Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address, username, password, and profile details
• Profile Data: Display name, bio, profile photo, diving certifications, and preferences
• Dive Logs: Dive spot information, dates, depths, ratings, reviews, photos, and personal notes
• Spot Contributions: Dive spot submissions, reviews, ratings, and photos
• Communications: Messages sent through our contact forms or support channels
• Location Data: Dive spot locations and any location data you choose to share

Information We Collect Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent, and interaction patterns
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, and device identifiers
• Cookies and Tracking: Session data, preferences, and analytics information
• Performance Data: Error logs and performance metrics to improve our service

2. How We Use Your Information

• Provide Service: Enable dive logging, spot discovery, and community features
• Personalization: Customize your experience and provide relevant recommendations
• Communication: Send service updates, respond to inquiries, and provide support
• Safety & Security: Detect fraud, prevent abuse, and maintain platform security
• Analytics: Understand usage patterns to improve features and performance
• Legal Compliance: Meet legal obligations and protect our rights

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information in these limited circumstances:

Public Information

• Profile information you choose to make public
• Public dive logs and reviews you share with the community
• Dive spot contributions and ratings

Service Providers

• Infrastructure: Cloud hosting and database services
• Analytics: Usage analytics and performance monitoring
• Communications: Email delivery and customer support tools
• Security: Fraud prevention and security monitoring services

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or to protect rights and safety.

4. Your Privacy Controls

Profile Visibility

• Public: Anyone can view your profile and public dive logs
• Private: Only you can see your profile and dive logs
• Custom: Choose specific information to share publicly

Dive Log Privacy

• Personal notes are always private
• Choose which dive details to share publicly
• Control visibility of photos and location data

5. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Export your dive logs and data
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from communications
• Restriction: Limit how we process your data

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication and access controls
• Regular security audits and monitoring
• Limited access to personal data by staff
• Incident response procedures

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Essential: Core functionality and authentication
• Analytics: Understanding usage patterns (anonymized)
• Preferences: Remembering your settings and choices
• Performance: Optimizing spot speed and functionality

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

8. Data Retention

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active
• Dive Logs: Kept as long as you maintain your account
• Analytics: Aggregated data may be retained longer for insights
• Deleted Accounts: Personal data deleted within 30 days
• Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained for legal compliance

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place when transferring data internationally, including using services that comply with applicable data protection frameworks.

10. Children's Privacy

DiveJourney is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately. Parents who believe we may have collected information from their child should contact us.

11. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external spots. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: