, 2026'''

=== Location Data ===

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 ===

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 [https://opentopomap.org opentopomap.org].

=== Permissions ===

Balto requests the following permissions:

; Location (precise, always)
: Required for GPS position display

=== Data Retention ===

All data remains on your device. You can delete all data by uninstalling the app.

=== Contact ===

For privacy-related questions, contact: privacy@birchwoodlimited.com