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What is Anchor?

\n Anchor is a personal location logging app built on the AT Protocol\n (the same network that powers Bluesky). Your check-ins are stored\n directly on your own Personal Data Server (PDS), giving you full\n control over your location history.\n

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How does it work?

\n When you create a check-in, Anchor writes the data directly to your\n PDS using the AT Protocol. This means:\n

\n You own your data{\" \"}\n - Check-ins are stored on your server, not ours\n
\n Portability{\" \"}\n - You can move your data to any PDS that supports the protocol\n
\n Transparency{\" \"}\n - Your check-ins use open lexicons that anyone can read\n

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Getting Started

\n To use Anchor, you need a Bluesky account. Sign in with your Bluesky\n handle to connect your PDS and start creating check-ins. The web app\n is the recommended way to use Anchor for daily check-ins.\n

\n There's also an{\" \"}\n \n iOS app available via TestFlight\n {\" \"}\n with GPS-based location detection, but it's currently in alpha and\n better suited for testing than daily use. Check out the{\" \"}\n \n Tools page\n {\" \"}\n for more utilities including a Foursquare import tool.\n

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Privacy Notice

\n Your location check-ins are stored unencrypted on your Personal Data\n Server and are publicly visible to anyone who knows how to query AT\n Protocol records. Only check in at locations you're comfortable\n sharing publicly.\n

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FAQ

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\n Can I delete my check-ins?\n

\n Yes, you can delete any check-in you've created. The deletion will\n be reflected on your PDS immediately.\n

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\n Are my check-ins private?\n

\n No, check-ins are public and stored on your PDS. Anyone who knows\n your handle can query your check-in records using the AT Protocol.\n Only check in at locations you're comfortable sharing.\n

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\n What data is collected?\n

\n Anchor only stores OAuth session data to keep you logged in. All\n check-in data (locations, photos, text) is stored directly on your\n PDS - we don't keep copies of your check-ins.\n

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\n Can I use Anchor without Bluesky?\n

\n Anchor requires a Bluesky account (or any AT Protocol-compatible\n PDS) for authentication and data storage. We plan to support more\n PDS providers as the AT Protocol ecosystem grows.\n

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\n Is Anchor open source?\n

\n Yes! Both the{\" \"}\n \n iOS app\n {\" \"}\n and{\" \"}\n \n web app\n {\" \"}\n are open source. Contributions are welcome!\n

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