Privacy Policy for Boaty App

Last Updated: 11/2023

1. Introduction

Welcome to Boaty, the boat management and maintenance companion app provided by CRE8IT GmbH ("we," "us," or "our"). At Boaty, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the Boaty app. By using the Boaty app, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1. Information You Provide

When you use the Boaty app, we may collect information that you provide directly to us, including but not limited to:

• Personal Information: This may include your name, email address, and contact information when you contact us for support or feedback.
• Boat Information: We may collect information about your boat, such as its make, model, registration number, and maintenance history, as you enter it into the app's boat management feature.
• Passages and Waypoints: Information related to your sailing experiences, including the routes you take, waypoints you mark, and notes about your journeys.
• Maintenance Information: Details about your boat's maintainable parts, maintenance tasks, spare parts stock, and electrical circuits.
• Subscription Information: If you choose to subscribe to Boaty's premium services, we may collect billing and payment information.

2.2. Automatically Collected Information

When you use the Boaty app, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Usage Information: Details about your interactions with the app, such as the features you use, the duration of your sessions, and the date and time of your activities.
• Device Information: Information about your mobile device, including its type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
• Location Information: With your consent, we may collect location information to provide you with relevant weather updates and navigation assistance.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including but not limited to:

• Providing and improving the Boaty app's functionality and features.
• Managing and organizing your boats, passages, waypoints, maintenance tasks, and spare parts.
• Calculating safe copper wire sizes/gauges for your boat's electrical systems.
• Processing payments for premium subscriptions if applicable.
• Sending you updates, notifications, and reminders related to your boat and the app.
• Responding to your inquiries, requests, and customer support needs.
• Analyzing app usage patterns to enhance user experience and optimize our services.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information in the following ways:

• With Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate and maintain the Boaty app, such as cloud hosting providers, analytics services, and customer support tools.
• With Other Users: If you use the collaboration features of the app, certain information related to your boat and its management may be visible to other users with whom you choose to share.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information when required by law, in response to legal process, or to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of others.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or other corporate transaction involving Boaty or CRE8IT GmbH, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

5. Your Choices

You have certain rights and choices regarding your personal information:

• Access and Correction: You can access and update your personal information through the app's settings.
• Location Data: You can control whether the app accesses your location data through your device settings.
• Communications: You can manage your communication preferences by adjusting your notification settings within the app.
• Account Deletion: You can request the deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of data transmission or storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of your information.

7. Children's Privacy

The Boaty app is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or maintain information from individuals under 13 years of age. If you believe that we have unintentionally collected information from a child, please contact us to request its deletion.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy within the app or by other means as required by law.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:

By using the Boaty app, you agree to the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy. Please review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your information.