Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 6, 2025

Welcome to Sails Search. This Privacy Policy describes how SailsSearch (the "Platform," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information. SailsSearch is owned and operated by Ivan Lebedynskyi, an individual, located at 48 Chyhyrynska Street, apt. 16, Cherkasy, 18000, Ukraine. This Policy applies to all users of our website and mobile applications (iOS and Android) (collectively, the "Services"). By using the Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy, which forms part of our Terms and Conditions. We are committed to complying with all applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act, Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), Brazil's Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD), and relevant Apple App Store and Google Play Store privacy requirements.

We understand your privacy is important. Please read this Policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your information. If you do not agree with any part of this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Services. If you have questions, you can contact us using the information in the Contact Us section below.

1. Personal Data We Collect

We collect various types of personal data from you when you use Sails Search, including information you provide directly, data collected automatically, and information from third parties. We limit our collection to what is necessary for the purposes described in this Policy. The types of personal data we may collect include:

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you interact with our Platform, you may voluntarily provide personal information, such as when creating an account, completing your profile, subscribing to services, or communicating with other users. This information includes:

Important: When providing information, you are responsible for the content and accuracy of the data. Please do not provide any personal data that you are not comfortable sharing, and do not include anyone else's personal information without their consent. Do not upload or share sensitive personal data (such as racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, health information, or criminal background) on the Platform. We do not require or intentionally collect sensitive data for our Services. If you do include such information (for example, in a profile description or chat), it is at your discretion, and we will handle it in accordance with this Policy, but we may remove it if it violates our content guidelines. If you provide us with personal data about a third party (for example, information about a friend or crew member), you must ensure you have that person's permission to do so.

1.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you use SailsSearch (whether via website or mobile app), certain data is collected automatically about your device and usage of the Services. This data helps us understand how the Platform is used, diagnose technical issues, ensure account security, and improve user experience. The information we collect automatically includes:

These automatically collected data points generally do not identify you by name, but they may be linked to your user account or combined with other data we have collected about you. Where required by law, we treat combined information as personal data and protect it accordingly. We may also aggregate or anonymize usage and device data (so it can no longer be linked to any individual user) for analytical or statistical purposes.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may obtain personal data about you from third-party sources in some situations, which we combine with data we collect through our Services. For example:

We will treat any personal information obtained from third parties in accordance with this Privacy Policy. The collection and use of data by third-party sources are governed by their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you use (such as Google, Facebook, or Stripe) to understand what data they may share with us.

2. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use the personal data collected for the following purposes, and we ensure we have a valid legal basis for each use. In general, we use your data to operate and improve the SailsSearch Platform, to provide you with the services you request, to facilitate safe and efficient sailing-related connections, and to fulfill our legal and contractual obligations. Specifically, we may use your information to:

We do not sell your personal data to third parties for profit. We only use and share your data as described in this Policy. If we ever need to process your personal information for a purpose that requires your consent under applicable law, we will ask for your consent explicitly and you have the right to decline or withdraw your consent at any time.

3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR and Similar Regulations)

For individuals in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, Brazil, Canada, and other jurisdictions with comprehensive data protection laws, we want to explain the legal grounds on which we process your personal data. SailsSearch (Ivan Lebedynskyi as the data controller) processes personal data only when we have a lawful basis to do so under applicable law, such as:

Brazil (LGPD): For users in Brazil, we process your data under the legal bases provided in LGPD, which largely correspond to the ones above (consent, contract performance, legitimate interests, legal obligations, etc.). LGPD also specifically includes bases such as the protection of credit and the processing of personal data obtained from publicly available sources for the purpose of credit rating -- these are not activities SailsSearch engages in, so they are not applicable. We primarily rely on your consent, contract necessity, legitimate interests, or legal duties, as explained.

Canada (PIPEDA): We handle personal information of Canadian users in accordance with the principles of PIPEDA: we obtain consent for collection, use, and disclosure of personal information, except where otherwise permitted or required by law; we use information for the identified purposes and as is reasonable for providing our services; and we allow you to access and correct your information (see Your Rights, Section 9). Where we have your consent (implied or express) to use your info for the purposes outlined, that constitutes our lawful basis under Canadian law. You can withdraw consent as noted above.

If you have any questions about the legal basis upon which we collect and use your personal data, please contact us (see Contact Us at the end of this Policy). Depending on your jurisdiction, some of the above bases may not apply, but we include them to be transparent to our global audience.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies and similar technologies are an important part of how we collect information automatically. We want to explain what these technologies are and how we use them, as well as your choices regarding them.

What are Cookies? Cookies are small data files placed on your computer or device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time. There are different types of cookies:

Similar Technologies: In addition to cookies, we may use web beacons (small graphic images or pixel tags embedded in websites or emails that track if an action is taken or an email is opened), software development kits (SDKs) in our mobile app (which function like cookies for apps by enabling data collection and tracking within the app environment), or local storage objects (like HTML5 localStorage or app storage) to store information (e.g., caching data for improved performance).

How We Use These Technologies:

Your Choices: When you first visit our website, you may be presented with a cookie consent banner (particularly for users in the EU, UK, and other regions that require consent for non-essential cookies). You can choose to accept or reject certain categories of cookies (e.g., you might accept essential cookies but decline analytics and advertising cookies). Your preferences will be remembered in a cookie (so if you clear cookies, you may be prompted again).

Regardless of the banner, you have the following options to manage cookies:

For more detailed information, please see our separate Cookie Policy (if available on our site) which provides a comprehensive list of cookies and trackers in use. By using our Services with cookies enabled in your browser/app, you consent to our use of cookies as described (to the extent such consent is legally required). If you have questions about our use of cookies, you can contact us.

5. Disclosure of Your Personal Data (How and When We Share Information)

We treat your personal data with care and confidentiality. We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, in the normal course of operating our Platform and providing our services, there are circumstances where we share your data with third parties -- either because it's necessary to fulfill our services, you have directed us to do so, or we have a legal or legitimate need. The categories of recipients of personal data include:

5.1 Service Providers and Partners

We use trusted third-party companies and individuals to help us operate the SailsSearch Platform and provide our services on our behalf. These third parties act as "data processors" or service providers under our instruction, and they only have access to the information necessary to perform their tasks. They are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify. Our key service providers and partners include:

A current list of our key sub-processors can be obtained by contacting us. We vet all service providers for strong privacy and security practices. If we change or add core service providers that will handle your personal data, we will update this Policy or notify users as needed.

5.2 Sharing with Other Users and Public Disclosure

Some of your information is shared with other users of the Platform by the nature of the service:

We urge you to exercise discretion when sharing personal information with other users. Use the Platform's communication tools to interact safely. Do not give out sensitive personal details to strangers. We also disclaim liability for the accuracy or use of information you choose to share with others -- we cannot control what recipients do with information you send them. If you plan to meet or transact with another user, ensure you do so safely and verify the necessary details independently.

5.3 Legal Requirements and Protection of Rights

We may disclose your personal data to third parties (such as law enforcement agencies, government authorities, or opposing litigants) if we determine that such disclosure is reasonably necessary to:

Such disclosures will be made in compliance with applicable laws. We will document any requests and our responses to them, ensuring we only provide what is required. Our commitment is to protect your privacy while also fulfilling our legal responsibilities and protecting our community.

5.4 Business Transfers

As SailsSearch grows and evolves, we may consider corporate transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, investments, or asset sales. If we undergo a business transition (for example, if Ivan Lebedynskyi forms a company to take over Sails Search, or if SailsSearch is acquired by or merged with another organization), your personal data may be among the assets transferred to or shared with the involved parties. In such an event:

Please note, since SailsSearch is currently operated by an individual, a business transfer could involve transferring operations to a newly formed company owned by the founder, or selling the concept to another company. In any scenario, we remain committed to protecting your privacy through the transition.

5.5 Aggregate or De-Identified Information

We may share aggregated, anonymized, or de-identified information with third parties for various purposes, provided that such information cannot reasonably be used to identify you. For example, we could share statistics like "X% of our users are located in Europe" or "the average number of sailing trips per user is Y." This information will not contain personal data and is often used for industry analysis, research, or to showcase our user base in discussions with business partners. Since this data cannot identify any individual, it is not considered personal information and may be shared freely.

6. International Data Transfers

Because the Internet is a global environment, and Sails Search's users and service providers may be located around the world, your personal data may be transferred to and stored in countries other than your own. We want to be transparent about these international transfers and the safeguards we use to protect your data when it leaves your home country.

Location of Data Controller: SailsSearch is operated from Ukraine (by Ivan Lebedynskyi). Please be aware that if you are using our Services from outside Ukraine, data you provide will be transferred to Ukraine, where it will be processed. Ukraine's data protection laws may differ from those of your country (for example, if you are in the European Union, Ukraine is considered a "third country" without an adequacy decision from the EU Commission). However, we protect all personal data as described in this Policy, regardless of where it is stored or processed.

Service Provider Locations: Many of our third-party service providers (Section 5.1) operate in multiple jurisdictions. For example:

Safeguards for International Transfers: Whenever we transfer personal data out of your jurisdiction, we take steps to ensure appropriate protections are in place to safeguard your information in line with this Policy and applicable law. These measures include:

Access by Foreign Authorities: Please note that personal data stored or processed in a jurisdiction can be subject to the laws of that jurisdiction (for example, data stored in the U.S. might be lawfully accessed by U.S. authorities under certain conditions, data in Ukraine might be accessed by Ukrainian authorities, etc.). We may not be able to prevent or inform you of such access in all cases, but we will do our best to only partner with companies that have a track record of resisting overbroad government data requests and to be transparent where possible.

If you would like more information about our international data transfer practices, or if you need a copy of applicable transfer safeguards (such as the SCCs), you can contact us at the details provided below. We are committed to ensuring any cross-border data transfer complies with applicable data protection laws and that your rights remain protected.

7. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including to provide you with the Services and to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. The exact duration we keep your information can vary depending on the type of data and the purpose of processing. Here is a general overview of our retention practices:

Once the retention period expires or the purpose for collecting the data has been achieved, we will either securely delete or anonymize your personal data, or if deletion or anonymization is not feasible (for example, if data is stored in long-term backups), then we will securely store and isolate the data and protect it from further use until deletion is possible.

Anonymization: In some cases, instead of fully deleting data, we may anonymize it so it can no longer be associated with you. For example, we might convert a detailed usage history into aggregated trends for internal analysis. When we anonymize data, we ensure that the information can no longer reasonably identify any individual.

If you have any specific questions about our data retention practices for a particular type of information, you can contact us for more details. We also handle data deletion requests under Your Rights (Section 9) -- for instance, if you request erasure of your data, we will follow those legal obligations and our internal deletion protocols.

8. Data Security

We take the security of your personal data very seriously. We implement a variety of technical and organizational safeguards designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmitting data over the internet or storing data is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. Below are some of the measures we take to secure your data and recommendations for what you can do:

8.1 Our Security Measures

8.2 User Responsibilities for Security

While we work hard on our end to safeguard your data, security is a shared responsibility. Here's what you can do to help protect your information:

8.3 Data Breach Procedures

Despite best efforts, if a data breach (security incident leading to accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure of, or access to personal data) were to occur, we have a response plan:

In summary, while we cannot promise that breaches will never occur, we can assure you that we treat personal data security as a top priority and will act swiftly and transparently in the event of an incident.

9. Your Rights and Choices

You have rights regarding your personal data. SailsSearch is committed to respecting and facilitating your rights under applicable data protection laws (such as GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, PIPEDA, and others). Below, we outline the rights you have and how you can exercise them. Please note that these rights are not absolute and may be subject to certain exceptions or limitations (for example, we might not be able to delete all data if we are required to keep it for legal reasons, or we might decline a request if it jeopardizes others' privacy). We will explain any such limitations if we have to deny a request.

9.1 Right to Access Your Information

You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you, often called a Subject Access Request. This means you can ask us to confirm if we are processing your personal data and, if so, provide you with a copy of that data as well as details on how we use it.

9.2 Right to Rectification (Correction)

It is important that the personal information we have is accurate and up-to-date. You have the right to request correction of any personal data that is inaccurate, and to have incomplete data completed.

9.3 Right to Deletion (Right to be Forgotten)

You have the right to request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances, often known as the "right to be forgotten." We will honor deletion requests to the extent we are required to do so and as outlined below:

9.4 Right to Restrict Processing

Under certain conditions (mainly under GDPR and similar laws), you have the right to request the restriction of processing of your personal data. "Restriction" means that while we will store your data, we will temporarily pause any other processing of it. You might exercise this right if, for example, you have contested the accuracy of your data and want us to verify it, or you have objected to processing (see 9.5) and we are considering that objection.

9.5 Right to Object to Processing

You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data in certain scenarios. This mainly applies to:

Legitimate Interests Objection: If we are processing your data on the basis of a legitimate interest (see Section 3) and you feel our processing impacts your rights or freedoms unfairly, you can object. When you object, we will review the reasons for your objection and the context of our processing. We will then either:

Practically, an example could be: You object to us using some of your data for analytics because you consider it intrusive. We will consider if we can accommodate your objection, perhaps by excluding your data from our analytics, versus our need to use it.

Direct Marketing Objection: If you object to processing your data for direct marketing, we will stop using your data for that purpose immediately. This is an absolute right in many jurisdictions (meaning we cannot refuse it). Direct marketing includes things like sending promotional emails or targeted advertising. The easiest way to exercise this right is:

Even if you opt out of direct marketing, you may still receive administrative or transactional communications from us (e.g., service announcements, billing info, etc., which are not promotional).

9.6 Right to Data Portability

The right to data portability allows you to obtain and reuse the personal data you have provided to us for your own purposes across different services. This right applies when:

If you request data portability, we will provide you with your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format (for example, a CSV or JSON file) that you can then use with other services if you wish. Where feasible and if you request, we may also directly transmit the data to another data controller (another company) at your direction, if it's technically achievable.

For instance, if you want to obtain a copy of all profile information and transaction history you gave us, to import into another platform, you can request this. Note that portability does not apply to data that is a result of our analysis or processing (like internal notes, or derived analytics) if it was not provided by you. It primarily covers raw data you gave, plus observed data like activity logs related to your use.

To exercise portability, contact us specifying which data you'd like in portable format. We will authenticate you and provide the file (typically electronically via email or secure download link).

9.7 Rights Relating to Automated Decision-Making

SailsSearch currently does not make any decisions about you that have a legal or similarly significant effect solely by automated means (i.e., without any human involvement) as defined under GDPR Article 22. For example, we do not have automated processes that approve or reject something with legal effect (such as automated credit approval or hiring decisions) without human review.

However, we do use algorithms in the service (for instance, matching you with suggested trips or crew based on profile data), and we may use automated filtering for moderation as described. These may affect your experience (e.g., what results you see), but they do not typically produce legal effects on you.

If you believe we are engaging in automated decision-making that significantly affects you, you have the right to:

We will then have a human review the automated decision and consider whether it was appropriate, providing you with an explanation.

9.8 California Privacy Rights (for California Residents)

If you are a resident of California, you have specific privacy rights under the CCPA/CPRA and other California laws:

We have largely provided the categories of data and purposes in this Privacy Policy (see Section 1 and 2), but you can request a formal report.

Exercising California Rights: To exercise any of these rights, you (or your authorized agent) may contact us using the information in Contact Us. For verification, if you have an account, we may ask you to verify via login or confirmation of certain account details. If you don't have an account, we might ask for information like email, or other identifier we have on file, and perhaps a declaration that you are who you claim. If you use an agent, we may require proof of their authorization and also directly confirm with you (to prevent fraud).

We will respond to verifiable requests within the timeframe required by law (generally within 45 days, potentially extended by another 45 days with notice). The information provided will cover the 12-month period preceding the request, or as required by law. Some newer CPRA rights (like certain detail disclosures) might cover information collected beyond 12 months (we will comply as mandated).

9.9 Brazilian LGPD Rights

If you are in Brazil, LGPD grants you rights similar to GDPR. They include:

We handle these requests via the same process described. Brazilian users can email us in English or Portuguese (or Ukrainian/Russian, given our location, but English/Portuguese likely). We will strive to respond promptly and within LGPD's timelines.

9.10 Canadian Users

Under PIPEDA (and comparable provincial laws), Canadian users have rights to access and correct personal information. We have covered those above. If you are in Quebec, the Act Respecting the Protection of Personal Information in the Private Sector also gives similar rights. We will accommodate to the best of our ability all such requests.

If you are unsatisfied, you may have the right to contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada or your provincial Privacy Commissioner.

9.11 Exercising Your Rights / Contact for Requests

To exercise any of your rights described in this section, please reach out to us using the contact details provided in Section 12 (Contact Us) below. Please clearly state your request, which right you are invoking, and provide any relevant information that will help us process your request (for example, the specific data you want to access or delete). We may ask you to verify your identity before acting on a request, to ensure that these rights are exercised only by the rightful account holder or their authorized representative.

There is no fee for exercising your rights. However, if a request is unfounded or excessive (for instance, repetitive requests), we may either refuse to act or charge a reasonable fee as permitted by law. We will of course inform you of any such decision.

Finally, if you believe we have not addressed your privacy concerns adequately, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. For EU users, this would be the Data Protection Authority in your country of residence or where the issue occurred. For UK users, the ICO; for Canada, the Privacy Commissioner; for Brazil, the ANPD; for California, possibly the CA Attorney General's office. We would, however, appreciate the chance to address your concerns directly first.

10. Children's Privacy and Age Restrictions

Our Services are intended for adults only. You must be at least 18 years old to use Sails Search. We do not knowingly allow minors (persons under the age of 18) to register or use the Platform. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18.

If you are under 18, please do not attempt to use our Services or send any personal information about yourself to us. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a user under 18, we will take prompt steps to delete that information from our records.

In certain jurisdictions, the age of majority may be younger than 18 (for example, 16 in some parts of the EU for consent under GDPR, or 13 under U.S. COPPA for parental consent). However, Sails Search's policy is to restrict our platform to individuals 18 and over due to the nature of the services (sailing trips, possibly financial transactions, liability issues, etc.). We also explicitly exclude individuals under 16 in any case from providing personal data, in line with COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act in the U.S.) and similar laws.

Parental Responsibility: If you are a parent or guardian and you become aware that your minor child has created an account or otherwise provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately. We will work with you to remove the information and terminate the child's account.

No Child Users: We do not use children's personal data for any marketing or other purposes. Our onboarding flow attempts to verify age (for example, requiring date of birth) and we reserve the right to request proof of age if we suspect someone using the Platform is underage. Users who misrepresent their age to gain access will be in violation of our terms.

Teenagers 16-17: Even though our strict rule is 18+, if you are in a jurisdiction where you are considered an adult at 16 or 17, note that our service terms still contractually require you to be 18. We will treat anyone between 16-17 who signs up (circumventing our controls) as an unauthorized user and upon discovery we will suspend the account and delete data as appropriate. We emphasize again: only adults can use Sails Search.

By using the Platform, you represent that you meet the age requirement. We rely on this representation and do not verify age for every user, but we may take action if evidence arises to the contrary.

11. User Responsibilities and Disclaimer for User-Provided Content

SailsSearch is a platform that in part relies on user-provided information --- whether in profiles, listings, reviews, or chat communications. While we strive to foster a trustworthy community and we have measures (like verification of certain documents or moderation of content) in place, we largely rely on users to provide truthful and lawful information.

11.1 Accuracy and Legality of Information You Provide

When you provide personal data or any content on Sails Search, you are responsible for ensuring the information is correct, truthful, and complies with all applicable laws and our guidelines. This includes:

By providing content on our Platform, you confirm that you have the right to share that content and you give us the right to use it in connection with our service (as described in our Terms of Service). You also agree that the information you share can be viewed by others as described in this Policy (Section 5.2 on sharing with other users).

11.2 Founder/Operator Disclaimer

Disclaimer: While SailsSearch (Ivan Lebedynskyi) will make reasonable efforts to monitor and remove content that is clearly in violation of our policies or the law, we do not guarantee the truthfulness, completeness, or legality of user-provided data. The platform operator (and any founders or associates) hereby disclaims liability for any content posted by users that is inaccurate, misleading, defamatory, or illegal.

SailsSearch also specifically disclaims liability for:

To the maximum extent permitted by law, SailsSearch, its owner, employees, and partners are not liable to you or any third party for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages arising from the use of or inability to use the Platform.

In other words, users themselves are fully responsible for any data or content they contribute. If you rely on information provided by another user (for example, trusting someone's posted sailing credentials or a boat listing), you do so at your own risk. We encourage due diligence and, where possible, independent verification outside the platform (for instance, verifying a captain's license when you meet in person, etc.).

11.3 Moderation of User Content (Including Chat)

We have the right (but not the obligation) to monitor, screen, and moderate user-generated content, including profile details, postings, reviews, and chat messages, to ensure a safe environment and compliance with our policies and legal obligations. This may include automated filtering and human review as described earlier.

11.4 No Liability for User Actions

SailsSearch serves as a venue to connect individuals for sailing-related activities. We cannot control what users do in real life or ensure the absolute safety or legality of their interactions. We disclaim responsibility for any harm, loss, or damage arising from user conduct. This includes:

In summary, while we will do our best to enforce rules and facilitate a positive experience, users must take appropriate precautions and understand that they are engaging with others at their own risk. We provide tools and information (like user reviews and verification statuses) to help you make informed decisions.

If you have an issue with another user, you can report it to us and we will try to help (for instance, mediating a dispute or providing info to authorities if required by law). However, any legal claim or dispute that you may have arising from actions of another user will generally be between you and that user, not with SailsSearch or Ivan Lebedynskyi, unless we have breached our own obligations.

This section isn't meant to scare you -- only to clearly delineate that users hold the responsibility for the content they provide and their interactions, and Sails Search's role is primarily as a facilitator with limited liability under laws such as Section 230 of the U.S. Communications Decency Act (for user content) or similar provisions elsewhere.

11.5 User Acceptance of Responsibility

By using SailsSearch, you expressly agree that:

SailsSearch does not guarantee the outcomes of using the Platform and bears no responsibility for any conflicts, disputes, or negative consequences arising between Platform users or as a result of using services provided through the Platform.

11.6 Limitation of Financial Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law:

The above limitations of liability will apply even if the above-stated remedies fail of their essential purpose.

11.7 Force Majeure

SailsSearch shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform obligations directly or indirectly caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to:

We will make reasonable efforts to minimize the impact of such events and resume performance of our obligations as soon as practically possible.

12. Subscription Services

SailsSearch may offer certain features or services on a subscription basis (e.g., a premium membership with advanced features, or a paid plan for professional skippers or yacht owners). This section explains how subscriptions are handled from a privacy perspective:

Importantly, subscription handling involves financial data which is sensitive. We rely on secure third parties and do not store full credit card info ourselves. Also, because subscriptions often involve recurring charges, we emphasize that you should keep your payment info up to date with Stripe/Apple/Google to avoid unintended lapses; from a privacy view, if your card expires, Stripe might update it via updater services from banks, which is beyond our control and done by Stripe in accordance with their privacy measures.

From a legal compliance standpoint, offering subscription services means we must comply with any relevant consumer protection laws (like offering clear cancellation methods -- Apple requires that we inform you that you can manage subscriptions via the App Store settings, for example; we will do so in our app UI rather than here). Privacy-wise, just know that any data specifically about your subscription is treated with the same care as other personal data.

We also comply with Apple's App Store and Google Play Store policies regarding subscriptions and data. For example, Apple's guidelines require us to have a privacy policy (this document) and to handle user data appropriately. They also require that certain features like account deletion are possible (which we provide via contacting support or through app if implemented). By adhering to this Privacy Policy, we ensure compliance with those store requirements.

13. Compliance with App Store & Google Play Policies

Our mobile applications must adhere to the privacy requirements set forth by the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. We want to explicitly state a few points to ensure transparency in line with those requirements:

In summary, we align our practices with the expectations of these major platforms, which often go above and beyond basic legal requirements to ensure user clarity. By using our app, you can be confident that there are no hidden data practices outside what is documented here.

14. Links to Other Websites and Services

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services, such as external websites for sailing clubs, social media pages, or integrated third-party features (for example, a link to a Stripe checkout page, or an embedded Google Map for location selection). This Privacy Policy does not cover how those third-party sites/services process your data.

If you click on a link to an external site or service, you will be directed outside of our Platform, and any information you provide or actions you take on those external sites are governed by their own privacy policies and terms of use, not ours. For example, if you follow a link to a sailing school's website that was shared on our forum, any data collected on that site is subject to that site's privacy practices.

We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or data handling of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit, especially before providing any personal information.

This includes social media features: if our app or site integrates with social media (like a "Share" button to Facebook or Twitter), and you use it, the interaction may allow the social media platform to collect information such as your IP address and which page you are visiting, and to set a cookie to enable the feature to function. Those interactions are governed by the privacy policy of the company providing them (Facebook, Twitter, etc.).

We do our best to only partner or integrate with reputable third parties, but we cannot control their policies. If you have any concerns about a link on our Services (such as if you suspect it is malicious or not what it claims to be), please notify us and avoid clicking it.

15. Additional Information for iOS Users (Apple App Store Requirements)

If you use our Services via an iOS application distributed through the Apple App Store, the following applies in accordance with Apple's privacy policies and App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework:

This section supplements and does not replace the rest of this Privacy Policy. For any concerns specific to iOS use, please contact us using the details in the "Contact Us" section.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. We will not reduce your rights under this Privacy Policy without your consent. When we make changes, we will do the following:

For example, if in the future we introduce a new feature that involves new personal data processing (say, a feature that collects health info for insurance purposes on sailing trips --- just a hypothetical example), we would update the policy to describe that new data collection and use. We'd likely notify users in advance so they can make an informed decision about using that feature.

All changes will be posted on this page, and prior versions can be provided upon request. We keep an archive of previous Privacy Policy versions for regulatory compliance and will provide a copy if needed, or we might directly link an archive if changes are frequent.

By continuing to use SailsSearch after the Effective Date indicated at the beginning of this Policy, or after any notified updates, you explicitly agree to the terms of this Policy. You acknowledge that your consent is voluntary, informed, and unambiguous. If you do not agree with this Policy, you must stop using SailsSearch.

Use of SailsSearch implies your ongoing consent to the collection, use, and processing of your personal data in accordance with this Policy, as well as acknowledgment of all risks and responsibilities outlined in the Policy. You take responsibility for regularly checking this Policy for changes. Continued use after changes implies your consent to the updated terms.

17. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

17.1 For European Users

If you are a user residing in the European Union or using our Services within the European Union:

17.2 For Non-European Users

If you are a user residing outside the European Union:

17.3 International Operation

Regardless of your location, by using our Services, you acknowledge that SailsSearch is primarily operated from Ukraine. However, we strive to comply with applicable privacy laws in all regions where we operate, including the EU, the United States, Canada, and Brazil, as outlined in this Privacy Policy.

18. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to help and address any issues you may have.

Data Controller: Ivan Lebedynskyi (as owner/operator of Sails Search)
Postal Address: 48 Chyhyrynska Street, apt. 16, Cherkasy, 18000, Ukraine
Email for Privacy Inquiries: privacy@sailssearch.com
Support Email: support@sailssearch.com
Website: https://sailssearch.com

We will endeavor to respond to your inquiries as quickly as possible, generally within a few business days. For formal data subject requests (as described in Section 9), please allow up to 30 days or the statutory period applicable in your jurisdiction.

Thank you for trusting SailsSearch with your personal data. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing a safe and enjoyable platform for all your yachting and sailing adventures. Safe sailing!

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to help