Privacy Policy for Lights Out Sailing App
Effective Date: 14 May 2024
Thank you for choosing Lights Out Sailing (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use the Lights Out Sailing mobile application (the “App”). By using the App, you agree to the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following information to enable you to use our App and manage subscriptions:
a. Email Address: We collect your email address to allow you to create an account, reset your password, manage subscriptions, and receive important notifications related to your account or the App.
b. Password: We securely store a hashed and encrypted version of your password to authenticate your identity when you log in to your account.
c. Payment Information: Subscriptions and payments are handled through Apple’s in-app purchase system. We do not collect or store your payment information. Please refer to Apple’s privacy policy for details on how your payment information is handled.
d. Usage Data: We collect information about your interactions with the App, including the features you use and the actions you take, to improve our services and user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
a. User Authentication: Your email address and password are used to verify your identity when you log in to the App.
b. Account Management: We use your email address to send you important notifications, such as updates to our Terms of Service or Privacy Policy, password reset instructions, subscription-related information, and account-related alerts.
c. Subscription Management: Although subscriptions are managed through Apple, we use your email address and account status information to manage your access to subscription content and features.
d. Service Improvement: Usage data helps us understand how users interact with the App and enables us to enhance and optimize our services.
3. Information Security
We take the security of your information seriously and have implemented industry-standard security measures to protect it. We store your password in a hashed and encrypted format, ensuring that it cannot be easily accessed or deciphered by unauthorized parties.
4. Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Your information is used exclusively for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. We may, however, disclose your information under the following circumstances:
a. Legal Compliance: We may share your information with law enforcement or other government agencies when required by law, legal process, or government request.
b. Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as data analysis, but only to the extent necessary to perform these services.
5. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. If you wish to delete your account or request that we no longer use your information to provide you services, please contact us at contact@lightsoutsailing.com, and we will promptly delete your information, subject to any legal obligations to retain it.
6. Children’s Privacy
The App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with their personal information without your consent, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.
7. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a revised Privacy Policy within the App or by sending you an email notification. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or the privacy of your information, please contact us at:
9. Acceptance of Terms
By using the Lights Out App, you consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this Privacy Policy, please do not use our App.
This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date mentioned above and replaces any previous versions.