1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
When you create an account, submit a listing, or contact us, you may provide personal information including:
- Name
- Email address
- Account credentials
- Boat or marine equipment specifications
- Listing descriptions and uploaded photos
- Messages sent through the platform
1.2 Listing Content
Information you submit to create listings, including vessel specifications, images, pricing, and descriptions, may be publicly visible to users browsing the marketplace.
1.3 Uploaded Media
Images and other media uploaded to the platform are stored on our servers in order to display listings and marketplace content.
2. Automatically Collected Information
2.1 Log Data
When you visit BoaterVerse, our servers automatically record information sent by your browser, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Date and time of requests
2.2 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies or similar technologies to:
- Maintain session authentication
- Improve site functionality
- Analyze usage trends
- Enhance user experience
You can control cookie behavior through your browser settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to operate and improve the BoaterVerse platform, including:
- Providing and maintaining marketplace functionality
- Displaying listings to potential buyers
- Managing user accounts
- Sending service-related notifications
- Preventing fraud and abuse
- Improving platform performance and features
4. Public Listing Information
Content included in public listings may be visible to all visitors of the platform. This includes:
- Vessel details
- Listing descriptions
- Photos
- General listing location (if provided)
Please avoid submitting personal information that you do not wish to be publicly accessible.
5. Media Metadata
Images uploaded to BoaterVerse may contain embedded metadata such as EXIF GPS coordinates.
Visitors may be able to download images and extract this metadata. If you are concerned about location privacy, we recommend removing sensitive metadata before uploading files.
6. Data Sharing
BoaterVerse does not sell personal information to third parties.
We may share limited information in the following situations:
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect the rights or safety of users
- To prevent fraud or abuse of the platform
- With trusted service providers who help operate the platform
7. Data Retention
We retain user information for as long as necessary to provide our services and operate the marketplace.
Data may be retained for limited periods for:
- Fraud prevention
- Legal compliance
- System analytics
- Backup and recovery purposes
8. Account Security
We implement reasonable security measures designed to protect personal data and platform infrastructure.
However, no internet-based system can guarantee absolute security, and users should take precautions such as using strong passwords and safeguarding their login credentials.
9. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights related to your personal information, including:
- Accessing the data we hold about you
- Requesting corrections to inaccurate information
- Requesting deletion of your account data
- Requesting information about how your data is used
Requests may be submitted through our contact channels.
10. Third-Party Links
The BoaterVerse platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.
11. Children's Privacy
BoaterVerse is not intended for individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to our platform or legal obligations.
Updates will be reflected by the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
13. Contact
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us through the BoaterVerse website.