
It is the smartphone that is tracking the GPS data and the app simply uses that information, as many apps do.

However, GPS can be turned off at any time using your phone’s settings, in the same way that you would do for any other app on your device. Whilst there are GPS capabilities to the Badger Watch app, this simply allows for crimes to be pinned on a map for ease of reporting.

The app has GPS location, does this mean that the app will track users when they leave public footpaths to monitor setts or badger tracks? You can also download our FREE step-by-step guide that talks you through each process of the app and its features. The app will also advise you when to call the police and how to keep safe all the while you are at the scene. Once evidence is collected, the location and crime information is submitted via the app, which generates an automatic report for Badger Trust to monitor.

Once downloaded, the app guides users through the signs of badger activity, signs of illegal human activity (such as sett blocking, snaring, and baiting) and how to collect evidence safely and accurately.
