This summary supports transparency but does not replace the full Privacy Policy or the declarations maintained in Google Play Console and App Store Connect.
| Category | Examples | Purpose | Control / retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Account and contact | Name, email, optional phone, optional occupation, profile image, account status | Account creation, authentication, profile, support | Editable in app; direct identifiers cleared or replaced when account deletion succeeds |
| User content | Reports, descriptions, comments, images/video, urgency and incident time | Community reporting, moderation, safety and conservation workflows | User-submitted; de-identified records may remain after account deletion where justified |
| Precise location | Report coordinates and coordinates used for nearby conditions | Map placement, nearby information, weather and tides | Provided by permission or user selection; stored with reports when submitted |
| Identifiers and security | User/report IDs, sessions, installation or attestation ID, integrity signals, audit events | Authentication, abuse prevention, app integrity and security | Access restricted; sessions cleared on deletion; limited security records may be retained |
| Notifications and diagnostics | Push token, device/app details supplied for support, limited technical logs | Deliver alerts, diagnose failures and maintain reliability | Push tokens can be disabled and are cleared by account deletion |
External services used by features
A provider may receive only the information needed for the requested feature. Whether a transfer is classified as “shared” in a marketplace form depends on that marketplace’s definitions and the provider arrangement.
| Provider | Information involved | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Google Maps Platform / Places | Location or place query and technical request data | Maps, place search and attraction information |
| Open-Meteo | Latitude and longitude | Weather conditions and forecast |
| WorldTides | Latitude, longitude and date | Tide information |
| Expo push services and platform notification services | Push token and notification payload | Requested app notifications |
| Apple App Attest / Google Play Integrity | Attestation or integrity token and app/device integrity signals | Confirm genuine app installations and protect the API |
| Infrastructure providers | Stored service data and limited server/request logs | Hosting, storage, delivery, security and recovery |
User controls
- Grant or revoke camera, photos, microphone, location, and notification permissions in device settings.
- Manage profile information and notification preferences in BlueQuest.
- Choose Anonymous Mode before submitting a report, with the limitations explained in the Privacy Policy.
- Request access, correction, or deletion through the public privacy choices page.
- Delete the account in the app or request deletion through the public web resource.