Fishermap.org Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to fishermap.org (the "Website"), operated by Individual Entrepreneur Pavel Sadounikau (Fishermap) (the "Owner"). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our Website and services. By using our Website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at [email protected].

2. Data We Collect and Process

2.1 Registration Data

When you register on our Website through Google or Apple, we receive limited personal information from these platforms, including:

• Name
• Email address

For more details, please review their privacy policies:

• Google Privacy Policy
• Apple Privacy Policy

2.2 Uploaded Content

When you upload content to the Website, we collect:

• Uploaded photographs
• Geolocation of photographs (if enabled by your device)
• Date and time the photograph was taken

2.3 Payment Information

For subscriptions and payments, we use third-party payment providers (PayPal and cryptocurrency services). We do not store your payment information; it is processed securely by these services. For more details, please review their privacy policies:

• PayPal Privacy Policy
• The specific cryptocurrency provider’s privacy policy (if applicable).

3. How We Use Your Data

1. Providing and Managing Services
   • To register and authenticate your account.
   • To provide access to and manage your subscription.
2. Marketing and Commercial Use

   Uploaded photographs may be used in marketing and commercial materials, such as promotional campaigns and advertisements. By uploading photographs, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use this content for these purposes. If you do not agree to this, please refrain from uploading photographs.

3. Improving User Experience

   To analyze usage patterns and enhance our services.

4. Compliance

   To comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests from authorities.

4. Sharing of Data

1. Third-Party Services
   • Google and Apple: Your registration data is obtained via their platforms.
   • Payment Providers: Your payment data is processed through PayPal or cryptocurrency services.
2. Legal Compliance

   If required by law, we may disclose your data to law enforcement or other authorities.

5. Data Retention and Security

We retain your data only for as long as it is necessary to provide our services or comply with legal obligations. We take reasonable measures to protect your data, including:

• Encryption of sensitive data.
• Restricted access to personal information.
• Regular security audits.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our Website. These may include:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the operation of the Website.
• Analytics Cookies: To analyze Website usage and improve performance.

You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.

7. Additional Rights for California Residents

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• The right to know the categories of personal data we collect and the purposes for which we use it.
• The right to request access to specific pieces of personal data we have collected about you.
• The right to request deletion of your personal data.

To exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us at [email protected].

8. User Rights

As a user, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of your data.
• Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal requirements.
• Objection: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes, such as marketing.

To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected].

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of significant updates through the Website or via email.

10. Push Notifications

We may use push notifications to provide updates, promotional offers, or alerts related to our services. When you opt-in to receive push notifications, your browser’s unique identifier is used to deliver these notifications.

Consent and Management

• Opting In: You will be prompted to provide consent for push notifications through your browser. Consent is voluntary and can be managed at any time.
• Managing Notifications: To disable push notifications, adjust your browser settings. For detailed instructions, consult your browser’s help documentation.

Data Usage

We do not collect or process personal data through push notifications, except for the browser identifier required to deliver the notifications. This information is used solely for notification purposes and is not shared with third parties.

11. Contact Information

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

• Email: [email protected]
• Owner: Individual Entrepreneur Pavel Sadounikau (Fishermap)