Nautical Ops is operated by The Lumen Digital. We are committed to protecting the privacy of every user. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using Nautical Ops, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information We Collect

Account information

When you create an account we collect your name and email address. This is used to identify your account, send important service-related communications, and enable crew management features.

Vessel and operational data

To provide the core functionality of Nautical Ops, we collect and store the operational data you enter, including:

This data belongs to you. We store it to provide, sync, and back up your records across devices.

Usage data

We collect basic information about how the app is used — such as which features are accessed and session timestamps — to improve performance and prioritise development. This data is anonymised and not linked to individual users.

Device information

We may collect device type, operating system version, and app version to support troubleshooting and compatibility. We do not collect device identifiers for advertising purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We do not use your data for advertising. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

3. Subscriptions and Payments

All subscription purchases are processed by Apple through the App Store. Nautical Ops does not collect, store, or have access to your payment card details or Apple ID payment information. Apple's privacy policy applies to all payment transactions. See apple.com/legal/privacy for details.

4. Data Sharing

Crew members on your vessel

Vessel data is shared with other members of your vessel who have been invited to join. The vessel owner (Captain/MOV) controls who has access.

Service providers

We use the following third-party services to operate Nautical Ops:

These providers are bound by contractual obligations to protect your data and are not permitted to use it for their own purposes.

Legal requirements

We may disclose information if required to do so by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of our users or the public.

5. Data Retention

We retain your account and vessel data for as long as your account remains active. If you cancel your subscription and do not resubscribe within 90 days, your data may be deleted. If you wish to delete your account and all associated data immediately, please contact us at support@nautical-ops.com.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@nautical-ops.com. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Data Security

All data is encrypted in transit using TLS and at rest using industry-standard encryption. We use Supabase's enterprise-grade infrastructure with Row Level Security policies to ensure that each vessel's data is accessible only to authorised crew members. No system is 100% secure, but we take reasonable measures to protect your information.

8. Children's Privacy

Nautical Ops is intended for professional use by adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from users under the age of 18. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

9. International Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries other than your own, including the United States, where our service providers operate. By using Nautical Ops, you consent to the transfer and processing of your data in these locations, which may have different data protection laws to your country of residence.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you via email or an in-app notice. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of Nautical Ops after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

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