Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 31, 2026

California Manzanitas ("we", "our", or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices.

Information We Collect

Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, display name, and user tag (e.g., Amateur or Professional). This is stored securely in Firebase Authentication and Firestore.

User-Generated Content: Range map submissions, votes, comments, and draft edits you create are stored in Firestore and associated with your user account.

Anonymous Usage: If you use the app without signing in, Firebase assigns an anonymous session identifier. No personal information is collected in this case.

How We Use Your Information

Data Storage and Security

All data is stored using Google Firebase services (Authentication, Firestore, and Storage), which provide industry-standard encryption and security measures. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Data Retention

Your account data and submissions are retained as long as your account exists. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us.

Your Rights

You may:

Children's Privacy

California Manzanitas is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date above.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to request data deletion, please contact us at bkbillkirkpatrick@gmail.com.