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KSF Passage Companion for Mac Privacy Policy

This policy explains what KSF Passage Companion for Mac stores locally, what can be stored in a user-selected shared iCloud Drive dataset, and what is sent only if you choose to use online feedback or support features.

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Summary

KSF Passage Companion for Mac is free software. It does not sell personal data, does not include advertising, and does not use third-party ad tracking. Passage data is primarily stored locally on your Mac in files you control. If you choose the Mac/iPad workflow, the app can also read and write one user-selected shared dataset file in iCloud Drive.

Last updated: 2026-06-10.

Local App Data

  • The app stores boat identity, MMSI, vessel details, app settings, logbook entries, Voyage Story notes, Where Is? inventory, Provisioning data, readiness checklist state, passport/service records, NMEA input settings, backups and exports locally on your Mac.
  • If you enter crew, document, medical, provisioning, inventory or service information, that information is stored locally and can be sensitive.
  • Photos are either linked from your chosen location or copied/exported only when you choose that workflow.

NMEA And Position Data

  • The app can read NMEA0183 serial or UDP data you configure, including position, speed, course, heading, wind, depth, weather, attitude and related instrument data.
  • Automatic logbook entries and Voyage Story exports can include this data if you choose to record or export it.
  • The app does not transmit NMEA data to SailingKSF by default.

Shared iCloud Dataset

  • If you choose the shared workflow, the app can read/write a user-selected JSON file in iCloud Drive or another Files-accessible location.
  • The shared file is for explicit handoff between Mac and iPad: save on one device, release or close it, then reload on the other.
  • The shared dataset includes boat identity, logbook, Voyage Story notes, Where Is? inventory/location data, provisioning plan data, and readiness state.
  • This is not silent live multi-device sync, and it is not a replacement for full Mac backup ZIP files.

Feedback And Attachments

  • If you use Send Feedback / Bug Report, the app sends your name, email address, title, message, app version, platform details, and optional attachment to SailingKSF.
  • Attachments are optional and may include screenshots, PDF/TXT/LOG/JSON support files, or similar diagnostic material that you choose.
  • Do not attach private logbooks, medical records, passport data, or other sensitive data unless it is necessary for support.

Website Data

  • The download page can record basic view/download events and normal web-server logs for security and operational statistics.
  • Those records can include IP address, browser user-agent, requested URL, date/time, and download filename.
  • These records are used for security, abuse prevention, download statistics, and troubleshooting.

Backups And Exports

  • Backups, PDFs, CSV files, route exports, and support attachments are created only when you choose those actions.
  • Local backup ZIP files include manifests and checksums so damaged or incomplete files can be detected before restore.
  • You control where exported files are saved and who receives them.

Your Choices