Privacy Policy

At Navicater (Navicater Solutions Inc.), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information of our users — including seafarers, maritime professionals, students, and aspirants — who trust our platform to share knowledge, connect professionally, and grow within the maritime domain.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal information when you use Navicater's website, mobile apps, services, and features (collectively referred to as the Platform).

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information when you use the Platform:

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve the Platform's features and user experience.
• Build and display your professional profile.
• Personalize content, suggestions, and community interactions.
• Recommend relevant connections, discussions, and resources.
• Display (with consent) personalized or sponsored content relevant to your background.
• Respond to support inquiries and moderate content for safety.
• Display publicly available maritime information in a user-friendly format.
• Comply with legal obligations or protect our platform from abuse.

We do not use your data for advertising or profiling purposes without your explicit consent. You will have the option to control what types of data are used for personalization and advertising through in-app settings.

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share limited data in the following circumstances:

• With Other Users: Your name, professional profile, and posts are visible to others based on your privacy settings.
• With Third-Party Service Providers: For infrastructure, analytics, or email communications (under strict data protection agreements).
• When Required by Law: In response to lawful requests from public authorities, or in the defense of legal claims.
• With Consent: When you opt in to specific services, such as mentorship programs or third-party integrations.

4. User Content and Public Data

Content shared by you may be visible to the public or within specific groups, depending on your settings.

Maritime data (e.g., port details, ship info) provided on the platform is sourced from public online data. Navicater does not verify or claim ownership over this content and bears no responsibility for its accuracy.

5. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain your information:

• For as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services.
• To comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes.

You may delete your account at any time through the app's Settings section. Upon deletion:

• Deactivation Period: Your account will be immediately deactivated and your profile, posts, and related content will be removed from public view.
• 30-Day Grace Period: You will have 30 days to cancel deletion by logging in. After that, your account and associated personal data will be permanently deleted.
• Anonymization of Content: Some user-generated content (e.g., public comments or discussions) may be retained in anonymized form, disassociated from personal identifiers and shown under a generic label (e.g., "Deleted User").
• Legal and Security Retention: Minimal, non-identifiable data may be retained to comply with legal obligations, detect fraud, or enforce our Terms of Service. Such data cannot be linked back to an individual and is not used for marketing.

6. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS).
• Access controls and user authentication.
• Regular monitoring and incident response protocols.

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. Use the platform at your own risk and report any suspicious activity to us immediately.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

• Access, update, or delete your personal data.
• Object to or restrict certain types of data processing.
• Withdraw consent for specific features.
• Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@navicater.com.

8. User Demographics and Profile Data

As a professional networking platform, certain information is required to support the app's core purpose:

We request this information to build your public professional profile, connect you with relevant content, and recommend opportunities tailored to your background.

9. Children's Privacy

Navicater is not intended for use by children under the age of 17. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us data, contact us to have it removed.

10. International Users

If you are accessing Navicater from outside the country where our servers are located, your data may be transferred across international borders. We take appropriate measures to ensure such transfers comply with applicable laws and remain secure.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated through the Platform or by email. Your continued use of the Platform after such updates constitutes your acceptance.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact: