Last updated: May 8, 2026
Overview
Furthr ("Furthr," "we," or "us") is a hiking-log app that helps you record hikes, track trail mileage, save photos taken on the trail, and share progress with friends. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices you have about that information.
By creating an account or using Furthr you agree to this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the app.
Information You Provide
Account information. When you sign up with email and password we collect your email address, a hashed password, your chosen display name, and your username.
Sign in with Apple. If you sign in with Apple, we receive an identifier from Apple plus the email and (on first sign-in only) the name you choose to share. If you use Apple's "Hide My Email" feature, we only ever see Apple's private relay address - we never receive your real email.
Sign in with Google. If you sign in with Google, we receive an identifier, your email, and your basic profile (name and avatar URL) as authorized by Google.
Profile content. Anything you add to your profile - display name, username, and avatar image - is stored so it can be shown in the app.
Hike content. Trail names, dates, day-by-day notes, photos you attach, and the social activity you generate (friends, friend requests).
Information Collected Automatically
Location data. With your permission, Furthr reads your device location - including in the background while a hike is active - so it can compute mileage, build a track of your route, and persist the hike if you lock your phone. Location is only collected while you have an active hike running. You can revoke location permission at any time in your device settings; some features will stop working without it.
Motion and step data. With your permission, Furthr reads pedometer and step data from the device's motion sensors so it can show step counts and approximate distance during a hike.
Photos and media. With your permission, Furthr can read photos from your camera roll so you can attach pictures taken during a hike, and can use the camera to take new photos. We only access the photos you select.
Notifications. If you allow notifications, we send you push notifications about your hikes and friend activity.
Diagnostic logs. We retain minimal application logs (such as error reports and request timestamps) to keep the service running and debug issues. These logs do not include your hike content.
How We Use Your Information
To create and operate your account, including signing you in across devices.
To record, save, and display your hikes, photos, mileage, and stats.
To deliver social features: showing your profile to friends, fulfilling friend requests, and sending notifications.
To keep the service secure and detect abuse.
To respond to support questions you send us.
We do not sell your personal information. We do not use your hike data, location, or photos for advertising.
How Your Information Is Stored and Shared
Furthr stores your account, profile, hikes, and photos with our infrastructure provider, Supabase. Data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS) and at rest by the underlying database and storage service.
We share data only with the service providers we need to operate Furthr: Supabase (database, authentication, file storage, edge functions), Apple (for Sign in with Apple and push notifications), and Google (for Sign in with Google). These providers process data on our behalf and are bound by their own privacy and security commitments.
We may disclose information if required to do so by law, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, the safety of users, or to comply with a legal request.
Your Choices and Rights
Access and correction. You can view and update your profile from inside the app at any time.
Account deletion. You can permanently delete your account from Settings > Delete Account. Deleting your account removes your auth record, profile, hikes, hike days, photos, GPS tracking points, friend connections, and stored avatar files. This action is immediate and cannot be undone.
Permissions. Location, motion, camera, photos, and notification permissions can each be revoked from your device's system settings.
Data requests. If you have questions about your data or want to make a request, contact us at the email below and we will respond.
Children's Privacy
Furthr is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Material changes will be communicated in the app or by email when reasonable.
Contact
Questions about privacy? Reach us at hikefurthr@gmail.com.