Last Updated: 16 January 2026
Introduction
This privacy policy covers all mobile applications published under the Rover Planet brand, including:
- Rover Planet App: Mobile access to Rover Planet website content
- The Kitchen Sink: Multi-purpose utility app with Golden Hour calculator, carbon sequestration tracking, sun position data, and GPS coverage mapping
All Rover Planet apps are designed with privacy in mind and collect minimal to no data.
Data Collection by App
Rover Planet App
The Rover Planet app does NOT collect:
- Personal information
- Location data
- Device identifiers
- Analytics or usage data
- Account information
Data Stored on Your Device:
- Saved articles (favourites)
- Search history
- Content cache
The Kitchen Sink
The Kitchen Sink app does NOT collect:
- Personal information
- Device identifiers
- Analytics or usage data
- Account information
Location Data:
- The app uses your device’s location services to calculate Golden Hour times and sun position data
- Location data is processed locally on your device only
- No location information is transmitted, stored on servers, or shared with third parties
- You can deny location access; the app will function with limited features using manual location entry
Data Stored on Your Device:
- Carbon sequestration tracking data (trees planted, dates, locations)
- GPS coverage test results
- App preferences and settings
- All data remains on your device and is not transmitted elsewhere
Third-Party Services
Rover Planet App: Fetches content from roverplanet.co.uk only. No third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking.
The Kitchen Sink: No third-party services. All calculations performed locally.
Website Privacy Policy
When browsing Rover Planet content through the Rover Planet app, you access roverplanet.co.uk. Website data collection is governed by our Website Privacy Statement.
Articles may include embedded content (YouTube videos, social media, maps) from third-party services with their own privacy policies.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not designed to attract children and it is not our intent to collect personal data from children under the age of consent in their country of residence. We therefore request that children under the age of consent do not submit any personal data to us.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law (UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018), you have rights regarding your personal data. Since our apps collect minimal to no personal data, these rights primarily apply to website data—see our Website Privacy Statement.
For The Kitchen Sink, all data is stored locally on your device. You maintain complete control and can delete all app data by uninstalling the app or clearing app data in your device settings.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with an updated date. Significant changes will be communicated through App Store update notes..
Contact
If you have questions about this App Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Rover Engineering
C/O Wright Hassall Solicitors
Olympus Avenue
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire, CV34 6BF
United Kingdom
Website: https://www.roverplanet.co.uk
Email: contact-us@roverengineering.co.uk
Phone: +44 1926 961665
