Effective date: 20 October 2026

Global Fishing League ("GFL," "we," "our," or "us") operates a global fishing competition platform through mobile applications, websites, and related services (collectively, the "Services").

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, retain, and protect personal information, and describes the rights and choices of users.

By accessing or using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

1. Scope and Definitions

Personal Information means any information that identifies or can reasonably be linked to an identifiable individual.

Processing means any operation performed on personal information, including collection, use, storage, analysis, disclosure, or deletion.

Data includes all information that you submit to GFL via the Services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

Account information
Contact information
Device identifiers
IP addresses

2.2 Location Data

GPS location
Device-based location
IP-based location

GPS and device location are collected only with your permission. An approximate location (city and country) may be derived from your IP address without it; see section 8.2.

2.3 Content Data

Uploaded photos
Logs
Records
Metadata

2.4 Technical Data

Device information
Usage data
Analytics data
System logs

3. Biometric, Computer Vision, and AI Processing

The platform uses backend computer vision and AI systems to analyze fish imagery.

Feature extraction
Pattern recognition
Biological modeling
Species classification
Measurement modeling
Unique biological feature analysis

This processing applies only to fish imagery and biological characteristics. It does not involve human biometric identifiers.

4. How We Collect Data

We collect data when you:

Create or manage an account
Upload photos or content
Use AI tools
Enable location services
Create logs, trips, or journeys
Use mapping or weather features
Interact with the Services
Contact support
Participate in research, testing, or surveys

5. How We Use Personal Information

5.1 Core Platform Operations

Providing platform functionality
Operating AI tools
Providing species identification and measurement
Managing accounts
Operating logs and journeys
Enabling mapping and location features
Providing weather and environmental data

5.2 Artificial Intelligence and Model Development

Train AI models
Develop algorithms
Improve accuracy
Build datasets
Create derivative models
Improve automation systems

GFL uses Microsoft Azure Machine Learning (Azure ML) services for AI model training and validation.

5.3 Communications

Service notices
Account communications
Product updates
Platform announcements
Marketing communications

6. Logbooks and Fish Journey System

The Services may include personal logbooks, trip records, photo albums, and fish journeys.

Logs are private by default and are not visible to other users unless explicitly shared.

A catch's location is never shown to anyone but the angler who logged it, and pictures you share from the iPhone app carry no location.

7. Data Storage and Retention

Platform operations
AI training
Model development
Dataset creation
Analytics
Research
Legal compliance
Commercial development

8. Data Sharing

8.1 Service Providers

Microsoft Azure cloud hosting
Web App Services
Container services
Azure Blob Storage
Image processing
AI model hosting
Analytics
Advertising partners
Customer support tools

8.2 Analytics Providers

GFL uses these providers for analytics, monitoring, and error tracking:

PostHog, product analytics in the apps and on the website. In the apps, usage events (such as screens opened, catches logged and purchases) are linked to your GFL account. They do not include your catch locations or your email address. PostHog estimates an approximate location (city and country) from your IP address. Deleting your account deletes the analytics linked to it (section 10.4).
Sentry (iPhone app) and Firebase Crashlytics (Android app), crash and error reports. Sentry reports carry a random identifier for the installation, not your name or email address.
Google Analytics for Firebase (Android app).

8.3 Research and AI Development Partners

De-identified image data may be shared for research and model improvement.

8.4 Sign-in, Payments, Notifications, and Conditions

Apple, Google, and Facebook, when you choose to sign in with one of them. We receive the name and email address they share with us.
The Apple App Store and Google Play process subscription payments. We receive a record of the purchase, never your card details.
Firebase Cloud Messaging (Google) delivers push notifications to your device.
Weather, tide, and water data providers receive a catch's coordinates and time so they can return the conditions for it. They do not receive your name or account details.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

GFL uses browser cookies and related technologies for analytics, performance monitoring, and system optimization.

On the website, the Meta Pixel measures visits and app-download clicks that come from our advertising. The iPhone app does not use advertising identifiers and does not share your information with advertisers.

10. User Rights and Choices

10.1 Global Rights

Access and review your data
Correct inaccurate information
Delete certain information
Manage notification preferences

10.2 EU/UK (GDPR)

Right to access
Right to correct
Right to erase
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object

10.3 California (CCPA/CPRA)

Know what information is collected
Access and delete information
Correct inaccurate information
Opt out of data sale or sharing
Rights against discrimination

To submit a request, contact: support@globalfishingleague.com

10.4 Deleting Your Account

You can delete your account in the iPhone app (Settings → Delete account) or by emailing support@globalfishingleague.com from the address on the account. The account closes straight away: you are signed out, you cannot sign in to it again, and it no longer appears to other users. The usage analytics linked to the account (section 8.2) are deleted at the same time.

To have the records stored with your account erased as well, email support@globalfishingleague.com from the address on the account. We will confirm when it is done. We may keep information the law requires us to keep, and image data that has already been de-identified for model training (section 8.3).

Deleting your account does not cancel a subscription bought through the App Store or Google Play, and the subscription keeps billing until you cancel it. On iPhone, cancel it in Settings → your name → Subscriptions; on Android, in the Google Play Store under Payments & subscriptions.

11. Children's Privacy

The Services are not directed to children under the age of 13 in the United States or the minimum age required by law in other jurisdictions.

12. Security

Encryption in transit and at rest
Role-based access controls
Moderation and fraud detection tools
Secure authentication
Monitoring for suspicious activity

13. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy over time. When changes occur, we will update the Effective Date and notify users as required by law.

14. Contact Us

GFL Privacy Team

Email: support@globalfishingleague.com

Address: 1150 Malabar Rd SE STE 111, Box 137, Palm Bay, FL 32907