Privacy Policy

TerrainScouter · terrainscouter.com · last updated 6 August 2026

TerrainScouter provides mapping and weather tools for people working or travelling in remote country, including a text-message (SMS) weather service. This policy explains what we collect and how we use it.

What we collect

We do not collect your contacts, photos, or any information you do not send us. Location is only ever obtained from your device with your permission, or from coordinates you type yourself.

How we use it

Your number and coordinates are used for one purpose: to answer the request you sent and return a weather forecast. We do not use them to build a profile or to advertise to you.

We do not sell or rent your information, and we do not share mobile opt-in data, your phone number, or SMS consent with any third party for marketing purposes. Phone numbers and message content are shared only with our messaging provider and mobile carriers to the extent required to deliver the message you asked for, and with weather data providers only as an anonymous coordinate lookup.

Messaging

Our SMS service is entirely user-initiated: we reply only when you text us. We do not send marketing texts. Text STOP to any message to opt out, or HELP for assistance. Message and data rates may apply.

How long we keep it

Message logs are retained only as long as needed to operate and support the service, then deleted. You can ask us to delete your data at any time using the contact address below.

Security

Data is transmitted over encrypted connections and stored on access-controlled servers. No system is perfectly secure, but we limit what we collect specifically so there is little to expose.

Children

The service is not directed at children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect their information.

Changes

If this policy changes, the updated version will be posted on this page with a new date.

Contact

Questions, or to have your data removed: support@terrainscouter.com