Editing Balto K9:Privacy policy (section)

== Balto K9 Training Log — Privacy Policy ==

'''Last updated: May 28, 2026'''

=== Location Data ===

Balto uses your device's GPS location to provide the following features:

* Display your current position on the map
* Measure your walking speed during training exercises
* Record GPS tracks during training sessions

Location data is collected only while the app is in use or running in the background with your explicit permission. Location data is stored locally on your device only and is never transmitted to any external server, sold, or shared with any third party.

=== Weather Data ===

Balto requests current weather conditions from the Open-Meteo API (open-meteo.com) using your device's GPS coordinates. No personally identifiable information is transmitted. Open-Meteo's privacy policy can be found at [https://open-meteo.com/en/terms open-meteo.com/en/terms].

=== Training Data ===

All training logs, exercise records, and related data are stored locally on your device in a SQLite database. This data is never transmitted to any external server, sold, or shared with any third party.

=== Map Tiles ===

Balto 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, and speed monitoring

; Microphone
: Not used directly; referenced by internal libraries

; Vibration
: Used for haptic feedback

=== 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