This privacy policy governs your use of the software application Spot2fish ("Application") for mobile devices and desktop ("Computer") devices that is owned and operated by Mascio Apps LLC, an Ohio limited liability company. Spot2fish is a social platform for anglers that is used to create, manage, find and share fishing spots, to publish posts and photos, to follow other anglers and build a profile, and to interact with our AI fishing guide, Skipper. This privacy policy has been compiled to better serve those who are concerned with how their 'Personally Identifiable Information' (PII) is being used online. PII, as described in US privacy law and information security, is information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person, or to identify an individual in context. Please read our privacy policy carefully to get a clear understanding of how we collect, use, protect or otherwise handle your Personally Identifiable Information in accordance with our website.
When you register, build your profile, or use Spot2fish's social features, we may collect:
We collect information from you when you register on our site, build or edit your profile, create a post or fishing spot, upload a photo, like or report content, follow another user, chat with Skipper, fill out a form, or otherwise enter information on our site.
Spot2fish is a social platform, so some of the information you provide is visible to other users:
We may use the information we collect from you when you register, build your profile, post content, or use other site features in the following ways:
We do not proactively screen, pre-approve or review posts, photos, spots or other User Content before they appear. Instead, we rely on users to report content they believe is offensive or inappropriate. When you submit a report, we store your identity as the reporter and the reason text you provide. We review reports at our discretion and may, but are not obligated to, remove content or take action against an account. For more detail, see the Content Moderation & Reporting section of our Terms and Conditions.
Your personal information is contained behind secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of persons who have special access rights to such systems, and who are required to keep the information confidential. We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. No security system, however, can prevent all potential security breaches.
We use cookies and similar technologies that are necessary to operate the service, such as keeping you signed in. You can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies through your browser settings. Since each browser is a little different, look at your browser's Help Menu to learn the correct way to modify your cookies. If you turn cookies off, some of the features that make your site experience more efficient may not function properly.
In addition, the Application may collect certain information automatically, including, but not limited to, the type of device you use, your device's unique identifier, the IP address of your device, your operating system, the type of Internet browser you use, and information about the way you use the Application.
Spot2fish allows you to upload photos and images, including photos attached to your posts and the profile picture or avatar on your profile, as well as photos of fishing spots. Please be aware that images can contain embedded metadata (often called EXIF data), which may include the date and time a photo was taken and the GPS location where it was captured. You are responsible for removing any metadata you do not wish to share before uploading an image. Images you upload are stored with our cloud file-storage provider.
We do not proactively review images before they appear. If you believe an image is vulgar, insulting or otherwise inappropriate, please report it so our team can review it; see "How content is moderated" above.
We use your location, latitude and longitude, to create, find and share fishing spots. When you create a fishing spot we store its latitude and longitude so you can keep track of, share and manage your spots. How a spot's location is shared depends on the visibility you choose:
We do not sell or trade your Personally Identifiable Information to outside parties. We do share information with trusted service providers who help us operate the service, conduct our business, or serve our users, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential and use it only to provide services to us. These providers include:
We may disclose User Provided and Automatically Collected Information:
If and when we offer paid features, we do not store your credit card information ourselves. Payment processing would be handled by a third-party payment processor, such as Stripe, whose information can be found on their website https://stripe.com/.
CalOPPA is the first state law in the nation to require commercial websites and online services to post a privacy policy. The law's reach stretches well beyond California to require any person or company in the United States (and conceivably the world) that operates websites collecting Personally Identifiable Information from California consumers to post a conspicuous privacy policy on its website stating exactly the information being collected and those individuals or companies with whom it is being shared.
Users can visit our site anonymously. Our Privacy Policy link includes the word 'Privacy' and can easily be found on the page specified above. You will be notified of any Privacy Policy changes on our Privacy Policy Page. You can change your personal information by logging in to your account and editing your profile.
We honor Do Not Track signals and do not track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a Do Not Track (DNT) browser mechanism is in place.
We do not allow third-party behavioral tracking or third-party advertising on Spot2fish.
We retain the information you provide, including your profile, posts, photos, avatar, spots, likes, follows, reports and Skipper chat history, for as long as your account is active and for a reasonable time thereafter. We will retain Automatically Collected information for up to 24 months and thereafter may store it in aggregate. You can delete your own posts, spots and avatar at any time, and you can request deletion of your account and User Provided Data by contacting us at mascioapps@gmail.com; we will respond in a reasonable time. Please note that some data may persist in routine backups for a reasonable period, and that some User Provided Data may be required in order for the Application to function properly.
When it comes to the collection of personal information from children under the age of 13 years old, the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) puts parents in control. The Federal Trade Commission, United States' consumer protection agency, enforces the COPPA Rule, which spells out what operators of websites and online services must do to protect children's privacy and safety online. Spot2fish is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. We do not let third-parties, including ad networks or plug-ins, collect PII from children under 13. If a parent or guardian becomes aware that his or her child has provided us with information without their consent, he or she should contact us at mascioapps@gmail.com. We will delete such information from our files within a reasonable time.
The Fair Information Practices Principles form the backbone of privacy law in the United States and the concepts they include have played a significant role in the development of data protection laws around the globe. Understanding the Fair Information Practice Principles and how they should be implemented is critical to comply with the various privacy laws that protect personal information.
We will notify you via email within 7 business days. We also agree to the Individual Redress Principle which requires that individuals have the right to legally pursue enforceable rights against data collectors and processors who fail to adhere to the law. This principle requires not only that individuals have enforceable rights against data users, but also that individuals have recourse to courts or government agencies to investigate and/or prosecute non-compliance by data processors.
The CAN-SPAM Act is a law that sets the rules for commercial email, establishes requirements for commercial messages, gives recipients the right to have emails stopped from being sent to them, and spells out tough penalties for violations.
We are concerned about safeguarding the confidentiality of your information. We provide physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect information we process and maintain. For example, we limit access to this information to authorized employees and contractors who need to know that information in order to operate, develop or improve our Application. Please be aware that, although we endeavor to provide reasonable security for information we process and maintain, no security system can prevent all potential security breaches.
You can stop all collection of information by the Application by deleting your account or, on mobile, uninstalling the Application. You can also request to opt-out via email at mascioapps@gmail.com.
mascioapps@gmail.com and we will promptly remove you from ALL correspondence.
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time for any reason. We will notify you of any changes to our Privacy Policy by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page, and informing you via email. You are advised to consult this Privacy Policy regularly for any changes, as continued use is deemed approval of all changes.
By using the Application, you are consenting to our processing of your information as set forth in this Privacy Policy now and as amended by us. "Processing" means using cookies on a computer/hand held device or using or touching information in any way, including, but not limited to, collecting, storing, deleting, using, combining and disclosing information, all of which activities will take place in the United States. If you reside outside the United States your information will be transferred, processed and stored there under United States privacy standards.
If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy, you may contact us using the information below. Spot2fish 715 Gibson Court Fremont, Ohio 43420 USA mascioapps@gmail.com. Last Edited on 2026-06-15