Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 14, 2026

            The short version: HistoryTrail uses your location only to show nearby markers. We don't track you, store your location history, or share your data with anyone.
        

Overview

HistoryTrail is designed with privacy in mind. We collect the minimum information necessary to show you historical markers near your location, and we don't store or share your personal data.

Location Data

HistoryTrail requests access to your location to find historical markers near you. Here's how we handle location:

Your location is used only to calculate which markers are nearby
Location data is processed on your device
We do not store your location history
We do not track your movements
We do not share your location with third parties

You can use HistoryTrail without location access by searching for markers by place name, though the "nearby" feature requires location permission.

Data Collection

We do not collect personal data. Specifically:

No account or registration required
No usage analytics or tracking
No advertising identifiers
No third-party analytics services

Marker Data

Historical marker information displayed in the app comes from The Historical Marker Database (HMdb.org), a volunteer-maintained public resource. When you tap through to view full marker details, you are visiting HMdb.org directly, and their privacy policy applies to that interaction.

Local Storage

HistoryTrail stores your favorites and preferences locally on your device. This data:

Never leaves your device unless you have iCloud backup enabled
Is deleted when you uninstall the app

Navigation

When you request directions to a marker, HistoryTrail hands off to Apple Maps or your default maps application. The navigation occurs entirely within that application, and their privacy policies apply.

Children's Privacy

HistoryTrail does not collect personal data from anyone, including children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

If we make changes to this privacy policy, we will update the "Last updated" date above. Significant changes will be communicated through the App Store update notes.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at:

support@fallingdata.zone