Privacy Policy

Black Pearl FZE LLC ("we", "our", or "us") operates the UAE Anglers Hub website and Ocean Sentinel mobile application. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

• Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, and password when you register.
• Authentication: Google OAuth profile data (name, email, profile picture) when you sign in with Google.
• Payment Information: Processed by third-party payment processors; we do not store card details.

1.2 Usage Data

• Device information, IP address, browser type, operating system.
• App interaction data, feature usage, and crash reports.

1.3 Location Data

• GPS Coordinates: Collected when you log a catch or sighting. You may disable location services, but some features will not function.
• Approximate Location: Used for weather data and regional content.

1.4 User-Generated Content

• Photos of catches, catch logs, forum posts, tournament entries.
• Content you choose to make public will be visible to other users.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Provide and maintain our services.
• Authenticate users and secure accounts.
• Generate aggregated marine biodiversity data for research.
• Send service notifications, tournament updates, and marketing (with consent).
• Improve our AI models and app performance.
• Comply with legal obligations and UAE regulations.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

• Service Providers: Supabase (database/auth), Anthropic (AI identification), cloud hosting.
• Research Partners: Anonymised, aggregated catch data shared with UAE marine research institutions.
• Legal Requirements: When required by UAE law or to protect our rights.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (TLS), encrypted storage, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

6. Your Rights

Under applicable UAE data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications.
• Export your data.
• Lodge a complaint with the relevant UAE data protection authority.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@uaeangler.com.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us immediately.

8. Third-Party Links

Our services may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via email or in-app notification.

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