1. Introduction

Welcome to AIS Vessel Tracker ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our vessel tracking services.

By using AIS Vessel Tracker, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account
• Contact us through our contact form
• Subscribe to our newsletter or updates
• Participate in surveys or promotions

This information may include: name, email address, phone number, company information, and any other information you choose to provide.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our services, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Device information (type, operating system)
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Click patterns and navigation paths

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. These technologies help us:

• Remember your preferences
• Understand how you use our services
• Improve site functionality and performance
• Deliver personalized content

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, though disabling cookies may limit certain features of our services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes, including:

• Providing and maintaining our vessel tracking services
• Processing and managing your account
• Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
• Sending administrative information and service updates
• Analyzing usage patterns to improve our services
• Detecting and preventing fraud or security issues
• Complying with legal obligations
• Marketing and promotional communications (with your consent)

4. AIS Data and Vessel Information

Our platform aggregates and displays Automatic Identification System (AIS) data from various public and licensed sources. This data includes:

• Vessel positions (latitude/longitude coordinates)
• Vessel identification (MMSI, IMO numbers, vessel names)
• Vessel characteristics (type, size, flag state)
• Navigation data (speed, course, destination)
• Historical voyage information

AIS data is broadcast publicly for maritime safety purposes. We collect, process, and display this information to provide real-time vessel tracking services. This data is not considered personal information as it relates to vessels rather than individuals.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

5.1 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

• Cloud hosting providers
• Analytics services
• Payment processors
• Email service providers

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.

5.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

5.4 With Your Consent

We may share information with third parties when you have given us explicit consent to do so.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Secure data storage and backup systems
• Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Objection: Object to processing of your information
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing where consent was given

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 12.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

12. Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to show ads based on your previous visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: