Shinkei Systems ("Shinkei," "we," "us," or "our") builds a mobile app that helps fishermen see harvest reports from our proprietary robots, see their current position on a map, and view where fish are likely to be in the ocean (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices you have. By using the App, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide

• Account information: such as your name, email address, and password if you create an account.
• Profile and preferences: such as vessel name or type, preferred units, saved fishing spots, and notification settings.
• Support communications: any information you include when you contact us.

Information collected automatically

• Precise location data: your device's GPS location, which is essential to showing your position on the map. Depending on your settings, this may be collected while the App is open (foreground) or also while it is running in the background.
• Device and usage information: device model, operating system, app version, language, harvest reports, crash reports, and how you use features of the App.
• Log data: IP address, timestamps, and diagnostic information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Display your location on the map and provide navigation-related features.
• Show fish location predictions and ocean conditions relevant to your area.
• Create and manage your account and save your preferences and fishing spots.
• Send alerts you request, such as weather or condition notifications.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve the App and develop new features.
• Analyze usage trends and measure App performance.
• Communicate with you about updates, security notices, and support requests.
• Detect, prevent, and respond to fraud, abuse, security incidents, and legal violations.
• Comply with legal obligations.

3. Location Data

Location data is central to how the App works. We take it seriously:

• We ask for your permission before accessing your device's location. You can change this permission at any time in your device settings.
• If you turn off location access, the map and fish-finding features that rely on your position may not work.
• We use your location to provide App features and, in aggregated or de-identified form, to improve our fish prediction models.
• We do not sell your precise location data.
• Your saved fishing spots and location history are private to you unless you choose to share them. [If the App has sharing features, describe them here.]

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in these limited situations:

• Service providers: companies that help us operate the App, such as cloud hosting, analytics, crash reporting, and customer support, who may only use your information to perform services for us.
• Aggregated or de-identified data: we may share or publish information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you, such as aggregated fishing activity trends.
• Legal reasons: when required by law, subpoena, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Shinkei, our users, or the public.
• Business transfers: if we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any change in ownership or use of your information.
• With your consent: when you direct us to share information or give us permission to do so.

5. Data Retention

We keep your information only as long as needed to provide the App and for the purposes described in this policy. Account information is kept while your account is active. Location data and saved spots are kept until you delete them or your account, after which we delete or de-identify them within a reasonable period, unless we are required to keep them by law.

6. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including encryption in transit and access controls. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. Please use a strong password and keep your device secure.

7. Your Choices and Rights

You can:

• Control location access through your device settings.
• Access and update your account information within the App.
• Delete your account and data from within the App or by contacting us at the address below.
• Opt out of notifications in the App or your device settings.
• Opt out of marketing emails using the unsubscribe link in any message.

Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights, such as the right to request a copy of your personal information, to correct or delete it, to object to or restrict certain processing, to withdraw consent, and to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. Residents of California, for example, have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), and residents of the European Economic Area and United Kingdom have rights under the GDPR. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details in Section 12. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

8. International Data Transfers

We may process and store your information in the United States and other countries where we or our service providers operate. These countries may have data protection laws different from those where you live. When we transfer personal information internationally, we take steps to ensure it remains protected as described in this policy.

9. Safety and Navigation Disclaimer

The App provides information for general guidance only. Fish location predictions and ocean data are estimates and are not guaranteed to be accurate. The App is not a substitute for official nautical charts, marine weather forecasts, or sound seamanship, and you should not rely on it as your sole means of navigation or safety. This disclaimer is not a limitation on any privacy rights described above.

10. Children's Privacy

The App is not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in certain jurisdictions), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date above and notify you through the App or by email where appropriate. Your continued use of the App after changes take effect means you accept the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:

Shinkei Systems

1301 E. El Segundo Blvd
Suite B, El Segundo, CA
90245

Email: info@shinkei.systems