BortleBuddy — by Nyra Tech Corporation

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 22, 2026 Last Updated: March 22, 2026

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Information We Collect
  3. How We Use Your Information
  4. Sharing Your Information
  5. Data Retention
  6. Your Rights and Choices
  7. Data Security
  8. Children's Privacy
  9. International Data Transfers
  10. Third-Party Links
  11. Changes to This Policy
  12. Data Breach Notification
  13. EU / EEA User Rights (GDPR)
  14. California Resident Rights (CCPA)
  15. Force Majeure & Liability
  16. Contact Us

1. Introduction

BortleBuddy is an astrophotography planning application developed and operated by Nyra Tech Corporation ("Nyra Tech," "we," "us," or "our"). Nyra Tech Corporation is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the BortleBuddy mobile application, bortlebuddy.com, and related services (collectively, the "Services").

By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Account Information: Name, email address, and password when you create an account
  • Contact Information: Name, email, phone number when you contact us or submit forms
  • Payment Information: Processed securely through Apple App Store or Google Play Store (we do not store payment card details)
  • User Content: Photos, feedback, and other content you submit

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
  • Location Data: Geographic location (with your permission) to calculate celestial positions
  • Usage Data: Features used, time spent, interactions within the app
  • Log Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time and date of visits

2.3 Information from Third Parties

  • Weather data from third-party providers
  • Analytics data from service providers

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our Services
  • Calculate accurate celestial positions based on your location
  • Process transactions and send related information
  • Send notifications about optimal viewing conditions (with your permission)
  • Respond to your comments, questions, and support requests
  • Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
  • Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activities
  • Personalize and improve your experience
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Third parties who perform services on our behalf (hosting, analytics, customer support)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide Services. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

6. Your Rights and Choices

  • Access and Update: You can access and update your account information at any time
  • Delete Account: Contact us at contact@nyracorp.com to delete your account
  • Location Services: You can disable location access in your device settings
  • Push Notifications: You can opt out of push notifications in your device settings
  • Marketing Communications: You can unsubscribe from marketing emails using the link provided

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL)
  • Secure storage practices
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Regular security assessments

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date
  • Sending an in-app notification for significant changes

12. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify affected individuals and, where required by law, the appropriate regulatory authorities, within the timeframes required under applicable law (72 hours under GDPR where feasible; without undue delay under U.S. state breach notification laws). Notification will include the nature of the breach, categories of data affected, likely consequences, and measures taken or proposed to address the breach.

We maintain incident response procedures and technical safeguards designed to detect, contain, and remediate security incidents promptly.

13. Rights of EU / EEA Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) may apply to our processing of your personal data. We process personal data under the following legal bases: (a) performance of a contract (providing the Services you requested); (b) our legitimate interests (improving Services, fraud prevention, security); (c) your consent (where you have given it); and (d) compliance with legal obligations.

Subject to GDPR conditions and limitations, you have the right to:

  • Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Rectification — request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data
  • Erasure ("right to be forgotten") — request deletion of your personal data where there is no overriding legitimate reason to retain it
  • Restriction — request that we restrict processing of your personal data in certain circumstances
  • Data Portability — receive your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format and transmit it to another controller
  • Object — object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes
  • Withdraw Consent — where processing is based on consent, withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior processing
  • Lodge a Complaint — file a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at admin@nyracorp.com. We will respond within 30 days (extendable by a further two months for complex requests). We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling a request.

14. Rights of California Residents (CCPA / CPRA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) may provide you with additional rights. Subject to CCPA/CPRA conditions and limitations, you have the right to:

  • Know / Access — request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources, the business purpose for collecting it, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it
  • Delete — request deletion of personal information we have collected, subject to certain exceptions
  • Correct — request correction of inaccurate personal information we maintain about you
  • Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing — we do not sell your personal information to third parties; if this practice changes, we will provide a "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link and honor opt-out requests
  • Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information — request that we limit our use and disclosure of sensitive personal information to that which is necessary to perform the Services
  • Non-Discrimination — we will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA/CPRA rights

To submit a verifiable consumer request, contact us at admin@nyracorp.com. We will acknowledge receipt within 10 business days and respond within 45 days (extendable by an additional 45 days with notice).

You may designate an authorized agent to submit requests on your behalf. We may require written proof of the agent's authorization and your identity verification.

15. Force Majeure & Limitation of Liability

We are not responsible for any failure or delay in fulfilling obligations under this Privacy Policy caused by events beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to cyberattacks by third parties, acts of God, government orders, telecommunications failures, or actions of third-party processors. Our total aggregate liability arising from privacy-related claims is governed by the Limitation of Liability section in our Terms of Use.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices:

BortleBuddy — Nyra Tech Corporation
Email: admin@nyracorp.com
Website: https://bortlebuddy.com
A product of Nyra Tech Corporation

By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.