Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
PINtPOINT ("we", "our", "the app") is a pub and venue finder for iOS and Android. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
What data we collect
PINtPOINT collects the minimum data needed to work:
- Location — used to find nearby venues and point the radar compass. We request "while using the app" permission only. Location is never stored on our servers or shared with third parties.
- Device heading (compass) — used to orient the radar relative to the direction you're facing. Not stored.
- In-app preferences — your theme, radar settings and venue preferences are stored locally on your device.
- Favourite beers and beer alerts — if you save a beer to your watchlist or set a beer alert, that data is stored securely on our servers (Supabase) solely to power those features. It is not shared with third parties or used for advertising.
What we do not collect
- No account or sign-up is required
- No name, email address, or personal details
- No advertising identifiers or tracking
- No analytics or crash reporting sent to third parties
Third-party services
PINtPOINT displays data from the following external sources. When you tap through to these services, their own privacy policies apply:
- Untappd — tap list and check-in data. See untappd.com/privacy
- Foursquare — venue search and discovery data used to surface nearby pubs and bars
- ismypubfucked.com — Financial Pressure Index (FPI) data sourced from VOA rating lists
- OpenStreetMap / Nominatim — venue geocoding
- Google Street View — venue and ghost pub images (where shown)
- Flickr — historical pub photographs (credited in-app)
Purchases
PINtPOINT offers an annual subscription (£3.99/year) to unlock premium features. All payment processing is handled by Apple (App Store) or Google (Play Store). We do not receive or store any payment card details.
Children
PINtPOINT is an alcohol-related app intended for adults of legal drinking age. It is not directed at children under 17.
Data retention
Local preferences and settings are stored on your device and removed when you uninstall the app. Favourite beers and beer alerts stored on our servers are retained until you delete them in-app or request their deletion by contacting us.
Your rights
You may request deletion of any data we hold about you (favourite beers and beer alerts) at any time by contacting us at [email protected]. We will action all requests within 30 days.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy as the app evolves. The current version is always available at this URL. Significant changes will be noted in the app update release notes.