Privacy Policy
Effective date: January 1, 2025
1. Information We Collect
When you use Sail With Us, we collect the following types of information:
- Account information: name, email address, and password when you register
- Profile information: sailing role, city, state, phone number, and profile photo that you choose to provide
- Boat and event data: information about boats you register and events you enter
- Usage data: pages visited, search queries, and interactions with the Service
- Social login data: if you sign in with Google, Apple, or Facebook, we receive basic profile information from those services
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
- Display your public profile to other registered sailors
- Send transactional emails such as account verification and password resets
- Allow skippers and crew to connect with each other
- Monitor for abuse and ensure platform security
3. Information You Share Publicly
Your sailor profile, including your name, role, location, and any boats you register, may be visible to other users of the Service. You can control the visibility of specific profile fields (such as your photo, phone number, and event history) through your privacy settings in the dashboard.
4. Contact Information
Your email address and phone number are never displayed publicly without your explicit consent. You control visibility of your phone number through your privacy settings in the dashboard.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:
- Service providers: cloud hosting, email delivery, and analytics services that help us operate the platform
- Legal requirements: when required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our users
6. Cookies
We use session cookies to keep you logged in and to protect form submissions (CSRF protection). We do not use third-party tracking cookies or advertising cookies.
7. Data Retention
We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us.
8. Security
We use industry-standard security practices to protect your information, including encrypted data transmission (HTTPS) and secure password hashing. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Children's Privacy
Sail With Us is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify registered users of material changes by email. Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us.