1. Introduction

CaptAIn's Log is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how CaptAIn's Log collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you use the CaptAIn's Log fishing intelligence platform.

2. Information Collected

Account Information

When you create an account, the following information is collected:

• Email address
• Password (encrypted)
• Invite code used for registration
• Account status and role

Fishing Data

When you log fishing trips and catches, the following data is collected:

• Trip dates and times
• Catch information (species, size, weight, gender)
• Equipment details (rods, reels, line, bait, hooks, weights)
• Location data (GPS coordinates, body of water, water type)
• Weather conditions (temperature, wind, pressure, humidity, cloud cover)
• Water conditions (temperature, color, depth, tide status)
• Moon and sun data (phases, rise/set times)
• Fishing techniques and retrieve speeds
• Custom notes and observations

Technical Information

Certain technical information is automatically collected:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Access times and dates
• Pages viewed and actions taken

3. How Your Information Is Used

Your information is used to:

• Provide and maintain the Service
• Create and manage your account
• Store and organize your fishing data
• Generate AI-powered pattern analysis and recommendations
• Enable sharing of catches and spots with other users when you choose
• Send you service-related emails (verification, password reset, important updates)
• Improve and optimize the Service
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

4. AI Processing and Analysis

Your fishing data may be processed by AI algorithms to:

• Identify patterns in successful catches
• Correlate environmental conditions with fishing outcomes
• Generate personalized recommendations
• Provide insights based on historical data

All AI processing is performed on your individual data only. Your data is not used to train models that benefit other users without your explicit consent.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

CaptAIn's Log does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Your information may be shared only in these limited circumstances:

With Your Consent

When you explicitly choose to share your data with another user by their username.

Service Providers

Data may be shared with trusted third-party service providers that help operate the Service:

• Cloud hosting providers (for data storage)
• Email delivery services (for transactional emails)
• Analytics providers (for service improvement)

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the specified purposes.

Legal Requirements

Your information may be disclosed if required by law or in response to:

• Valid legal process (subpoenas, court orders)
• Government requests
• Protection of legal rights, property, or safety
• Investigation of fraud or security issues

6. Data Security

Industry-standard security measures are in place to protect your data:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Encrypted password storage (bcrypt hashing)
• Secure authentication with JWT tokens
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authorization checks
• Protection against timing attacks

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While reasonable measures are in place to protect your data, absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

7. Data Retention

Your information is retained for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. Specifically:

• Account information: Until you delete your account
• Fishing data: Until you delete specific trips/catches or your account
• Email verification tokens: 24 hours
• Password reset tokens: 1 hour
• Backup data: Up to 90 days after deletion

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your data:

Access

You can access all your fishing data through the Service at any time.

Correction

You can edit or update your fishing data and account information at any time.

Deletion

You can delete individual trips, catches, or your entire account. Contact CaptAIn's Log to request complete data deletion.

Export

You can export your fishing data in CSV format at any time through the import/export feature.

Opt-Out

You can opt out of non-essential communications. Service-related emails may still be sent.

9. Cookies and Tracking

CaptAIn's Log uses minimal cookies and local storage:

• Authentication token (JWT) stored in localStorage
• Session management cookies
• Essential functional cookies only

Advertising and tracking cookies are not used.

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for users under the age of 13. Information from children under 13 is not knowingly collected. If such information is discovered, it will be deleted.

11. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. Appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

12. Changes to Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated by email or through the Service. The "Last updated" date at the top will reflect when changes were made.

13. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy or your data can be sent to:

Email: [email protected]