BoatyDo Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 03/11/2026
BoatyDo ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information when you use the BoatyDo mobile application and related services (the "Service").
By using the Service, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Account Information
- Name, alias, or display name
- Email address
- Optional phone number
- Password credentials stored using secure one-way hashing
- Optional provider or company information
User-Generated Content
- Photos, videos, and audio recordings you upload
- BoatyDos, vessel information, and Points of Interest (POIs)
- Notes, descriptions, tags, and related metadata
- Timestamps and associations related to uploaded content
Location Information
- GPS location data when location services are enabled
- Approximate or precise location used for nearby user/provider discovery
- Location updates when you actively use location features
Location sharing features are optional and can be disabled in your device settings.
Device and Technical Information
- Device type and operating system
- App version and device configuration
- Internet protocol (IP) address
- Installation identifiers or device identifiers
Usage Information
- Actions taken within the app
- Interactions with BoatyDos, vessels, media, and POIs
- Login activity and session events
- Error logs and diagnostic information
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:- Create and manage user accounts
- Authenticate users and maintain secure sessions
- Provide BoatyDo features and functionality
- Allow users to manage vessels, tasks, and maintenance records
- Display nearby users or providers when location sharing is enabled
- Store and display uploaded media and related content
- Improve the reliability, performance, and security of the Service
- Detect abuse, fraud, or violations of our Terms
- Provide user support and respond to inquiries
3. Location Data
If you enable location services, BoatyDo may access your device's GPS location to support features such as nearby boater discovery or provider visibility.
Location data is used only for functionality within the app and can be disabled at any time through your device settings.
When location sharing features are enabled, certain location or proximity information may be visible to other users as required for those features.
4. Local Device Storage and Offline Use
BoatyDo supports offline functionality. To enable this, certain information may be stored locally on your device, including:
- Cached account data
- BoatyDos and related task information
- Media references or metadata
- User preferences and settings
This local data may remain on your device until it is synchronized, overwritten, or removed.
5. Permissions
Depending on the features you use, the app may request permission to access:
- Location services
- Camera
- Photo library
- Microphone
- Notifications
You may manage these permissions at any time through your device settings.
6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.
Your information may be shared in the following situations:
- With other users when app features require interaction or visibility
- With service providers that help us operate the Service
- With authorities if required by law or legal process
- To protect the safety, rights, or property of users or the Service
7. Service Providers
We may use trusted third-party service providers to support the operation of BoatyDo, such as:
- Cloud hosting and storage providers
- Security and authentication services
- Email delivery systems
- Technical infrastructure providers
These providers are permitted to process information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf.
8. Content Review and Safety
To maintain a safe environment, we may use automated tools and human review to detect, investigate, or address content that may violate our Terms or applicable law.
This may include review of uploaded images, videos, text, audio, or user activity.
9. Data Retention
We retain information:
- For as long as your account remains active
- Until you delete specific content or request account deletion
- For limited periods afterward for backup, security, or legal purposes
10. Account Deletion
You may request deletion of your account using in-app tools or by contacting us.
Certain information may be retained where required for legal compliance, dispute resolution, fraud prevention, or system integrity.
11. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your account or data
- Control device permissions such as location or camera access
These options may be available through app settings or by contacting support.
12. Third-Party Services
The Service may contain links or integrations with third-party services. Those services operate independently and have their own privacy policies.
13. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
No system can guarantee complete security.
14. Children's Privacy
BoatyDo is not intended for individuals under 18 years old, or under the age of legal majority in their jurisdiction.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals who are not eligible to use the Service.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Changes will be reflected by updating the Effective Date above and may be communicated through the app or by email when appropriate.
16. Contact Us
Email: support@boatydo.com
Source of Law: Florida, USA