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Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 15, 2026

Trekdex LLC (“Trekdex,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the Trekdex mobile application (the “App”). This Privacy Policy explains what information the App handles and how.

The short version: Trekdex keeps your hiking data on your device. We do not operate a backend server that stores your hikes, routes, or location — those never leave your device. The only information that leaves your device is a small amount of anonymous usage and crash data (via PostHog, our analytics provider), plus anything you choose to send us through the in-app feedback form or region waitlist. We do not track you and we do not sell your data.

Who we are

Trekdex LLC
quentin@trekdex.app

How your data is handled

Location data

Trekdex uses your device’s GPS to record hikes locally on your device while you are actively recording. This location data is processed entirely on your device. We do not operate a server that receives, collects, or stores your location or hike routes.

Tracking continues if you switch to another app or lock your phone during an active recording session, so your route isn’t cut short, and stops when you end the recording. You can deny or revoke location permissions at any time in your device’s Settings; doing so will prevent hike recording and area-completion features from working, since they depend on location data.

Sign in with Apple

If you choose to sign in with your Apple Account, Trekdex stores only an anonymous Apple user identifier in your device’s Keychain to keep you signed in. We do not receive or store your name or email address from Apple. You are not required to sign in to use the App.

Trekdex does not currently sync your data across devices — your hikes and progress live on the device that recorded them. (Cloud sync is planned for a future update; if and when it ships, this policy will be updated to describe it.) You can back up your data using your device’s standard iCloud Backup, which is operated by Apple under Apple’s privacy practices (apple.com/legal/privacy) — we are not involved in and cannot see that backup.

Analytics and crash data (PostHog)

To understand which features are used and to fix stability problems, the App sends a small amount of data to PostHog, a third-party analytics provider (data processed in the United States):

Anonymous usage events — e.g. that a feature was opened. These are bucketed and not linked to your identity; we never call an identify API, so PostHog only ever sees anonymous events.
Crash and hang counts — derived from Apple’s MetricKit. We send only a count, never the crash log or its contents.

See PostHog’s privacy policy at posthog.com/privacy. PostHog’s SDK ships its own privacy manifest for any identifiers/diagnostics it adds.

Trail and area map data

To display trails and geographic areas, the App requests general map/trail data from our content delivery provider (Cloudflare) and from OpenStreetMap-based lookup services (such as Overpass and Nominatim). These requests carry map coordinates only — they do not include your identity or information that identifies you personally. Trail geometry is derived from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Information you provide directly

Hike names and notes you enter are stored locally on your device. We do not have access to this content.
Feedback and trail reports. If you use “Send Feedback” or “Report a problem with this trail,” we receive the message you write. You may optionally include an email address if you’d like a reply; if you don’t, your feedback is sent without it.
Region waitlist. If your region isn’t yet supported and you join the waitlist, we receive your country and the email address you provide, so we can let you know when the App is available where you are.

What we don’t do

We do not operate a backend database of your hikes, routes, or location.
We do not collect or store your location or hike history off your device.
We do not track you — no advertising identifier (IDFA), no cross-app or cross-site tracking, no data brokers.
We do not sell your personal information, and we do not share your data with third parties for advertising.

Data retention and deletion

On-device data (hikes, progress) is yours — delete it in-app via Reset All Progress, or by deleting the App.
Sign in with Apple: Settings → Account → Delete Account removes the stored Apple identifier from your device.
Analytics are anonymous and aggregated, so there is no per-user analytics record for us to look up or delete. If you submitted feedback with an email and want it removed, contact us at quentin@trekdex.app.

Your choices and rights

Location permissions: manage anytime in your device Settings.
Feedback email: optional — omit it and we have no way to contact or identify you.

Because we hold almost no personal data, most requests under frameworks like the GDPR or CCPA are satisfied by the on-device controls above. For anything else, contact us below.

Children’s privacy

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

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy if how the App handles data changes — for example, if we introduce cloud sync or a backend service in the future. If we make material changes, we will notify you through the App or by updating the “Last updated” date above.

Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at quentin@trekdex.app.