Onda is a free app that helps travelers discover what's happening in Costa Rica's beach towns. We built it to respect your privacy. We do not sell your data, show you ads, or track you across other apps. This policy explains the little data we do handle.
What We Collect
Almost nothing for regular users. You can browse towns, places, and events without an account. The events you "save" are stored on your device, not on our servers.
Notification preferences. If you turn on reminders for saved events, your device sends an anonymous notification token along with the towns and categories you follow and your language, so we can send relevant reminders. This is not tied to your name or email.
Curator accounts. People who add or manage listings ("curators") sign in with their email via a one-time magic link. We store that email to identify their account and the towns they manage. There is no password.
Location. Onda does not collect or track your device location. The map centers on the town you choose. When you tap "Get Directions," your separate Maps app takes over.
What We Don't Do
- No advertising or ad networks
- No third-party analytics or tracking SDKs
- We never sell, rent, or share your information for marketing
Who Processes Data For Us
Supabase hosts our database and authentication (supabase.com/privacy). Apple delivers push notifications through its Push Notification service. When you tap a WhatsApp, website, or directions link, you leave Onda and that service's own terms apply.
Data Retention
Notification tokens are kept while reminders are on and removed when you turn them off or delete the app. Curator account info is kept while the account is active — email us to delete it.
Children
Onda is not directed at children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect their data.
Your Choices
Turn off notifications anytime in Settings. To request deletion of any curator data, email us at hello@oceanwithinstudio.com.
Contact
For questions or requests about this Privacy Policy:
We may update this policy; the "last updated" date will change. Continued use means you accept the current version.
Onda is developed by OceanWithin Studio, LLC