Overview

TrekGuard is built as a privacy-first hiking and trekking app. This policy explains what information the Android app and website use, why it is needed, and how it is stored. TrekGuard does not sell personal data or location history.

Location data

TrekGuard requests location permission only for app features that depend on your position.

• GPS coordinates are used for altitude, route tracking, compass, backtrack, weather, map position, and emergency location sharing.
• Background location may be used, with your permission, to continue trek recording and altitude monitoring when the app is not on screen.
• Location history and trek records are stored locally on your device unless you choose to export or share them.
• Coordinates may be sent to weather and map services only when needed to provide weather, terrain, map, or route features.

Camera and photos

• With your permission, TrekGuard can open the camera to take trek photos with altitude, GPS, and trek metadata overlays.
• Photos are saved to your device gallery or local app storage.
• TrekGuard does not upload photos to a TrekGuard server.

SMS and emergency sharing

• With your permission, TrekGuard can prepare SMS messages containing your GPS coordinates for emergency contacts.
• SMS sharing is user-initiated only. TrekGuard does not automatically send emergency texts.
• Your carrier and SMS app may process messages according to their own terms and policies.

Weather, maps, and third-party services

Some features require third-party services. These services receive only the technical data needed for the feature you use.

• Open-Meteo is used for mountain weather and elevation-related data. Coordinates may be sent to request local forecasts.
• Map tile providers and hosting infrastructure may process technical request data when maps, offline map packs, or website pages load.
• Google Play processes app install, update, and store listing data under Google's policies.

Local storage and offline use

• Altitude history, trek records, saved routes, waypoints, checklists, emergency contacts, preferences, and offline map data may be stored locally on your device.
• Browser checklist progress may be stored locally on this website.
• Clearing app data, browser storage, or uninstalling the app may remove saved information.
• TrekGuard does not provide cloud sync or account-based backup.

Analytics

The static website may load Google Analytics when configured. The Android app may include optional analytics in some builds. Analytics is used for aggregate usage, crash, and reliability insight, not for selling your location or building a movement profile.

Data sharing

TrekGuard does not sell your data, share your location history for advertising, or track your movements outside app functionality. You control exports, SMS sharing, GPX files, photos, and other user-initiated sharing.

Your controls

• Revoke location, camera, SMS, notification, or storage permissions in Android settings.
• Disable background location while keeping foreground features where Android allows it.
• Delete local app data by clearing storage or uninstalling TrekGuard.
• Delete browser checklist data by clearing site storage in your browser.

Children's privacy

TrekGuard is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Security

Most TrekGuard data stays on your device and is protected by your device security settings. Network requests use HTTPS where supported by the service provider.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy as TrekGuard changes. Updated versions will be posted on this page.

Contact

For privacy questions, email support@trekguard.app.