Effective Date: April 4, 2026
cmaps ("the App") is an outdoor mapping application built for hunters and outdoor recreationists, developed and operated by Connor Callison. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use the App.
By using cmaps, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the App.
Account Information. If you choose to create an account, we collect your name, email address, and a securely hashed version of your password. You are not required to create an account; the App can be used in a local-only mode without providing any personal information.
Location Data. The App collects GPS coordinates from your device to display your real-time position on the map, record hiking or hunting tracks, and create waypoints. When you are actively recording a track, the App may collect location data in the background. Location data is only collected while you are actively using the relevant features.
User-Generated Content. You may create waypoints (including names, coordinates, photos, and notes), GPS tracks, and offline map regions. This content is stored on your device and, if you have an account, may be synced to our servers.
Device Information. We collect basic device type information solely for the purpose of diagnosing crashes and improving App stability.
Local Preferences. The App stores your map layer preferences and settings locally on your device using standard system storage (UserDefaults). This data never leaves your device.
Property and parcel boundary data displayed in the App is sourced from publicly available government records and does not contain personally identifiable information.
We do not sell your data to third parties. Ever.
The App uses the following third-party services:
The App does not include any third-party analytics SDKs or advertising SDKs.
On your device: Your data is stored in a local database (SwiftData), with preferences saved via UserDefaults and authentication tokens secured in the iOS Keychain. Offline map tiles are cached locally on your device.
On our servers: If you create an account, your account information, waypoints, and tracks are stored in a PostgreSQL database. We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.
While we take data security seriously and employ industry-standard practices, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
The App uses background location access only during active track recording sessions that you initiate. When you start recording a track, the App continues to collect your GPS coordinates in the background so your route is accurately captured even if the App is not in the foreground. Background location collection stops when you end the track recording session.
We retain your account data and synced content for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, all associated data is permanently deleted from our servers. Locally stored data remains on your device until you uninstall the App or delete it manually.
The App is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the App after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
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connor@cmaps.app
cmaps.app