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On your device, in the app's local storage. Gold Story has no server and never uploads your journal, finds, or locations. Your spots stay as private as the photos on your phone.

Yes. The base map and the documented gold sites are bundled in the app and work in airplane mode. Pro adds downloadable high-detail region packs (Mother Lode, Klamath, and more) that also work fully offline once installed.

Open the Journal tab and tap "Log find." Record the weight, method, and notes, and attach a photo or location if you like. Group finds into trips to see which spot actually paid off.

Pro is a one-time purchase (not a subscription) that unlocks unlimited finds in your journal, every downloadable gold-region map pack, all lessons, and full stats. The free version includes the national gold-site map and up to 25 finds.

Go to Settings and tap "Restore," or use the Restore option on the unlock screen. Pro is tied to your Apple ID, so it restores for free on any device signed into the same Apple ID — no account needed.

No. The sites come from the USGS Mineral Resources Data System and are historic reference data, not current claims. Always confirm land status and claims yourself before prospecting — public land, private land, and active claims all have rules.

No. The lessons (reading water, technique, and the legal basics) are a carefully researched starting point, not professional or legal advice. Rivers, rules, and conditions vary — always verify local regulations.

Delete individual finds and trips inside the app, or uninstall Gold Story to permanently remove everything stored on your device.