Sailing Nomads™ - Privacy Policy
Last Updated: [22/09/2023]
Sailing Nomads™ ("us", "we", or "our") operates the Sailing Nomads™ social network platform (the "Service") in Europe and the United States. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and disclose information when you use our Service. By using Sailing Nomads™, you agree to the collection and use of your personal information as described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information: When you create an account on Sailing Nomads™, we may collect personally identifiable information, such as your name, email address, profile picture, and other information you choose to provide. We may collect this information when you sign up using Google Login or Facebook Login. Please note that we only collect the information necessary to create your account and facilitate your use of the Service.
1.2 Usage Data: We may also collect information about your interactions with the Service, including the content you post, messages you send, groups you join, and other actions you take on Sailing Nomads™. Additionally, we may gather usage data through the use of cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website or use our mobile applications. This data may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, and other browsing-related details.
2. How We Use Your Information
2.1 Providing and Improving the Service: We use the collected information to operate and maintain Sailing Nomads™, personalize your experience, and provide you with the features and functionality of the Service. This includes facilitating social interactions, enabling communication between users, and optimizing the Service based on user preferences and feedback.
2.2 Authentication and Third-Party Logins: If you choose to sign up or log in to Sailing Nomads™ using Google Login or Facebook Login, we will receive certain information from these third-party platforms to authenticate your identity and create or link your Sailing Nomads™ account. This may include your name, email address, and profile picture. Please note that we do not store your Google or Facebook login credentials.
2.3 Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect information about how users interact with our website and mobile applications. This helps us analyze usage patterns, measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns, and improve the Service. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect and process data. For more information about how Google Analytics handles your data, please refer to Google's Privacy Policy.
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
3.1 Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party service providers to assist us in operating the Service, such as hosting, data storage, analytics, and customer support. These service providers may have access to your personal information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
3.2 Legal Compliance: We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, government agencies). We may also disclose your information when we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, investigate fraud, address security issues, or comply with a legal obligation.
4. Data Transfers
As an international service, your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of your own, including the United States and other countries where we operate or engage service providers. By using Sailing Nomads™, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries, which may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.
5. Your Rights and Choices
5.1 Accessing and Updating
Your Personal Information: You have the right to access, correct, update, and delete the personal information we hold about you. You can review and modify your account information by logging into your Sailing Nomads™ account settings. If you need assistance or have any questions regarding your personal information, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this Privacy Policy.
5.2 Cookies and Similar Technologies: Most web browsers and mobile devices allow you to control cookies and similar technologies through their settings. You can choose to accept or decline cookies, or to receive a notification when a cookie is being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of the Service.
5.3 Opt-Out of Communications: You may opt-out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the instructions provided in the communication or by contacting us directly. However, please note that even if you opt-out, we may still send you important administrative messages related to your account or the Service.
6. Data Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
7. Children's Privacy
Sailing Nomads™ is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you become aware that a child under 16 has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove the information from our systems.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We will post the updated Privacy Policy on the Sailing Nomads™ website and indicate the "Last Updated" date at the top of the page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the privacy practices of Sailing Nomads™, please contact us at:
We will endeavor to respond to your inquiries in a timely manner.