Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy — Pond Pro Advisor

Last updated: May 19, 2026

Pond Pro ("we", "us", or "our") is a DIY pond management app. This policy explains what information we collect, how it is used, and the choices you have. We do not require you to create an account, and the majority of your data never leaves your device.

Information We Collect

Photos you submit for AI analysis
When you use the identification feature, the image you select is sent to our secure server for AI processing. Images are used only to generate your result and are not stored or retained on our servers after the analysis is complete.

Water quality parameters
Numeric values you enter (pH, temperature, etc.) are sent to our server solely to produce AI-generated advice. They are not stored remotely.

Pond profile, journal, and fish data
Most profile information, fish records, and identification history are stored locally on your device only using your device's secure storage. If you have granted notification permission, we also sync your pond profile details and journal entries (water test results, observations, and care notes) to our servers so we can provide relevant, personalised pond management support. Fish photo assets are never uploaded.

Subscription and purchase data
Subscription purchases are processed by Apple (App Store) or Google (Play Store) and managed by RevenueCat. RevenueCat assigns you an anonymous identifier to validate your subscription status. We do not collect your payment card information. See RevenueCat's privacy policy at revenuecat.com/privacy.

IP address (server logs)
When you use AI features, your device's IP address is logged temporarily to enforce daily usage limits and prevent abuse. These logs are not linked to any personal identity and are routinely purged.

Push notification token and device data
If you grant notification permission, we store the following on our servers to enable push notifications:

• Expo push token — a device-specific token issued by Expo/Apple/Google used solely to deliver notifications to your device
• Anonymous device ID — a randomly generated identifier created on your device; it contains no personal information and is not linked to your name, email, or account
• Platform — whether your device runs iOS or Android
• Pond profile snapshot — if you have set up a pond, we store your pond name, fish count, and pond size (in gallons) alongside your token to help us send relevant, targeted reminders (e.g. tips scaled to your pond size)
• Subscription status — whether you hold an active Pro subscription, used to tailor notification content
• App version — the version of Pond Pro installed on your device
• Last seen timestamp — the date and time your token was last registered or refreshed

This data is used exclusively to send you pond care tips, seasonal reminders, and important app updates. You can withdraw notification permission at any time in your device's Settings, which stops future notifications. To request deletion of your stored token data, contact us at the address below.

How We Use Your Information

• AI analysis — Photos and water parameters are used exclusively to generate identification results and care advice within the app.
• Subscription management — Your anonymous RevenueCat identifier is used to verify whether you hold an active Pro subscription.
• Push notifications — Your push token, pond profile, and journal entries are used to send you relevant pond care tips, seasonal reminders, and important app updates. We do not sell your data to third-party advertisers or share it with ad networks. We may use pond metrics to proactively reach out about relevant Pond Pro services.
• Rate limiting — IP addresses are used to enforce daily AI request limits and protect service availability.
• No advertising — We do not sell your data to third-party advertisers or share it with ad networks.

Third-Party Services

Service

Purpose

Privacy Policy

RevenueCat

In-app subscription management

revenuecat.com/privacy

OpenAI (via Replit)

AI identification and water analysis

openai.com/privacy

Expo Push Notification Service

Delivers push notifications to your device

expo.dev/privacy

Apple / Google

App distribution and in-app purchases

Platform store policies

Data Retention and Deletion

Most of your data is stored only on your device and can be deleted at any time by uninstalling Pond Pro. Uninstalling removes all locally stored pond data from your device.

Server-side IP logs are purged daily as part of our rate-limiting reset cycle.

Server-side push notification data (token, device ID, pond profile snapshot, and synced journal entries) is retained for as long as you have the app installed and notification permission granted. To request deletion of this data, contact us at the address below and we will remove it within 30 days.

Children's Privacy

Pond Pro is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or delete it. Most of your data can be deleted directly by uninstalling the app. For server-side data (push notification tokens and temporary IP logs), submit a request to the contact address below.

GDPR & CCPA Rights

European users (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, you have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data, as well as the right to data portability. You can exercise most rights directly within the app or by uninstalling it. For server-side data (push token, device ID, pond profile snapshot, and IP logs), submit a request to the contact address below and we will respond within 30 days.

California users (CCPA / CPRA)
California residents have the right to know what personal information we collect, to request deletion of that information, to opt out of its sale (we do not sell personal information), and to non-discriminatory treatment for exercising these rights. To submit a verifiable consumer request, contact us at the address below. We will respond within 45 days as required by law.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top. Continued use of Pond Pro after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

privacy@pondproadvisor.com