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Balto K9 Training Log — Privacy Policy
== Balto K9 Training Log — Privacy Policy ==
Last updated: May 28, 2026
 
Location Data
'''Last updated: May 28, 2026'''
 
=== Location Data ===
 
Balto uses your device's GPS location to provide the following features:
Balto uses your device's GPS location to provide the following features:


Display your current position on the map
* Display your current position on the map
Measure your walking speed during training exercises
* Measure your walking speed during training exercises
Record GPS tracks during training sessions
* 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.
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
=== 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 open-meteo.com/en/terms.
 
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 ===


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.
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
=== 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 opentopomap.org.
 
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 ===


Permissions
Balto requests the following permissions:
Balto requests the following permissions:


Location (precise, always) — required for GPS position display, and speed monitoring
; Location (precise, always)
Microphone — not used directly; referenced by internal libraries
: Required for GPS position display, and speed monitoring
Vibration — used for haptic feedback
 
; Microphone
: Not used directly; referenced by internal libraries
 
; Vibration
: Used for haptic feedback
 
=== Data Retention ===


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


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

Latest revision as of 09:59, 28 May 2026

Balto K9 Training Log — Privacy Policy[edit source]

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Location Data[edit source]

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[edit source]

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 open-meteo.com/en/terms.

Training Data[edit source]

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[edit source]

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 opentopomap.org.

Permissions[edit source]

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[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