Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2024-12-09

EZ Boat, Inc. (“EZ Boat,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) values your trust and is dedicated to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your personal information when you use our Services, including our website at www.ezboatapp.com, mobile applications, and any related tools, features, or platforms (collectively, the “Services”).

By using the Services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please stop using our Services immediately.

 

1. Key Definitions

To help you understand this Privacy Policy, here are some important terms:

  • Personal Information: Any data that identifies, relates to, or can be used to identify an individual, such as a name, email, phone number, or IP address.
  • Cookies: Small files placed on your device when you visit our Site. They help remember your preferences and enhance your experience.
  • Processing: Any action performed on data, including collection, storage, sharing, and deletion.
  • Data Controller: EZ Boat, which determines how and why your personal information is processed.

 

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in three primary ways: directly from you, automatically through your interaction with our Services, and from third parties.

A. Information You Provide Directly

You may share personal information with us when you:

  • Register for an Account: We collect your name, email address, phone number, password, and any other optional details you choose to include (e.g., profile photo, bio).
  • Book or List Boats: To facilitate transactions, we collect billing and payment information, including credit card details.
  • Communicate with Us: If you contact our support team, we may collect your messages, feedback, or inquiry details.
  • Complete Your Profile: Additional details, such as location or boating preferences, help personalize your experience but are optional.

B. Information We Collect Automatically

When you interact with our Services, we may automatically collect:

  • Device Information: Details about your device, such as IP address, operating system, browser type, and unique identifiers.
  • Usage Data: Information about your activity, such as pages viewed, time spent on our Site, and clicks.
  • Location Data: If enabled, we may collect approximate or precise location data via your device’s GPS.

C. Information From Third Parties

We may receive additional information from:

  • Linked Accounts: If you sign up using a third-party account (e.g., Google, Facebook), we collect information like your name and email address from that platform.
  • Public Sources: To verify identity or enrich profiles, we may use publicly available data or purchase information from external providers.

 

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to provide, improve, and customize the Services. Specific purposes include:

  • Account Management: Verifying your identity, processing transactions, and maintaining your account.
  • Facilitating Transactions: Helping boat renters and owners communicate, book, and complete transactions.
  • Marketing and Communications: Sending updates, offers, and promotional materials relevant to your interests.
  • Personalization: Tailoring recommendations, listings, and features based on your activity and preferences.
  • Security: Detecting and preventing fraud, abuse, and other harmful activities.
  • Legal Compliance: Meeting legal obligations or responding to lawful requests from authorities.

 

4. Sharing Your Information

We share your information only as necessary and with trusted parties, such as:

  • Service Providers: Third-party partners who assist in providing payment processing, customer support, analytics, and marketing.
  • Other Users: When you book or list a boat, certain details (e.g., name, contact information) are shared with the relevant party to complete the transaction.
  • Legal Authorities: When required by law, subpoena, or legal process, or to protect the rights and safety of EZ Boat or others.
  • Business Transfers: In case of a merger, sale, or acquisition, your data may be transferred to the new entity.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

 

5. Your Choices and Rights

A. Managing Your Data

You can:

  • Update Account Information: Log into your account to modify personal details or adjust settings.
  • Control Cookies: Use browser settings to block or delete cookies. Note that some features may not function properly without them.
  • Opt-Out of Communications: Unsubscribe from promotional emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link or updating your notification preferences in your account.

B. Data Subject Rights

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights, such as:

  • Access and Portability: Request a copy of your personal data.
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information.
  • Deletion: Ask us to delete your data, subject to legal requirements.
  • Restriction: Limit how your data is processed.
  • Objection: Object to certain processing activities, such as marketing.

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@ezboatapp.com.

 

6. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. For example, we may retain information to resolve disputes, enforce agreements, or comply with regulatory obligations.

 

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not intended for users under 16 years old. If we learn that we have collected data from a child under 16 without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.

 

8. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no security system is foolproof, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

 

9. Cross-Border Data Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored outside your country of residence, including in the United States, where privacy laws may differ. By using the Services, you consent to such transfers.

 

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated via our Services or directly to you. Your continued use of the Services after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

 

11. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights, please contact:

Data Privacy Officer
EZ Boat, Inc.