Welcome to Whats Ashore. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you use our website, mobile application, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).

By using Whats Ashore, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1.1 Information You Provide to Us:

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and other contact details.
• Content: Any data you voluntarily provide, such as map pins, reviews, images, or blog submissions.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information:

• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the Services, including app usage and website visits.
• Device Data: Information about your device, such as operating system, browser type, and IP address.
• Location Data: Your GPS location, when enabled, to provide map-related features.

1.3 Information from Third Parties:

• Social Media Integration: If you connect Whats Ashore to your social media accounts, we may collect your profile information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To provide and improve our Services.
• To personalise your experience and recommend relevant locations or content.
• To communicate with you, including sending newsletters, updates, and support messages.
• To manage competitions, rewards, and promotions.
• To analyse usage trends and improve app performance.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Service Providers: Third-party providers that help us deliver and improve our Services (e.g., analytics, hosting).
• With Other Users: Content you post (e.g., pins, reviews) may be visible to other users of the app.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our legal rights.

We will never sell your personal data to third parties.

4. Your Privacy Rights

As a user, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data.
• Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing (e.g., location services).

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

5. Data Security

We take data security seriously and implement technical and organisational measures to protect your information. However, no method of online transmission or storage is completely secure.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Whats Ashore uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences.
• Analyse website traffic and app usage.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

7. Children’s Privacy

Whats Ashore is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed and stored outside of your country of residence. By using Whats Ashore, you consent to such data transfers.

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices. Updates will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be revised.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:
Whats Ashore Support Team
Email: [email protected]