Publisher, operator, and scope
Public Beach Finder is developed, published, and operated by Peter Goodale, an individual developer. Goodale Studios is Peter Goodale's publishing brand; it is not a separate company or legal entity.
This Privacy Policy applies only to the Public Beach Finder app and related pages published under the Goodale Studios brand. Other apps have their own privacy policies.
Public Beach Finder does not require an account and does not include third-party advertising, cross-app tracking, or third-party analytics SDKs. Location access is optional and is requested only when you choose to sort beaches nearest to you.
Beach catalog and conditions requests
When the app refreshes, it requests the current public-beach catalog from a service Peter Goodale operates under the Goodale Studios brand. When you open a beach, it may request conditions using that beach's public catalog identifier. The service does not need your name, email address, favorites, search text, or device location to answer these requests.
The data service and its hosting providers may process routine connection information such as IP address, request time, requested route, response status, and technical device or browser information to deliver, secure, diagnose, and maintain the service.
NOAA and National Weather Service data
Public Beach Finder uses NOAA Tides & Currents and National Weather Service services to provide tide predictions, forecasts, and active alerts. A request uses a public tide-station identifier, a public beach identifier, or the selected beach's catalog coordinates—not your device location.
If the hosted conditions service is unavailable, the app may contact NOAA and the National Weather Service directly. Those services may receive routine network information such as your IP address and request timestamp under their own policies.
Favorites and search
Favorite beach identifiers are stored locally on your device. Search text and amenity filters are used on the device to filter the downloaded catalog. If you choose nearest-beach sorting, the device compares your current location with downloaded beach coordinates locally. Peter Goodale does not receive your favorite list, search text, or device location through these features.
You can remove a favorite inside the app. Deleting the app removes its local favorites from that device, subject to Apple backup and restore behavior.
Ratings and corrections
If you submit a rating, the service receives the beach identifier, score, optional review text, and a randomly generated app-install identifier. The identifier is hashed by the service and is used to limit duplicate ratings; it is not your Apple Account identifier or advertising identifier.
Submitted ratings and corrections remain pending until moderation. Approved scores contribute to the displayed aggregate. Do not include personal information in review or correction text.
Directions and official links
When you choose Directions, the app opens Apple Maps with the selected beach's public catalog name and coordinates. Apple processes that request according to its own terms and privacy practices.
When you open an official source, water-quality page, or other external link, the destination website may receive routine connection and browser information and applies its own privacy policy. Public Beach Finder does not control those third-party services.
Website access and support
The website host may process routine technical request data, such as IP address, browser type, requested page, and timestamp, to deliver and secure the website. Website activity is separate from favorites stored inside the app.
If you email support, Peter Goodale receives your email address and anything you choose to include. That information is used to answer your request, investigate problems, protect the service, and meet legal obligations. It is not sold or used for targeted advertising.
Children's privacy
Public Beach Finder does not ask users to create an account. A parent or guardian should supervise a child's beach visits, map use, external links, rating submissions, and any communication with support. Contact us if you believe a child submitted personal information.
Changes and contact
This policy may be updated as Public Beach Finder develops. Material changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. For privacy questions, email support@goodalestudios.com and include Public Beach Finder in the subject line.
