Privacy Policy
Effective Date: Aug 2020
Last Updated: Feb 2025
Dirty Boat Bottoms Pty Ltd ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, www.dirtyboatbottoms.com.au, or use our mobile application, Elite Fleet (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using the Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
When you use our Services, we may collect personal information that you provide to us, including but not limited to:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Payment information (if applicable)
Boat details (make, model, registration, maintenance history, etc.)
User-generated content (checklists, logs, documents, etc.)
b. Non-Personal Information
We may collect non-personal information automatically when you interact with our Services, such as:
IP address
Device type and operating system
Browser type
Usage data and analytics (e.g., pages visited, time spent on Services)
Location data (if permitted by the user)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To provide, operate, and improve our Services
To process transactions and payments
To send important updates, notifications, and service-related communications
To personalize your experience
To enhance security and prevent fraud
To comply with legal obligations
To provide customer support
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers: We may share your data with third-party vendors who assist in operating our Services (e.g., payment processors, hosting providers, analytics services).
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information when required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity.
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure.
5. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access, update, or delete your data
Opt-out of marketing communications
Restrict or object to data processing
Withdraw consent (where applicable)
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].
6. Third-Party Links
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
7. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete the information.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the Services after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.