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    Waterkaarten: Boat Navigation

    Android

    The most comprehensive app for safe and well-prepared boating navigation across 8 countries. Includes water maps, route planner, AIS pairing, marina info, bridges, locks, offline use, and more. Free 7-day trial with subscription options.

    CITT SCORE
    73
    out of 100
    TRUSTish

    Quick Verdict

    Best for: Boaters comfortable with standard analytics

    What It 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.

    Method and Limitations

    Static analysis only. CITT reviewed the code of this build without running the app, so runtime behavior was not observed. The findings below describe the analyzed build and may not reflect server-side controls or later versions. CITT makes no determination about compliance with any law or platform policy; it reports what the artifacts contain and cites the published guidance so a reader can compare.

    How CITT scores an app

    Findings (13)

    Data Security

    3 total
    2 High
    1 Medium

    Network Security

    1 total
    1 Medium

    Code Security

    4 total
    1 Critical
    2 Medium
    1 Low

    Privacy

    5 total
    2 High
    1 Medium
    1 Low
    1 Info

    Third-Party Services

    Firebase (Core, Analytics, Messaging, Crashlytics, Remote Config), Facebook SDK, Google Play Billing, OkHttp, MapLibre, CaptainAI

    Security Strengths

    • ✓Universal HTTPS Adoption
    • ✓No SSL/TLS Bypass
    • ✓Backups Disabled
    • ✓Account Deletion (GDPR Article 17)
    • ✓No Session Recording SDKs
    What changed since the last scan

    Version diff is on the Developer plan. See developer plans.

    Context Tags

    location
    sensitive data
    financial
    ads

    Package

    nl.anwb.android.anwbwaterkaarten

    Version

    12.1.2 (versionCode 2284)

    Analysis Date

    Mar 4, 2026

    Classes Analyzed

    25,795

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    Recommendation: Acceptable

    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

    CategoryScore
    Security70/100
    Privacy76/100
    Data Security68/100
    Network Security98/100
    Code Safety72/100
    Data Collection73/100
    Data Sharing100/100
    User Control79/100

    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

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