Waterkaarten: Boat Navigation Security & Privacy Scorecard

Waterkaarten: Boat Navigation

What This Means for You

Usage patterns and navigation activity are tracked by Firebase and Facebook, which may use that data for analytics and advertising. App data is handled by several third-party services, including crash reporting tools that collect device and session information. No data is reported as shared externally for commercial purposes beyond these analytics providers.

Recommendation: Acceptable

Best For: Boaters comfortable with standard analytics

Key Findings

Data Security - 3 findings (2 high, 1 medium)

Network Security - 1 finding (1 medium)

Code Safety - 0 findings

Privacy - 5 findings (2 high, 1 medium, 1 low, 1 info)

Privacy Concerns

What Data is Collected

The app collects navigation and usage data through Firebase Analytics, including session details, device identifiers, and behavioral patterns during time on the water. Facebook SDK also receives activity signals from user sessions. Crashlytics gathers device state and session context when the app encounters errors.

Third-Party Data Sharing

Activity data is processed by Firebase (Google), Facebook, CaptainAI, and associated services. These providers receive usage patterns for analytics, crash reporting, and service improvement. No sharing of user data with external advertising networks or data brokers beyond these integrated services has been observed.

Understanding the Scores

Positive Security Features

• Network communications follow strong security practices, earning a near-perfect score of 98/100
• No sharing of user data with external commercial parties or data brokers has been detected (Data Sharing: 100/100)
• In-app purchases are routed through Google Play Billing, a well-established and trusted payment framework
• User control mechanisms are present, giving users some ability to manage how the app interacts with their information

Areas for Improvement

• Some data stored locally on the device could benefit from stronger protections, reducing the risk of exposure if the device is accessed by others.
• The range of personal information gathered during routine use, including through analytics and crash reporting, could be reduced to only what is strictly necessary for the app to function.
• Clearer in-app disclosure about what information is collected during user sessions would make it easier for users to make informed decisions about their privacy.

About This Analysis

This scorecard is generated from automated static analysis of the app's code and configuration. Scores reflect observed practices at the time of the scan and may not capture every aspect of app behavior at runtime.

App Details

• App: Waterkaarten: Boat Navigation
• Package: nl.anwb.android.anwbwaterkaarten
• Version: 12.1.2 (2284)
• Platform: Android
• Scan Date: 2026-03-04