Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 21, 2026
The short version
We collect only what we need to make Hank useful. We don't sell your data. We don't share your fishing locations. If you've read nothing else, read that.
What we collect
Conversation data. Messages you send to Hank are processed to generate responses. Conversations may be stored to provide chat history across sessions. We do not use your conversations to train AI models or sell to third parties.
User profile. If you provide information about your experience level, preferred lakes, or fishing style, we store this locally on your device and optionally in our database (linked to your phone number if you choose to save it) to personalize Hank's responses.
Phone number (optional). If you choose to save your preferences across devices, we ask for a phone number as a simple identifier. This is entirely optional. We do not send marketing texts.
Location data. If you use the GPS location feature, your coordinates are used only to identify the nearest lake. Coordinates are not stored, logged, or transmitted beyond that single lookup.
Usage data. Standard web analytics (page views, general location by region, device type). We use this to understand which content is useful. No individual tracking.
Your fishing spots
Secret spots are sacred. Any lake name or location you share with Hank is used only to answer your question — it is not stored as a location record, not associated with a map, and not shared with any other user or third party. We have no interest in crowdsourcing fishing locations.
How we use data
- To generate Hank's responses to your questions
- To remember your preferences so Hank doesn't ask the same questions twice
- To maintain conversation history across sessions (if enabled)
- To improve Hank's knowledge base based on common question patterns (never individual user data)
Affiliate links
When Hank recommends a product and you purchase it through a link, we may earn a commission. This does not affect the price you pay. Affiliate relationships do not influence which products Hank recommends — recommendations are based on what fits the conditions.
Third-party services
Nako.ai uses the following third-party services to operate:
- Anthropic — AI model provider for Hank's responses
- Supabase — Database for conversation history and user profiles
- Vercel — Hosting and deployment
- USGS Water Services — Real-time water data (no user data shared)
- Weather APIs — Real-time weather data (no user data shared)
Data retention
Conversation history is retained to provide session continuity. You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us. If you never provide a phone number, your data is stored only on your device and cleared when you clear your browser storage.
Children
Nako.ai is not directed at children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect data from children.
Changes to this policy
If we make material changes, we'll update the date at the top of this page. Continued use of Nako.ai after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Reach us at hello@nakoshop.com or visit our contact page.