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# Privacy Policy
**Marine Navigation GPS**
**Effective Date: March 1, 2026**
**Last Updated: March 1, 2026**
Marine Navigation GPS ("we," "us," "our," or the "Company") operates the Marine Navigation GPS mobile application (the "App") and the website located at marinenavgps.com (the "Website"). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our App and related services (collectively, the "Services").
By creating an account or using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.
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## 1. Information We Collect
### 1.1 Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- **Name** — to personalize your experience and display on contest leaderboards
- **Email address** — for account authentication, password recovery, and service communications
- **Password** — stored in encrypted (hashed) form; we never store or have access to your plaintext password
### 1.2 Location Data (GPS)
- **Precise GPS coordinates** — collected only while the App is actively in use and you have granted location permission
- GPS data is used for: real-time navigation, track recording, waypoint management, and tagging catch locations
- **We do NOT collect location data in the background** when the App is closed or minimized
- You may revoke location permission at any time through your device settings, though this will limit core navigation functionality
### 1.3 Camera and Photos
- **Camera access** — used solely for taking catch log evidence photos (species, length, weight)
- Photos are processed on-device (resized, stamped with GPS coordinates and timestamp) before being uploaded to our servers
- **We do NOT access your photo library, gallery, or any photos other than those you explicitly take within the App**
- We do NOT use the camera in the background
### 1.4 Device Information
- **Device fingerprint** — a locally generated hash used to enforce license device limits
- **Device name and type** — for identifying your active devices in your account
- We do NOT collect IMEI, phone number, advertising ID, or other persistent hardware identifiers
### 1.5 Navigation and Usage Data
- **Waypoints** — saved navigation locations you create
- **Track recordings** — GPS route data including coordinates, distance, duration, and timestamps
- **Catch records** — species name, weight, length, GPS coordinates, timestamp, and associated photos
- **Boat details** — vessel name, registration, fuel specs (voluntarily provided by you)
- **Emergency contacts** — phone numbers you designate for Man Overboard (MOB) alerts
### 1.6 Payment Information
- If you purchase a subscription, payment is processed entirely by **PayPal** or the respective app store (Google Play / Apple App Store)
- **We do NOT collect, store, or have access to your credit card numbers, bank account details, or full payment information**
- We receive only a transaction confirmation, payer email, and payment amount from PayPal
### 1.7 Automatically Collected Information
- **IP address** — recorded when you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, for legal compliance
- **Browser/device user agent** — recorded alongside consent timestamps
- **Error logs** — anonymous technical error data to improve the App
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## 2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information solely for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Data Used |
|---|---|
| Providing navigation services | GPS location, waypoints, track recordings |
| Account management | Name, email, password, device info |
| Catch logging and verification | Photos, GPS coordinates, species data, timestamps |
| Contest participation and leaderboards | Track data, catch data, name |
| Emergency safety features (MOB) | Emergency contact phone numbers, GPS location |
| License management and device limits | Device fingerprint, license key |
| Service communications | Email address |
| Improving the App | Anonymous error logs, usage patterns |
| Legal compliance | IP address, consent timestamps, user agent |
**We do NOT use your data for:**
- Advertising or ad targeting
- Selling to third parties
- Profiling or behavioral tracking
- Marketing emails (unless you opt in)
- Any purpose not listed above
---
## 3. Data Sharing
**We do NOT sell, rent, lease, or trade your personal information to any third party.**
We may share limited data only in these circumstances:
- **Emergency contacts** — When you trigger Man Overboard (MOB), SMS alerts are sent to the emergency contacts you have configured. Only your GPS coordinates and alert message are shared.
- **Payment processors** — PayPal receives your email for payment processing. We do not control PayPal's data practices; please review [PayPal's Privacy Policy](https://www.paypal.com/us/legalhub/privacy-full).
- **App store platforms** — Google Play and Apple App Store handle app distribution and may collect their own data per their respective privacy policies.
- **Legal requirements** — We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request.
- **Service providers** — We use secure hosting infrastructure. Our servers are protected with industry-standard encryption and security measures.
---
## 4. Data Storage and Security
- All data is stored on secure servers within the United States
- Passwords are hashed using bcrypt (industry standard)
- All data transmission uses HTTPS/TLS encryption
- Database access is restricted to authorized application processes only
- We implement Content Security Policy (CSP), HSTS, and other security headers
- Photo uploads are validated for file type, size, and content before storage
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## 5. Data Retention
- **Account data** — retained as long as your account is active
- **Track recordings and catch records** — retained as long as your account is active
- **Photos** — retained as long as the associated catch record exists
- **Consent records** — retained permanently for legal compliance, even after account deletion
- **Error logs** — retained for up to 90 days, then automatically purged
When you delete your account, all personal data is permanently removed except:
- Consent records (legally required to retain)
- Anonymized aggregate statistics
---
## 6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- **Access your data** — view all data we hold about you through the User Portal
- **Delete your data** — delete individual catches, tracks, waypoints, or your entire account through the User Portal
- **Delete your account** — permanently delete your account and all associated data via the "Delete Account" option in your User Portal profile
- **Revoke permissions** — disable GPS, camera, or notification permissions at any time through your device settings
- **Data portability** — request a copy of your data by contacting us
To exercise any of these rights, use the User Portal or contact us at the email address listed below.
---
## 7. Children's Privacy
Our Services are intended for users aged **13 and older**. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will promptly delete it.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
---
## 8. Third-Party Services
Our App may display map data, weather information, tide data, and other content from third-party sources including:
- OpenStreetMap / OpenFreeMap (map tiles)
- Esri / ArcGIS (satellite imagery, ocean depth)
- OpenSeaMap (nautical marks and sea data)
- NOAA (weather, tides, chart data)
These services may have their own privacy policies. We do not control their data practices.
---
## 9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do:
- The "Last Updated" date at the top will be revised
- For material changes, we will notify you via in-app notification or email
- Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy
- We maintain version history of all policy updates
---
## 10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, contact us:
**Marine Navigation GPS**
Email: cs@marinenavgps.com
Website: https://marinenavgps.com/contact
---
*This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of California, United States.*
**Marine Navigation GPS**
**Effective Date: March 1, 2026**
**Last Updated: March 1, 2026**
Marine Navigation GPS ("we," "us," "our," or the "Company") operates the Marine Navigation GPS mobile application (the "App") and the website located at marinenavgps.com (the "Website"). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our App and related services (collectively, the "Services").
By creating an account or using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.
---
## 1. Information We Collect
### 1.1 Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- **Name** — to personalize your experience and display on contest leaderboards
- **Email address** — for account authentication, password recovery, and service communications
- **Password** — stored in encrypted (hashed) form; we never store or have access to your plaintext password
### 1.2 Location Data (GPS)
- **Precise GPS coordinates** — collected only while the App is actively in use and you have granted location permission
- GPS data is used for: real-time navigation, track recording, waypoint management, and tagging catch locations
- **We do NOT collect location data in the background** when the App is closed or minimized
- You may revoke location permission at any time through your device settings, though this will limit core navigation functionality
### 1.3 Camera and Photos
- **Camera access** — used solely for taking catch log evidence photos (species, length, weight)
- Photos are processed on-device (resized, stamped with GPS coordinates and timestamp) before being uploaded to our servers
- **We do NOT access your photo library, gallery, or any photos other than those you explicitly take within the App**
- We do NOT use the camera in the background
### 1.4 Device Information
- **Device fingerprint** — a locally generated hash used to enforce license device limits
- **Device name and type** — for identifying your active devices in your account
- We do NOT collect IMEI, phone number, advertising ID, or other persistent hardware identifiers
### 1.5 Navigation and Usage Data
- **Waypoints** — saved navigation locations you create
- **Track recordings** — GPS route data including coordinates, distance, duration, and timestamps
- **Catch records** — species name, weight, length, GPS coordinates, timestamp, and associated photos
- **Boat details** — vessel name, registration, fuel specs (voluntarily provided by you)
- **Emergency contacts** — phone numbers you designate for Man Overboard (MOB) alerts
### 1.6 Payment Information
- If you purchase a subscription, payment is processed entirely by **PayPal** or the respective app store (Google Play / Apple App Store)
- **We do NOT collect, store, or have access to your credit card numbers, bank account details, or full payment information**
- We receive only a transaction confirmation, payer email, and payment amount from PayPal
### 1.7 Automatically Collected Information
- **IP address** — recorded when you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, for legal compliance
- **Browser/device user agent** — recorded alongside consent timestamps
- **Error logs** — anonymous technical error data to improve the App
---
## 2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information solely for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Data Used |
|---|---|
| Providing navigation services | GPS location, waypoints, track recordings |
| Account management | Name, email, password, device info |
| Catch logging and verification | Photos, GPS coordinates, species data, timestamps |
| Contest participation and leaderboards | Track data, catch data, name |
| Emergency safety features (MOB) | Emergency contact phone numbers, GPS location |
| License management and device limits | Device fingerprint, license key |
| Service communications | Email address |
| Improving the App | Anonymous error logs, usage patterns |
| Legal compliance | IP address, consent timestamps, user agent |
**We do NOT use your data for:**
- Advertising or ad targeting
- Selling to third parties
- Profiling or behavioral tracking
- Marketing emails (unless you opt in)
- Any purpose not listed above
---
## 3. Data Sharing
**We do NOT sell, rent, lease, or trade your personal information to any third party.**
We may share limited data only in these circumstances:
- **Emergency contacts** — When you trigger Man Overboard (MOB), SMS alerts are sent to the emergency contacts you have configured. Only your GPS coordinates and alert message are shared.
- **Payment processors** — PayPal receives your email for payment processing. We do not control PayPal's data practices; please review [PayPal's Privacy Policy](https://www.paypal.com/us/legalhub/privacy-full).
- **App store platforms** — Google Play and Apple App Store handle app distribution and may collect their own data per their respective privacy policies.
- **Legal requirements** — We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request.
- **Service providers** — We use secure hosting infrastructure. Our servers are protected with industry-standard encryption and security measures.
---
## 4. Data Storage and Security
- All data is stored on secure servers within the United States
- Passwords are hashed using bcrypt (industry standard)
- All data transmission uses HTTPS/TLS encryption
- Database access is restricted to authorized application processes only
- We implement Content Security Policy (CSP), HSTS, and other security headers
- Photo uploads are validated for file type, size, and content before storage
---
## 5. Data Retention
- **Account data** — retained as long as your account is active
- **Track recordings and catch records** — retained as long as your account is active
- **Photos** — retained as long as the associated catch record exists
- **Consent records** — retained permanently for legal compliance, even after account deletion
- **Error logs** — retained for up to 90 days, then automatically purged
When you delete your account, all personal data is permanently removed except:
- Consent records (legally required to retain)
- Anonymized aggregate statistics
---
## 6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- **Access your data** — view all data we hold about you through the User Portal
- **Delete your data** — delete individual catches, tracks, waypoints, or your entire account through the User Portal
- **Delete your account** — permanently delete your account and all associated data via the "Delete Account" option in your User Portal profile
- **Revoke permissions** — disable GPS, camera, or notification permissions at any time through your device settings
- **Data portability** — request a copy of your data by contacting us
To exercise any of these rights, use the User Portal or contact us at the email address listed below.
---
## 7. Children's Privacy
Our Services are intended for users aged **13 and older**. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will promptly delete it.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
---
## 8. Third-Party Services
Our App may display map data, weather information, tide data, and other content from third-party sources including:
- OpenStreetMap / OpenFreeMap (map tiles)
- Esri / ArcGIS (satellite imagery, ocean depth)
- OpenSeaMap (nautical marks and sea data)
- NOAA (weather, tides, chart data)
These services may have their own privacy policies. We do not control their data practices.
---
## 9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do:
- The "Last Updated" date at the top will be revised
- For material changes, we will notify you via in-app notification or email
- Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy
- We maintain version history of all policy updates
---
## 10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, contact us:
**Marine Navigation GPS**
Email: cs@marinenavgps.com
Website: https://marinenavgps.com/contact
---
*This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of California, United States.*