Privacy Policy

1. Data we collect

We only collect information that you choose to provide or that is generated automatically when you visit the site. The categories are:

• Contact form data: your name, email address, phone number, and the content of your message.
• Field records you submit voluntarily: species observed, location, date, and any notes or photos you attach to a sighting.
• Technical data: browser type, device type, approximate region, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
• Analytics events: aggregated usage patterns that help us understand which sections of the guide are most useful.

2. How we use your data

Your information is used for specific, limited purposes:

• To respond to questions sent through the contact form.
• To publish community bird records, only with your explicit consent and without exposing private contact details.
• To improve the field guide content based on which pages and species entries are read most often.
• To detect technical issues and maintain the security of the site.

We do not sell personal data, and we do not use it for automated decision-making or profiling.

3. Cookies and tracking

The site uses a small number of cookies to remember basic preferences and to collect anonymized analytics data. These cookies do not identify you personally. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, and the site will continue to work normally, though we may lose insight into which sections are most visited.

4. Storage and third-party processors

Data is stored on secure servers operated by our hosting provider. We also rely on a limited set of third-party services for email delivery, form processing, and analytics. Each of these processors is bound by a data processing agreement and only receives the minimum information needed to perform their task. We do not transfer data to parties outside these stated purposes.

5. Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal data we hold about you. You may also request a portable copy of your data, withdraw consent at any time, or object to certain processing activities. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below, and we will respond within 30 days.

6. Honest representation

Captrove does not make misleading claims, fabricate endorsements, or imply affiliation with official bodies or brands. Species identification guides are provided for educational purposes and reflect the observations of local naturalists. We do not guarantee specific sighting outcomes, and any community-submitted records are clearly marked as user contributions rather than verified scientific data.

7. Contact for privacy requests

If you have questions about this policy, want to review your data, or wish to request deletion, contact us at: