Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 9, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains what information DepthScout (“we,” “us”) collects when you use our website and app, and how we use it. Browsing lakes and depth charts requires no account and no personal information at all.

Information we collect

When you create a free account, we collect:

Your name and email address
A securely hashed version of your password (we never store your actual password)
The fishing spots you choose to save

If you use the live GPS overlay on the water, your device's location is used to show your position on the chart. Location data is processed on your device to power that feature and is not sold or shared with third parties.

We also use basic analytics (page views and feature usage, such as Google Tag Manager/Analytics) to understand how the app is used and to improve it. This data is aggregated and is not used to personally identify you.

How we use your information

To create and secure your account
To save and sync your saved fishing spots
To send account-related emails (verification, password reset)
To understand usage patterns and improve DepthScout

What we don't do

We don't sell your personal information. We don't share your saved spots or account details with other users or third parties for marketing purposes.

Data retention & deletion

We keep your account information for as long as your account is active. If you'd like your account and associated data deleted, email support@depthscout.com and we'll take care of it.

Security

Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text, and account sessions use secure, HTTP-only cookies. No method of storage or transmission is 100% secure, but we take reasonable steps to protect your information.

Children's privacy

DepthScout is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the “Last updated” date above.

Contact us

Questions about this policy or your data? Reach out through the feedback link in the app, or email support@depthscout.com.