EMERGENSEA protects your privacy and develops technology that gives you the best and safe way to use the Internet. This document refers to the website www.emergensea.net and manages the way data is collected and used. To help protect your privacy, please read this text in full to understand what information we collect from you and how we use it. All questions regarding the confidentiality of the data can be sent to the following e-mail address: info@emergensea.net.

   EMERGENSEA collects personal information such as e-mail address, name, home or business address and phone number. EMERGENSEA also collects anonymous demographic data that is not unique, such as age, sex, preference or interest.

   EMERGENSEA also automatically collects data on your computer's hard drive or software. These data may include: your IP address, browser type, domain name, access time, and website address. This data is used by EMERGENSEA to be able to offer its services, maintain their quality, and get general statistical information regarding the use of the website.

 

   The EMERGENSEA Web site uses cookie files to make your internet usage fit your needs. Cookie is a text file that a web site server records on your hard drive. Cookie files can not be used to run programs or inject viruses into your computer. Cookie files are assigned individually and can only be read by the web server in the domain that filed such a file.

   When you access a particular page, we send you cookies that are stored on your computer and are used to record information about your previous visits (e.g., how many times have you accessed the site, etc.). This means that we will look at your cookie each time you access the web site to read the information you've written in it. The cookie does not contain your personal information, but it allows you to activate the information, data, and settings that you have previously communicated when accessing and using the web site. Our cookies on your computer can not be accessed by any web site that is not part of our web site.

   EMERGENSEA monitors the statistical visitation of its pages solely to obtain the necessary information on the attractiveness and effectiveness of their sites and uses a third party service called Google Analytics. Detailed third-party information about this service, as well as the user's ability to regulate cookie settings that are necessary, are available at: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en-US.

   If you do not agree to their use, you can easily delete (or prevent) cookies on your computer by selecting this option in your browser's Tools / Options menu. More information about managing cookies is available on the browser pages you are using or on www.allaboutcookies.org.

   EMERGENSEA collects and uses your personal information to maintain the website and provide you with the services you are looking for. Your personal information is also used to inform you about other products or services provided by EMERGENSEA.

   EMERGENSEA will not forward data to third parties. EMERGENSEA will not sell or lease user lists to third parties unless it has your permission. EMERGENSEA may from time to time contact you on behalf of external business partners regarding a particular offer you may be interested in. Such third parties will not be permitted to use your personal information except for the purpose of providing these services to EMERGENSEA and will be obliged to keep the confidentiality of the data.

   EMERGENSEA protects your personal information against unauthorized access, use or disclosure. When personal information (such as a credit card number) is transmitted over a web site, it is protected by encryption such as Secure Socket Layer (SSL). Your personal information is kept on a server that can only be accessed by selected people and providers.

   Other websites accessible through our web pages have their own privacy statements and data collection and how to use and publish them. EMERGENSEA is not responsible for the manner and the conditions of data collecting and processing by third parties.

 

Collection and Use of Location Data

EMERGENSEA collects location data to provide and improve our services, including the Live Boat Tracking feature. This data allows us to:

• Track your vessel in real-time to ensure safety and provide timely warnings of navigational, meteorological, and other hazards.

• Enable easy sharing of your location and description of problems via SMS for emergency assistance.

• Display relevant nautical charts, including nearby gas stations, for your convenience.

How We Use Location Data

• Real-Time Tracking: Your location is used to track your vessel in real-time, providing you with live updates and notifications about potential dangers.

• Emergency Assistance: In the event of an emergency, your location can be shared with our team of experienced skippers and rescue services to facilitate prompt assistance.

• Nautical Notifications: Location data helps us send you important nautical notifications relevant to your current location, including weather alerts and navigational warnings.

Privacy and Security of Location Data

• Opt-Out Option: You can easily disable location tracking at any time through the app settings.

• Data Protection: Location data is stored securely and is only accessible by authorized personnel to ensure your safety at sea.

• Location History Deletion: To protect your privacy, your location history is automatically deleted every 48 hours.

• No Third-Party Sharing: We do not share your location data with third parties except as necessary to provide the services mentioned above or if required by law.

By using the EmergenSea application, you consent to the collection and use of your location data as described in this policy. If you have any questions or concerns about how we handle your location data, please contact us at info@emergensea.net.