This Privacy Policy describes how doodDevelopments, LLC (“SwellPirate,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you use swellpirate.com and the SwellPirate iOS app (together, the “Services”).
Contact: doodDevelopments, LLC, 1023 E Lincolnway, Cheyenne, WY 82001 — hey@swellpirate.com
1. Information we collect
Depending on how you use the Services, we may process:
- Account & iCloud data. The iOS app relies on your Apple iCloud / CloudKit account. Content you create in the app (such as Sirens, Flags, profile name/photo, and related preferences) is stored in CloudKit associated with your Apple ID.
- Local preferences. Settings stored on your device (for example, home airport and unit preferences) via app preferences.
- Location. If you grant location permission, the app uses your approximate location while the app is in use to center the map and estimate distance to surf spots. We do not continuously track your location in the background.
- Purchases & subscriptions. Whether you have an active SwellPirate Pro entitlement. Purchase processing is handled by Apple; we receive subscription status through Apple and RevenueCat.
- Push notifications. If you enable notifications, we use Apple push / CloudKit subscriptions to alert you about Siren matches and similar events.
- In-app analytics. The iOS app may send product analytics (for example, app opens, onboarding steps, and paywall events) to PostHog. Events are associated with a non-email CloudKit user identifier when available. We do not use App Tracking Transparency / IDFA for cross-app advertising.
- Feature feedback & help. If you submit feedback or browse help in the app, that content may be processed by Featurebase on our behalf (swellpirate.featurebase.app).
- Website usage. When you visit swellpirate.com, we may collect device and usage data (pages viewed, approximate location derived from IP, referrer, and similar analytics) via PostHog, Plausible, and standard server logs.
- Communications. If you email us (for example at hey@swellpirate.com), we keep the content of that correspondence and your contact details to respond.
We do not require a separate SwellPirate username/password. Surf forecast and destination content is generally public data; personalization is tied to your Apple account and local settings.
2. How we use information
- Provide, operate, and improve the Services (including forecasts, Sirens, and Explore)
- Process subscriptions and verify Pro entitlements
- Send push notifications you opt into
- Respond to support requests and feature feedback
- Analyze website and product usage to fix bugs and improve UX (PostHog, Plausible)
- Comply with law and enforce our Terms
3. How we share information
We share information with service providers who help us run the Services, including:
- Apple — CloudKit / iCloud storage, App Store / StoreKit purchases, and push delivery
- RevenueCat — subscription status and purchase analytics
- Featurebase — in-app feedback and help center
- PostHog — product and website analytics
- Plausible — privacy-friendly website analytics
- Booking.com — if you follow affiliate links to book lodging, Booking.com’s privacy policy applies to that booking; we may receive affiliate attribution
- Open-Meteo — weather/forecast data used to power destination signals (not used to build marketing profiles about you)
We may also disclose information if required by law, to protect our rights, or in connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale. We do not sell your personal information.
4. Cookies and similar technologies
The website may use cookies, local storage, and similar technologies for analytics (including PostHog), preferences, and affiliate attribution (for example, Booking.com). You can control cookies through your browser settings. Plausible is designed to be cookie-light; some other features may not work fully if cookies are disabled.
5. Retention
We retain information for as long as needed to provide the Services and for legitimate business or legal purposes. CloudKit data associated with your Apple ID is retained according to Apple’s CloudKit policies and your account. You can delete Sirens, Flags, and related app data from within the app (Profile → Delete My Data), or by emailing us. Analytics and support emails are retained for a reasonable period and then deleted or anonymized.
6. Security
We use industry-standard measures appropriate to the nature of the data, including relying on Apple’s CloudKit and App Store infrastructure. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
7. International transfers
We are based in the United States. Service providers may process data in the U.S. and other countries. By using the Services, you understand that your information may be transferred to jurisdictions with different data-protection rules than your own.
8. Children’s privacy
The Services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
9. Your choices and rights
- Manage or delete Sirens, Flags, and preferences in the iOS app
- Delete SwellPirate-stored data from Profile → Delete My Data (does not cancel App Store subscriptions)
- Manage subscriptions and purchases through your Apple ID
- Disable push notifications in iOS Settings
- Control website analytics / cookies via browser settings where available
- Request access, correction, or deletion of personal information we hold by emailing hey@swellpirate.com
Depending on where you live (for example, California or the EEA/UK), you may have additional rights under applicable law. We will respond to verifiable requests as required.
10. Third-party links
The Services may link to third-party sites (flights, lodging, camps, and others). Their privacy practices are their own. Review those policies before providing information or completing a booking.
11. Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised policy on this page and update the effective date. Continued use of the Services after changes means you accept the updated policy.
12. Contact us
Questions about this Privacy Policy:
doodDevelopments, LLC
1023 E Lincolnway
Cheyenne, WY 82001
hey@swellpirate.com