Privacy Policy
Version privacy_policy_v1 · Updated July 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how [COMPANY LEGAL NAME] ("we") collects, uses, and shares information when you use FlotillaMate (the "Service").
1. Information We Collect
Depending on how you use the Service, we may collect:
•Name and email address
•Phone number
•Profile information
•Vessel information
•Home marina or preferred departure area (if provided)
•Trip departure point, arrival point, and date/time
•Route preferences
•GPS/location data (only if you enable it)
•Emergency contact / family / friend notification information (if provided)
•Messages and communication between users
•Device information, analytics, and crash logs
•IP address and app usage data
2. How We Use Information
We use this information to:
•Create and manage your account
•Match boaters by route, timing, and location
•Display trip opportunities
•Send optional departure/arrival notifications you enable
•Improve app functionality
•Provide safety, fraud prevention, moderation, analytics, and support
•Comply with legal obligations
3. Location and Notifications Are Optional
Location/GPS features are optional wherever possible. You control whether live trip updates and family/friend notifications are enabled, and you can turn them off at any time in your settings.
4. Data Sharing and Service Providers
We do not sell your personal information. We share limited data with third-party service providers who help operate the Service, including:
•Hosting and database providers
•Analytics providers
•Notification, email, and text-message providers
We may also disclose information to comply with the law, enforce our Terms, or protect the safety of users.
5. Your Controls and Data Deletion
You can review and update your profile, disable location and notifications, and request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at [CONTACT EMAIL]. We will honor deletion requests as required by applicable law.
6. Data Retention
We retain information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service, resolve disputes, and comply with legal obligations. We may retain limited records (such as safety reports and policy acceptances) longer where required.
7. Children and Minors
FlotillaMate is not intended for anyone under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided information, contact us and we will remove it.
8. Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. No system is perfectly secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by an updated version and date.
10. Contact
Privacy questions: [CONTACT EMAIL] · [BUSINESS ADDRESS].