Privacy Policy & Terms of Use - FT Ham

Version: 1.2

Effective Date: November 18, 2025

Last Updated: February 23, 2026

Reference to EULA

The End-User License Agreement (EULA) governs the licensing of the FT Ham software. By using this application, you agree to both the EULA and these Terms of Use. You can read the full EULA in the FT Ham app.

Summary

FT Ham collects minimal diagnostic data to improve app stability and fix bugs. All diagnostic data sent to external servers is automatically sanitized to remove personally identifiable information such as callsigns and grid locators.

The Application operates primarily on your device: all settings, preferences, and QSO logs remain local and are never transmitted to external servers. Only anonymous diagnostic data (crash reports and errors) is sent to Firebase Crashlytics to help us identify and fix issues.

The FT HAM website may collect anonymous usage statistics via Google Firebase Analytics, only after explicit user consent. No personally identifiable information is collected.

Definitions

Diagnostic Data Collection (In-App)

FT Ham uses Firebase Crashlytics to automatically collect diagnostic information when the app crashes or encounters errors. This helps us identify and fix bugs to improve app stability and reliability.

Data Collected

Privacy Protection & Data Sanitization

Before any diagnostic data is transmitted to Crashlytics, it is automatically sanitized to protect your privacy:

What Is NOT Collected

Crashlytics does not collect:

Purpose and Use

All diagnostic data is anonymous and used solely to improve app reliability. We use this data to:

Data Processor

Diagnostic data is processed by Google LLC under Firebase Crashlytics, acting as a data processor in accordance with standard contractual clauses and GDPR requirements.

For more information about Firebase Crashlytics and data handling: Firebase Privacy Policy

In-App Analytics

The FT Ham mobile application collects anonymous usage statistics via Firebase Analytics by default to improve app stability and user experience.

This is an opt-out model: analytics are enabled on first launch, but users can disable analytics at any time in the app's Configuration settings under "Privacy & Anonymous Statistics".

No personally identifiable information is collected. All data is anonymous and aggregated. Data collected includes: app usage patterns, feature usage, screen views, and error frequencies.

Data is processed by Google LLC acting as a data processor under Firebase Analytics, in accordance with standard contractual clauses and GDPR requirements.

Website Analytics

This website (ftham.turrion.dev) uses Google Firebase Analytics with an opt-in model: analytics are loaded strictly after explicit user consent, and exclusively for anonymous usage statistics.

We do not collect or store personal data such as names, email addresses, precise location, or user identifiers. We do not use advertising features, profiling, or cross-site tracking.

Google may process IP addresses transiently for security and delivery purposes. These IP addresses are not stored, not accessible to us, and not used for user identification.

Analytics data is used solely to understand general website usage (e.g. page views, outbound links) and to improve performance and content.

Data is processed by Google LLC acting as a data processor under standard contractual clauses in accordance with the GDPR.

Payments and Donations

In-App Purchases (Apple)

FT Ham includes optional donations processed via Apple’s in-app purchase system. All payments and personal information are handled directly by Apple. FT Ham does not receive or store payment card numbers, billing addresses, names, emails, or any identifying data.

For more information, please review Apple’s Privacy Policy and App Store terms.

External Donation Links

FT Ham may include optional external donation links to services such as:

These services may collect personal data such as your name, email address, payment information, or device details. FT Ham does not control these services and does not receive or store any information they collect.

Users should review the privacy policies of each external provider before submitting any information.

All donations are voluntary. FT Ham does not provide financial, tax, or legal advice. Users are solely responsible for donation decisions.

Use of the Application

The Application is intended primarily for personal use. Use is permitted under the terms of the applicable open-source licenses. You agree not to use it for illegal or unauthorized purposes.

Intellectual Property

All code, graphics, and content in FT Ham are released under applicable open-source licenses unless otherwise stated. Use, modification, and redistribution are permitted under the terms of those licenses (including the MIT License).

Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

The Application is provided “as-is” without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee uninterrupted service or error-free operation. Use at your own risk.

To the maximum extent allowed by law, FT Ham and its developers are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of the Application. Liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.

Termination

Access to distribution channels, updates, or online services may be suspended or terminated for violations of these Terms or at our discretion. Termination does not limit other remedies available under the law.

Legal Compliance

These Terms and the EULA are governed by the laws of Spain. Any disputes will be resolved under the jurisdiction of Spanish courts unless local consumer protection law requires otherwise.

Children’s Privacy

FT Ham does not knowingly collect personal information from children of any age. The Application is safe for all users.

If a child submits information through an external donation service (e.g., PayPal or Ko-fi), please contact that service directly.

Third-Party Services & Links

The Application may contain links to third-party websites or platforms. FT Ham has no control over these services and is not responsible for their content, policies, or data practices. Users are encouraged to review each provider's privacy policy.

Security

FT Ham is an offline, on-device application and does not transmit personal data. Secure development practices are followed; however, no storage or transmission method is completely secure.

Changes to Terms or Privacy Policy

We may update these Terms and Privacy Policy to reflect changes in the Application or legal requirements. If features that collect personal data are added, we will update this policy and notify users where appropriate. Continued use of FT Ham constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Contact

If you have any questions, you can contact us at:

Email: ftham@turrion.dev