ERBeacon Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 5, 2026

ERBeacon is published by Patteloft. Contact: info@patteloft.com.

Data we collect

We do not create accounts, run analytics, or show ads. The app works without telling us who you are.

• Location (optional). If you choose “Set location” and allow it, the app uses your device location only to sort emergency departments by distance. Your location is processed on your device, is never sent to our servers, and is never shared with anyone. You can clear it at any time in the app.
• Preferences. Settings such as language, pinned hospitals and dismissed intro screens are stored only on your device.
• Notifications. Wait alerts are local notifications scheduled on your device. No alert data leaves your phone.

Data we do not collect

We do not collect names, emails, health information, or usage analytics, and we do not share or sell any data to third parties.

Public wait-time data

Wait figures shown in the app come from official public sources (hospitals and health authorities). Fetching these public feeds does not involve your personal information.

Children

ERBeacon is a general-audience utility. It does not knowingly collect data from children.

Changes

If this policy changes, the updated version will be posted at this URL with a new “Last updated” date.