Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Divers Buddy ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at diversbuddy.app and use our diving tools and services.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Contact us through our contact forms
• Submit feedback on help articles
• Subscribe to our newsletter (if applicable)
• Report issues or request support

This information may include your name, email address, and any messages or feedback you provide.

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• IP address
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website addresses
• Calculator usage data (anonymized)

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These may include session cookies, persistent cookies, and web beacons to analyze usage patterns and improve our services.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Provide and maintain our diving calculators and tools
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Improve our website functionality and user experience
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance our services
• Send administrative communications about our services
• Ensure the security and integrity of our website
• Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, such as:

• Web hosting services
• Email service providers
• Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Customer support platforms

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect and defend our rights or property
• Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing
• Protect the personal safety of users or the public

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• SSL encryption for data transmission
• Secure server infrastructure
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Data backup and recovery procedures

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. We will delete or anonymize your personal information when it is no longer needed.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

General Rights

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service

Cookie Preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Block all cookies
• Accept only first-party cookies
• Delete existing cookies
• Receive notifications when cookies are set

Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and calculator tools.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms, dive training organizations, and equipment retailers. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new effective date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

We will respond to your inquiries in a timely manner and work to resolve any privacy concerns you may have.

Jurisdiction and Governing Law

This Privacy Policy and any disputes relating to it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable data protection laws. For EU residents, this includes the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).