Crow Language Consortium (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the Apsáalooke Birds & Plants mobile application (the “App”). This Privacy Policy explains what information the App processes, how that information is used, and the choices available to you.
By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.
The App does not require registration. You may enter search terms in the App to find birds and plants. Search terms may be included in analytics events as described below.
The App stores the following data locally on your device to remember your preferences and support offline use:
This locally stored information is not transmitted to us except where noted below for analytics.
We use PostHog to collect limited, aggregated usage information so we can understand how the App is used and improve it. Analytics are configured to minimize identification:
anonymous); we do not assign a unique identifier per user or per device.Analytics events may include:
search)PostHog may process technical data incident to delivering the service (such as IP address and user agent) according to its own privacy practices. We configure the App to reduce location-related enrichment where possible.
When you install or update the App, or when you download updated species content, the App retrieves files (such as databases and images) from our content servers (hosted on Amazon Web Services). These requests are necessary to provide App functionality and do not include personal information you enter in the App.
The App does not collect or request access to:
We use the information described above to:
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share information only in these limited circumstances:
Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights regarding personal information (for example, access, correction, or deletion). Because the App does not collect accounts or contact details, we may be unable to identify you from analytics data alone. Contact us and we will respond as required by applicable law.
The App is intended for general audiences and educational use. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction). If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect information processed by the App. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
The App is operated from the United States. If you use the App from outside the United States, information may be transferred to and processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate.
| Service | Purpose | Provider privacy policy |
|---|---|---|
| PostHog | Anonymous usage analytics | posthog.com/privacy |
| Amazon Web Services (S3) | Hosting species content and updates | aws.amazon.com/privacy |
This policy applies only to the App. Third-party services have their own privacy practices, which we encourage you to review.
If you download the App from the Apple App Store, Apple may collect information about your purchase, device, and use of the App according to Apple’s Privacy Policy. Apple is not responsible for our privacy practices.
The App’s privacy practices described here are intended to align with the privacy information you see in the App Store’s App Privacy section (for example: usage data such as search terms, not linked to your identity; no data used for tracking across apps and websites).
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page when changes are made. Material changes may also be communicated in the App or on our website. Continued use of the App after an update means you accept the revised policy.
If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact:
Crow Language Consortium
Website: https://crowlanguage.org/