Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2026
BoatSOS (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how the BoatSOS mobile application and related services collect, use, and protect information.
1. About BoatSOS
BoatSOS is a mobile-based maritime emergency alert system designed to notify nearby registered users when an SOS event is triggered by a vessel in distress.
BoatSOS does not replace official maritime rescue authorities.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
- Name and surname
- Phone number
- Email address (if provided)
b. Location Data
- Real-time or last known geographic location
- Location data is used only for emergency alert functionality and proximity-based notifications
c. Device & App Data
- Device identifiers
- Push notification tokens
- App usage events related to SOS functionality
3. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used strictly to:
- Enable SOS alert creation and delivery
- Notify nearby users based on geographic proximity
- Facilitate coordination between users during an active SOS
- Improve system reliability and security
We do not sell, rent, or share personal data for advertising or marketing purposes.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on:
- User consent
- Legitimate interest related to safety and emergency communication
- Compliance with applicable legal obligations
5. Data Sharing
Data may be shared only:
- Between users involved in the same SOS event
- With infrastructure providers required to operate the service (e.g. cloud hosting, push notification services)
No data is shared with third parties for commercial purposes.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:
- Active SOS data is retained for operational and audit purposes
- Inactive user data may be retained unless deletion is requested
Users may request deletion of their data at any time.
7. User Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Withdraw consent
- Request data portability
Requests can be sent to: info@boatsos.app
8. Security
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
9. Children’s Privacy
BoatSOS is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.
11. Contact
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
info@boatsos.app