TideIQ World ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our marine intelligence platform at tideiqworld.com.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
Account Information: Full name, username, country, and email address when you register.
Location Data: GPS coordinates when you use the "Use My Location" feature (only with your permission).
Usage Data: Search queries, pages visited, and features used to improve our service.
Community Content: Messages and images you share in TideIQ Community.
Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and IP address.
2. How We Use Your Information
To provide accurate marine weather and sea condition analysis.
To operate TideIQ Community.
To personalize your experience based on your location and preferences.
To send important service notifications (not spam).
To improve our platform and fix issues.
To comply with legal obligations.
3. Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored securely using Supabase with industry-standard encryption. We implement:
Row Level Security (RLS) โ you can only access your own data.
Encrypted passwords โ we never store plain-text passwords.
Secure HTTPS connection on all pages.
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
Supabase โ Database and authentication.
Open-Meteo โ Weather and marine data (no personal data shared).
Netlify โ Website hosting.
Leaflet / OpenStreetMap โ Interactive maps.
Lemon Squeezy โ Payment processing for VIP subscriptions. Your payment details are handled directly by Lemon Squeezy and are never stored on our servers.
Anthropic Claude API โ Powers the AI Marine Assistant feature; your questions are processed to generate responses but are not used to train AI models.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data only:
With your explicit consent.
When required by law or legal process.
To protect the rights and safety of TideIQ World and its users.
6. Chat & Public Content
Messages and images you post in TideIQ Community are visible to all registered users. Please do not share sensitive personal information.