Privacy Policy

Sailsite is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Information We Collect

When you register for Sailsite, we collect:

  • Account Information: Your email address, name, and password (encrypted)
  • Profile Information: Boat details, bio, and profile picture (if provided)
  • Trip Content: Trip logs, descriptions, routes, dates, weather conditions, and photos you upload
  • Usage Data: Log data including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain the Sailsite service
  • Display your trip logs and photos publicly to all visitors
  • Communicate with you about your account, updates, and service announcements
  • Improve and optimize our service
  • Prevent fraud and abuse

Public Information

Important: Trip logs, photos, and boat information you post are publicly visible to anyone visiting Sailsite. Do not share sensitive personal information in your trip logs.

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely on servers in the European Union. We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption, secure connections (HTTPS), and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for:

  • Email delivery
  • Analytics (anonymized data only)
  • Cloud storage for photos
  • Map Services: We use OpenStreetMap tiles and OpenSeaMap overlays to display nautical maps showing your trip locations. When you view a map on Sailsite, your browser loads map tiles directly from OpenStreetMap servers. This may include your IP address being logged by OpenStreetMap. See the OpenStreetMap Privacy Policy for details.

These services have their own privacy policies and we carefully select providers that respect user privacy.

Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies to:

  • Maintain your login session
  • Remember your preferences
  • Ensure security

We do not use advertising cookies or sell your data to third parties.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: View all data we have about you
  • Edit: Update your profile and content at any time
  • Delete: Remove individual trip logs or your entire account
  • Export: Request a copy of your data
  • Object: Opt out of non-essential communications

Data Retention

We retain your account data as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal information within 30 days, though publicly posted content may remain in backups for up to 90 days.

Children's Privacy

Sailsite is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

International Users

By using Sailsite, you consent to the transfer of your information to servers that may be located outside your country of residence.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through a notice on the website.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or want to exercise your rights, please contact us through the website contact form or email us directly.