Privacy Policy for Brave Marines
Last Updated: March 09, 2026
Brave Marines ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our mobile application (the "App"), or participate in our maritime recruitment and crew management services.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application or website.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us, as well as information that is collected automatically when you use our services.
A. Personal Data While using our App or Website, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you, including:
Identity Data: Name, date of birth, gender, and nationality.
Contact Data: Email address, phone number, and physical address.
Professional Data: Seafarer certifications, discharge books, sea service history, and rank.
Account Credentials: Usernames and hashed passwords.
B. Automatically Collected Data When you access the services via a computer or mobile device, we may collect:
Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages viewed.
Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our service and hold certain information to improve user experience.
2. How We Use Your Data
We use the collected data for various purposes, including:
Service Provision: To maintain our platform, process job applications, and manage crew transitions.
Communication: To send you updates, newsletters, and administrative messages.
Personalization: To tailor job recommendations and vessel matches.
Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activities.
Legal Compliance: To comply with maritime regulations and international labor laws.
3. Mobile Application Permissions
To provide specific features, the App may request the following permissions on your mobile device:
Camera: Used for scanning seafarer QR codes and uploading profile pictures or document copies.
Storage (Photos/Media/Files): Used for saving and uploading maritime certificates and resumes.
Location: Used to provide proximity-based job listings and localized maritime weather or port information.
Notifications: Used to alert you of new job opportunities or message updates.
You can manage these permissions at any time through your device settings.
4. Third-Party Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:
Ship Owners/Companies: As a maritime recruitment platform, your professional profile may be shared with verified partner companies for employment purposes.
Legal Requirements: If required by law, we may disclose your information to comply with a legal obligation or protect our rights.
5. User Rights (GDPR, CCPA, and CalOPPA)
Depending on your location, you have specific rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access: You can request copies of your personal data.
Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You can request that we delete your personal data under certain conditions.
Right to Data Portability: You can request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email provided below.
6. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We maintain seafarer records for the duration of the account plus 5 years to comply with international maritime safety and employment history regulations, unless a deletion request is received and granted.
7. Data Security
The security of your data is important to us. We implement industry-standard security measures, including:
Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit using SSL/TLS protocols and at rest using modern encryption standards.
Access Controls: Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel who need the information to perform their duties.
Monitoring: Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments of our App and Website.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not intended for use by anyone under the age of 18 ("Children"). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
By Email: bravemariners@gmail.com
By Website: bravemarines.com
Brave Marines reserves the right to update this policy from time to time. We will notify users of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page.
