Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Nautical Exchange ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our marketplace platform at nauticalexchange.com.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Name, email address, and account credentials when you register
• Profile information such as avatar, bio, and contact details
• Listing details including photos, descriptions, pricing, and location
• Messages and communications between users
• Payment information processed securely through Stripe
• Search history and browsing activity on our platform

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the Nautical Exchange platform
• Process transactions and send related information
• Send notifications about messages, listings, and account activity
• Personalize your experience and show relevant listings
• Respond to comments and questions and provide customer support
• Monitor and analyze usage to improve our services
• Detect and prevent fraudulent transactions and abuse

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our platform (such as Stripe for payments), provided they agree to keep this information confidential. We may also disclose information when required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our users.

5. Public Listing Information

Information included in your listings — such as photos, descriptions, pricing, and general location — is publicly visible to all users of the platform. Please do not include sensitive personal information in your listing descriptions.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our platform and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. If you do not accept cookies, some parts of our platform may not function properly.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to or restrict the processing of your data
• Data portability

9. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the platform after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: privacy@nauticalexchange.com