Plain-English Summary
- We do not collect your name, email, or any personal information.
- No account or sign-up is required to use the App.
- We use Google Analytics to count visits — anonymously, in aggregate. You can opt out in Section 7.
- The Virtual Assistant may send your question to an AI service if the built-in knowledge base doesn't have the answer. Do not enter personal information into the assistant.
- Location is only used if you tap "Find Nearest Stop" in the Trolley section — and only on your device.
- A small amount of data (beach cache, shell hunt progress) is stored locally on your device only.
- We do not sell your data. Ever.
1. Overview
Your Guide To AMI ("the App," "we," "us," or "our") is a free travel reference and concierge tool for visitors to Anna Maria Island, Florida. This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected when you use the App, how it is used, and your choices regarding that information.
By using the App you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use.
2. No Account Required
The App does not require you to create an account, register, or provide any personal information to use its core features. You can browse beach conditions, tide tables, dining listings, the fishing guide, wildlife guide, shell guide, trolley schedules, and all other content without identifying yourself in any way.
3. Information We Collect
3.1 Information You Provide
The App does not include any forms, sign-up flows, or input fields that collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, or payment details. We do not collect any personal information directly from you.
3.2 Automatically Collected Usage Data (Google Analytics)
The App uses Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use the App in aggregate. GA4 automatically collects:
- Pages and sections viewed
- Buttons and outbound links clicked (e.g., "Book on Viator," "Reserve on OpenTable")
- Approximate geographic location (city/region level — derived from IP address)
- Device type, operating system, and browser
- Session duration and general engagement metrics
This data is collected anonymously and in aggregate. We do not use GA4 to identify individual users. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
3.3 Device Location (Optional)
The Trolley Tracker section includes an optional "Find Nearest Stop" feature. If you tap this button, the App will request access to your device's location. Location access is:
- Requested only when you explicitly tap the button
- Used solely to identify the nearest trolley stop on your screen
- Never stored, transmitted to our servers, or shared with any third party
- Entirely optional — all other features work without location access
3.4 Local Storage (On-Device Only)
The App stores a small amount of data in your browser's localStorage — a standard web storage mechanism that keeps data on your device only and is never transmitted to any server.
| Key | What It Stores | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| ami_beach_conditions | Cached beach flag, water temp, UV index | Avoids redundant API calls on the same visit |
| ami_shell_hunt | Shell species you've checked off in the Shell Hunt | Remembers your shell hunt progress between visits |
You can clear this data at any time by clearing your browser's site data or local storage in your device settings.
4. Third-Party Services & Outbound Links
The App displays content sourced from and links to third-party services. When you click an outbound link, you leave the App and are subject to that service's own privacy policy.
| Service | Purpose in the App | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics 4 | Anonymous usage analytics | Google Privacy Policy |
| Google Maps | Interactive island map | Google Privacy Policy |
| NOAA Tides & Currents | Tide table data | NOAA Privacy Policy |
| Open-Meteo | Weather and UV index data | Open-Meteo Terms |
| SafeBeachDay | Live beach flag conditions | SafeBeachDay Privacy |
| MCAT myStop | Live trolley GPS tracking | MCAT Privacy |
| Viator | Tour and activity booking (affiliate) | Viator Privacy Policy |
| OpenTable | Restaurant reservations (affiliate) | OpenTable Privacy Policy |
Affiliate disclosure: The App contains affiliate links to Viator and OpenTable. If you click a link and make a booking, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.
4a. Virtual Assistant & AI Processing
The App includes a Virtual Assistant powered by a combination of a local knowledge base and an AI language model. When you ask the Virtual Assistant a question:
- The App first attempts to answer from its own built-in knowledge base (restaurant listings, fishing regulations, trolley schedules, etc.) without sending any data externally.
- If the knowledge base does not contain a suitable answer, your question text may be sent to an AI language model API to generate a response.
- We do not log or store the content of your Virtual Assistant queries on our servers beyond what is necessary to generate the response.
- Do not enter personal information (name, address, payment details) into the Virtual Assistant.
5. Children's Privacy
The App is a general-audience travel reference tool and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through the App, please contact us at hello@yourguidetoami.com.
6. Data Security
Because the App does not collect or transmit personal information to our servers, the security risk to your personal data from using this App is minimal. All data stored locally (localStorage) remains on your device and is subject to your device's own security.
7. Your Choices & Rights
You have the following controls over data related to your use of the App:
- Location: Deny or revoke location permission in your device or browser settings at any time.
- Local storage: Clear all App data by clearing your browser's site data or local storage for this site.
- Cookies: The App itself does not set tracking cookies. Third-party services (Google, Viator, OpenTable) may set their own cookies when you visit their sites via outbound links.
- Virtual Assistant: Simply do not use the Virtual Assistant feature if you prefer that no query text be sent to an AI service.
- Google Analytics: Use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to disable GA4 tracking.
California residents (CCPA): We do not sell personal information. Because we do not collect personal information directly, there is no personal data to access, correct, or delete on our end. To request deletion of any data we may hold, email hello@yourguidetoami.com.
EEA / UK residents (GDPR): The App is operated from the United States and is intended for visitors to Anna Maria Island, Florida. The App does not collect personal data directly. Any analytics data processed by Google is subject to Google's GDPR compliance commitments.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the App after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
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