Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01.08.2025
Last Updated: 01.08.2025

SeaBounders (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information when you use our platform. By creating an account and using our services, you agree to this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect different types of data depending on your activities on SeaBounders:

a. Account & Profile Information

Name, email address, password, profile photo.
Contact information such as phone number, address, and country.
Professional details including rank, skills, education, experience, references, and uploaded documents (e.g. certificates, CV).

b. User-Generated Content

Posts, comments, likes, and shared media on the platform.
Messages and chats with other users.
Job applications and related communication.

c. Employment & Maritime Data

Sea service records (vessels, IMO number, flag, dates, service periods).
Shore-based job experience.
Uploaded contracts and certificates.

d. Technical Information

IP address, browser type, and device information.
Cookies used for session management, preferences, and security.

2. How We Use Your Information

To provide and maintain the platform, including user accounts and networking features.
To enable job applications and recruitment processes.
To allow companies and crewing agencies to view seafarer profiles, in accordance with user visibility settings and consent.
To improve services, enhance security, and prevent fraud.
To personalize content such as suggested connections, vessels, and job opportunities.
To comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.

3. Data Sharing & Disclosure

Your information may be shared in the following situations:

With Other Members: Based on your profile visibility settings (public, friends, private).
With Companies or Crewing Agencies: When you apply for a vacancy or explicitly share your profile or CV.
With Service Providers: Trusted third parties providing hosting, storage, or communication services.
With Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect rights, safety, and platform integrity.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

4. Data Retention

Your data is stored as long as your account remains active.
You may request account deletion at any time.
Backup systems may retain data for a limited period (up to 90 days).

5. Security

We apply industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including secure data transmission and access controls. While no system is completely secure, we continuously work to safeguard your information.

6. Your Rights

Access & Correction: View and update your personal information.
Data Portability: Request a copy of your stored data.
Deletion: Request permanent account deletion, subject to legal retention requirements.
Consent Management: Adjust privacy and visibility settings at any time.

Requests can be submitted via email: support@seabounders.net

7. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to:

Maintain user sessions and authentication.
Store preferences such as language or theme.
Analyze platform usage and performance.

You may disable cookies in your browser, though some features may not function properly.

8. International Data Transfers

As a global platform, data may be processed or stored in different countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

9. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be communicated via the platform or email, and the “Last Updated” date will reflect the latest version.

10. Contact

For privacy-related questions, contact us at:
✉️ support@seabounders.net
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