1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Account information (name, email, nickname)
• Profile information (surfing level, preferences, physical measurements)
• Service provider information (business details, credentials)
• Communication preferences and newsletter subscriptions

Location Data

• Geolocation data (with your explicit permission)
• Business addresses for service providers
• General location preferences for surfboard recommendations

Usage Data

• Pages visited, time spent on site, click patterns
• Search queries and filter preferences
• Device information and browser type
• IP address and approximate location

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and improve our services and recommendations
• To connect users with relevant service providers
• To personalize your experience and surfboard suggestions
• To send relevant notifications and newsletter content
• To ensure platform safety, security, and prevent fraud
• To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
• To comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We Share Information:

• With service providers when you request their services
• In aggregate, anonymized form for analytics purposes
• When required by law or to protect our rights
• With your explicit consent

We Do Not:

• Sell your personal information to third parties
• Share your private measurements without permission
• Provide your contact information to marketers

4. Data Protection and Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:

• Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS)
• Secure data storage with access controls
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis

5. Your Privacy Rights

You Have the Right To:

• Access your personal data we hold
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Control your privacy settings and measurement visibility
• Opt out of newsletters and marketing communications
• Download your data in a portable format

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, remember your preferences, and analyze site usage. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential cookies for site functionality
• Performance cookies for analytics
• Preference cookies to remember your settings

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Account data is typically retained until account deletion, after which it is permanently removed within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during such transfers.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes via email or platform notification. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.