Effective Date: 31 October 2024
info This policy complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018.
This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how Nautiq ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website, mobile app, or related services (collectively, the "Service").
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
By using divenautiq.com or the Nautiq mobile application, you agree to this Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use.
Nautiq
Website:
Email:
United Kingdom
Nautiq is the data controller responsible for the personal information collected through the Service.
We collect information necessary to operate, improve, and personalise Nautiq. This may include:
Account credentials, dive logs, emergency contact details, certification information
Dive locations, dates, times, depth, duration, equipment details, photos, notes, buddy information, marine life observations
Equipment information, gear serial numbers (hidden by default for security)
IP address, browser type, device information, usage patterns, diagnostic information
We process your information for legitimate purposes, including:
check_circle We do not sell, rent, or monetise personal data.
We may use aggregated and anonymised data derived from user activity for research, analytical, environmental, or commercial purposes, such as:
This data cannot personally identify any user.
We may share limited data with trusted service providers who help us operate Nautiq:
Database infrastructure
EU-based web hosting
EU-hosted analytics
All partners comply with GDPR and act only under our instructions.
close We never sell identifiable data to advertisers or unrelated third parties.
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to provide the Service or as required by law.
You may delete your account at any time, which removes your identifiable data. Aggregated, anonymised data may be retained for research and analytics.
We use encryption, secure EU-based hosting (Supabase and Vercel), and access control measures to protect your data.
info While we maintain high standards, no system is entirely risk-free. You use Nautiq at your own discretion.
Cookies help us enhance your experience. Types include:
You can disable non-essential cookies anytime, though this may affect functionality.
Under UK and EU GDPR, you have rights to:
To exercise these rights, contact . We may verify your identity before fulfilling requests.
All primary data processing and storage occur within the European Union.
If future transfers outside the EEA occur, they will follow approved legal safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
Nautiq is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
If a minor's data is discovered, contact us for immediate deletion.
We may update this Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available at divenautiq.com/privacy and within the app.
Continued use after updates signifies acceptance.
For any questions or requests related to this Policy:
Nautiq
Email:
Website:
United Kingdom
check_circle All data stored on EU-based servers (Supabase + Vercel)
check_circle Analytics handled via PostHog (EU-hosted, anonymised)
check_circle No personal data sold or shared with advertisers
check_circle Aggregated, non-identifiable data may be used for research and insights
check_circle Users can access, delete, or export their data anytime