Overview

LocoLink is designed with your privacy in mind. We collect minimal data and never sell your personal information to third parties.

Data Collection

LocoLink (the app) does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data to external servers. All your locomotive data, routes, settings, and configurations are stored locally on your device and, if enabled, synced via Apple's iCloud service (which is governed by Apple's privacy policy).

iCloud Sync

If you enable iCloud Sync, your app data (locomotives, turnouts, routes, macros, and settings) is synced through Apple's iCloud infrastructure. This data is encrypted in transit and at rest by Apple. We do not have access to your iCloud data.

Website Contact Form

When you submit the contact form on our website, we collect:

  • Your name and email address
  • The message content you provide
  • Optional: platform and Z21 model information
  • Optional: notification preferences

This data is processed by Netlify (our hosting provider) and used solely to respond to your inquiry and, if opted in, to send you release notifications. We do not share this data with third parties.

Analytics

The LocoLink app does not include any analytics, tracking, or telemetry software. We do not track how you use the app.

Network Communication

LocoLink communicates only with your Z21 command station over your local WiFi network using the Z21 LAN protocol. No data is sent to external servers or the internet (except for iCloud Sync if enabled and App Store purchase verification by Apple).

Third-Party Services

LocoLink does not integrate any third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services. The only third-party services involved are:

  • Apple App Store (for purchases and updates)
  • Apple iCloud (for optional data sync)
  • Netlify (for website hosting and contact form processing)

Children's Privacy

LocoLink does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The app is suitable for all ages and does not require account creation.

Your Rights

You can request deletion of any data we have about you by contacting us at support@locolink.com. Since the app stores data locally on your device, you can delete all app data by uninstalling the app.

Changes

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "last updated" date.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy, contact us at support@locolink.com.