Privacy Policy

Last updated: 6 March 2026

My Finds ("the App"), also known as Metal Detecting Tracker, is developed by Hugo Heriz-Smith. This policy explains how your information is collected, used, and protected.

Summary

The App is designed with privacy in mind. Your hunt data, finds, and photos are stored locally on your device. The App does not collect analytics, does not track your behaviour, and does not share your personal information with third parties.

Information We Collect

Location Data

When you start a hunt session, the App records your GPS coordinates to map your path and log where you make finds. To ensure accurate tracking, the App continues recording your location in the background while a session is active — for example, if you switch to another app or lock your device. Background location tracking only occurs during an active hunt session that you have started, and stops immediately when you end the session. The App does not track your location at any other time..

Photos

You may use the camera to photograph your finds. These photos are stored locally within the App and also saved to your device's Photos library. If you have iCloud Photos enabled on your device, photos in your library may sync to iCloud according to your device settings — this is controlled by iOS, not by this App.

Hunt and Find Records

The App stores details about your detecting sessions and finds, including locations, timestamps, categories, notes, and depth information. All of this data is stored locally on your device.

How We Use Your Information

Your data is used solely to provide the App's functionality:

  • Displaying your hunt paths on the map

  • Recording and organising your finds

  • Calculating session statistics (distance, duration)

  • Showing nearby public rights of way

Subscriptions

The App offers an optional annual Pro Access subscription. All payments are processed by Apple through the App Store. We do not collect, store, or have access to your payment information. Subscription management, including cancellation, is handled through your Apple ID settings. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

iCloud Sync

The App may offer optional iCloud sync to back up your data and sync between your devices. If enabled, your hunt data, finds, and photos will be stored in your personal iCloud account. This data is protected by your Apple ID and iCloud security settings. You can disable iCloud sync at any time in the App's settings, and you can manage or delete your iCloud data through your device's Settings app.

Third-Party Services

The App uses the Overpass API (part of OpenStreetMap) to display public rights of way on the map. When viewing the map, the App sends the visible map region coordinates to request footpath data. No personal information or user data is transmitted in these requests. For more information, see the Overpass API documentation and OpenStreetMap Foundation Privacy Policy.

The App uses Firebase Crashlytics, a crash reporting service provided by Google LLC, to collect anonymous crash reports. When the App encounters a technical error, Crashlytics receives diagnostic information including the device type, operating system version, and the state of the App at the time of the crash. These reports do not contain your personal data, location history, photos, or find records. For more information, see the Firebase Crashlytics documentation and Google's Privacy Policy.

Data Storage and Security

All your data is stored locally on your device using Apple's secure data storage frameworks. The App does not transmit your personal data to any external servers (other than iCloud if you enable sync, and the map region queries described above).

Analytics and Tracking

The App uses Firebase Crashlytics to collect anonymous crash reports, which help us identify and fix technical issues. These reports contain device type, operating system version, and the state of the app at the time of a crash. They do not contain your personal data, location history, photos, or find records. No other analytics, behavioural tracking, or advertising SDKs are used.

Data Retention and Deletion

Your data remains on your device until you delete it. You can delete individual finds, hunt sessions, or photos within the App. Uninstalling the App will remove all locally stored data. If you use iCloud sync, you can delete synced data through your iCloud settings.

Children's Privacy

The App does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. The App does not require account creation and stores all data locally on the device.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:

Hugo Heriz-Smith
Email: hugo@heriz-smith.com