This Privacy Policy describes how Kruger Explorer ("we", "us", or "our") handles your information when you use our mobile application (the "App").

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Location Data (GPS)

Our App requires access to your device's location services to provide core functionality, specifically:

Displaying your current position on the map (both online and offline).
Calculating distances to points of interest (camps, gates, picnic spots).
Navigating along routes within the park.

Important: This location data is processed locally on your device. We do not transmit, store, or share your location history on our servers. Your movement data stays on your phone.

1.2 User Accounts

The App does not require you to create an account. We do not collect your name, email address, or phone number.

2. How We Use Information

We use the location data solely to:

Show where you are on the park map.
Help you navigate routes safely.
Alert you if you are deviating from a selected route (if active).

3. Third-Party Services

The App may use third-party services that collect information used to identify you (e.g., for analytics or map tiles).

OpenStreetMap / Leaflet: Used for rendering online maps. They may receive your IP address when fetching map tiles.

4. Cookies & Similar Technologies

Our website does not use tracking or advertising cookies. We use the following local storage technologies:

Essential storage: We store your cookie consent preference so we don't ask you repeatedly.
Functional storage: If you accept functional storage, we save your packing list selections and community voting history in your browser's localStorage for your convenience. The voting history prevents you from rating the same accommodation twice.

Your choice: When you first visit our website, a consent banner lets you choose between "Accept All" (essential + functional) or "Essential Only". You can reset this preference at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage.

4.1 Fonts

All fonts are hosted locally on our servers. No requests are made to third-party font services such as Google Fonts.

4.2 Community Features

Our website allows anonymous ratings and experience submissions. Community ratings are stored on our server without any personally identifiable information. When you "Share your experience" or submit a blog article, you are sending an email directly to us via your own email client. We do not store these submissions on our server until they are manually reviewed and published by our team.

5. Children's Privacy

Our App is intended for general audiences and wildlife enthusiasts. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13.

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. You are advised to review this page periodically for any changes.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at hello@krugercompanion.com.