Privacy Policy

WellPad: Alberta LSD Lookup

Developer: Southpaw Digital Labs Inc.
Effective Date: January 7, 2026
Last Updated: October 1, 2026

The short version: There are no accounts, no ads, and no analytics. Your favorites, history, notes, photos and corrections stay on your device. A few features need the internet: well registry updates are downloaded from our data server, and purchases go through Google Play on Android or the App Store on iPhone. On Android, crash reports go to Firebase Crashlytics; on iPhone they stay on your device unless you choose to share them. We never sell your data. This policy covers WellPad on Android and on iPhone and iPad (iOS).

Overview

WellPad: Alberta LSD Lookup ("WellPad", "the App") is developed and operated by Southpaw Digital Labs Inc. ("Company", "we", "us"). WellPad is designed with privacy as a core principle. This privacy policy explains what information the App uses, what leaves your device, and why.

Information We Do NOT Collect

WellPad does not collect:

Your name, email, or contact information
Accounts or logins of any kind
Your search history or lookup data
Your favorites, notes, photos, or corrections
Usage analytics, advertising IDs, or behavioral data

We have no servers that receive your personal data.

Information Stored Locally on Your Device

The following data is stored only on your device:

Data Type	Purpose	Your Control
Favorites	Quick access to frequently used parcels	Delete anytime
History	Recent lookups (max 50). GPS lookups store the location where you searched	Clear in Settings
Notes & photos	Your field notes and photos for each parcel	Delete anytime
Corrections	GPS coordinates you saved for a wellhead	Delete anytime
Settings	Preferences, free-tier lookup count, trial and Pro status	Uninstall to remove
Crash reports (iPhone)	Diagnostic reports Apple hands the app after a crash (newest 10)	Delete in Settings, or uninstall

On iPhone, the date your free trial started is also kept in the iOS Keychain on your device, so reinstalling the app doesn't restart the trial. It contains only that date, is never sent anywhere, and is removed if you erase your iPhone.

You own this data. You can export a full backup including photos (Settings → Share Backup), delete favorites, history, notes, photos and corrections (Settings → Clear All Data), or uninstall the app to remove everything.

Android Backup

If you have Android backup turned on, Android may back up your favorites, history, notes, corrections and settings to your own Google account, and copy them (with photos) when you transfer to a new phone. This is handled by Android and Google, not by us, and you can turn it off in your phone's settings. We cannot access these backups.

iPhone Backup (iCloud)

If you use iCloud Backup or back up your iPhone to a computer, your favorites, history, notes, photos, corrections and settings are included in your own backup, so they come back when you restore or move to a new iPhone. The large well and parcel databases are not backed up, since they come with the app. This is handled by Apple, not by us, and you can turn it off in your iPhone's settings. We cannot access these backups.

Location Access

WellPad asks for location permission for two features:

GPS lookup (the location button on the Lookup screen): finds the parcel you're standing in
Update LSD Location: saves your current position as a corrected wellhead location

Your GPS position is used on your device and stored only locally (in History and Corrections). WellPad does not send your GPS position to us or anyone else. You can deny location permission and still use every other feature.

Features That Use the Internet

Well Registry Updates (GitHub)

What is sent: a download request (including your IP address) to our public data repository hosted on GitHub
When: only when you tap Check for Updates in Settings
Why: to download the latest AER well registry data
Privacy policy: GitHub General Privacy Statement

Purchases on Android (Google Play Billing)

Purchases of WellPad Pro are processed entirely by Google Play. The app asks Google Play which purchases your signed-in Google account owns, to unlock Pro. We never see your payment details. Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Purchases on iPhone (App Store)

Purchases of WellPad Pro on iPhone are processed entirely by Apple through the App Store. The app asks the App Store which purchases your Apple Account owns, to unlock Pro. We never see your payment details or your Apple Account. Privacy policy: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/

Crash Reporting on Android (Firebase Crashlytics)

What is sent when the app crashes: the crash stack trace, device model, manufacturer and Android version, app version, and a random installation identifier created by Crashlytics to count crashes. It is not linked to your name, email, or Google account.

What is NOT sent: your location, lookups, favorites, history, notes, photos, or anything you type.

Crash Reports on iPhone (Apple MetricKit)

The iPhone app uses no crash-reporting service. After a crash, iOS gives the app a diagnostic report (the crash details, device model, iOS version and app version). WellPad keeps the newest 10 on your device and tells you once; the report is only sent if you choose to share it, for example by email.

Separately, if you turned on Share with App Developers in your iPhone's Analytics settings, Apple may send us anonymous crash and performance statistics. This is controlled by Apple and you can turn it off in Settings → Privacy & Security → Analytics & Improvements.

External Map Applications

When you tap "Navigate" or "Share", WellPad hands the parcel's coordinates to the map or sharing app you choose (on iPhone, Google Maps or Apple Maps). Those apps have their own privacy policies.

Data Security

Data on your device is kept in the app's private storage, protected by Android's or iOS's app sandboxing
All internet requests use encrypted HTTPS connections
Uninstalling the app deletes all data stored by the app on your device

Data Retention and Deletion

On your device: kept until you delete it or uninstall the app. See how to delete your data.
Crash reports (Android): kept by Firebase Crashlytics under Google's retention policy. To ask us to delete crash reports from your device, email us.
Crash reports (iPhone): kept on your device (newest 10) until you delete them in Settings or uninstall. Reports you share are kept only as long as needed to fix the problem.
Update requests: not stored by us. GitHub handles its own server logs.

Children's Privacy

WellPad does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. The app is designed for professional field workers and does not target children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy occasionally. Changes will be noted with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your data (Settings → Share Backup)
Delete your data (Settings → Clear All Data, or uninstall)
Deny location permission
Contact us with any privacy question

Summary

Question	Answer
Do you collect personal data?	No accounts or personal details. Crash reports are described above
Do you sell data?	No
Do you share data with third parties?	Only what each feature needs. Android: crash reports to Firebase Crashlytics, purchases through Google Play. iPhone: purchases through the App Store; nothing else unless you choose to share a crash report
Is your data stored on our servers?	No
Can I delete my data?	Yes, in Settings or by uninstalling
Can I use the app without an account?	Yes

Contact

For questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy or your data, please contact:

Company: Southpaw Digital Labs Inc.
Email: mike@wellpad.ca
Website: wellpad.ca
Project & Docs: github.com/caddie23/WP

WellPad is built for field professionals who value privacy. Your data stays on your device, under your control.