Balto K9:Privacy policy

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 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 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