Effective Date: February 12, 2025
Introduction
QTH.app is designed to provide APRS functionality on macOS without collecting or storing any personal data. This privacy policy outlines our commitment to user privacy and data protection.
Data Collection and Usage
QTH.app does not collect, store, or transmit any personal information to the app’s author or any external servers. Users transmitting APRS packets will include their callsign, which is a publicly searchable identifier in national databases. However, this information is not collected or transmitted back to the author of QTH.app.
Permissions and External Services
QTH.app may request access to certain system functions to provide its features, including:
- Audio Input & Output: Used for APRS modem functionality.
- Location Services (if applicable): Used for APRS position reporting when enabled by the user.
- Keychain Access: Used only for storing and verifying legacy license certificates.
- Apple Contacts: Used to associate contact entries to a callsign
Any data accessed by QTH.app is not collected or shared via non-APRS channels. In addition, data such as location is under the user’s control whether they choose to beacon the information.
In-App Purchases
QTH.app offers an in-app purchase to enable transmit functionality. Transactions are processed securely through the Mac App Store, and we do not have access to or retain any payment information.
Third-Party Services
QTH.app does not integrate with any third-party analytics, advertising, or data collection services.
QTH.app users Apple Maps to provide the primary map views.
Other 3rd party services can be configured by the user such as callsign lookup services. The credentials needed to access these services are stored securely in the user’s Keychain and do not leave the device.
Changes to This Policy
This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in a new version available within the app and on our website.
Contact Information
For any questions regarding this privacy policy, please contact:
- Wes Bustraan
- wbustraan@gmail.com
- https://qth.app