Go Fish ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform that connects Maine's fishing community, including captains seeking crew members and crew seeking work opportunities.
By accessing or using our service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Personal Information
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, and profile information
- Authentication Data: Login credentials and authentication tokens from third-party providers (Google OAuth)
- Profile Information: Experience level, skills, availability, location, bio, and other professional details
- Communication Data: Messages, inquiries, and correspondence through our platform
- Employment Information: Work history, references, and job application details
Usage Information
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, clicks, searches, and navigation patterns
- Location Data: General geographic location (city/state level) for job matching purposes
- Cookies and Tracking: Session data, preferences, and analytics information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our platform services
- Matching Services: To connect captains with crew and facilitate job opportunities
- Communication: To send notifications, updates, and respond to inquiries
- Authentication: To verify user identity and maintain account security
- Analytics: To understand usage patterns and improve user experience
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Safety and Security: To prevent fraud, abuse, and maintain platform integrity
Contact Information Sharing
Your explicit consent is required before we share your contact information (name, email, phone) with other users. This sharing occurs specifically for job matching purposes and only when:
- You have agreed to contact information sharing in your profile settings
- A job application is accepted by a captain
- You accept a direct job offer from a captain
- You initiate contact with another user through the platform
You can modify your contact information sharing preferences at any time in your profile settings. Disabling contact sharing may limit your ability to receive direct job offers and communicate with potential employers or crew members.
Other Information Sharing
- Profile Visibility: Non-contact profile information is visible to other users for matching purposes
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our platform
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, legal process, or government request
- Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales
- Safety and Security: To protect rights, property, or safety of users or others
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect information:
- Google OAuth: For authentication services
- Analytics Providers: For usage analytics and performance monitoring
- Cloud Storage: For data storage and backup services
- Communication Services: For email and notification delivery
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Secure authentication protocols
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls and user permission management
- Incident response procedures
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to your personal information
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format
- Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications
- Account Deactivation: Deactivate or delete your account
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Maintain user sessions and authentication
- Remember user preferences and settings
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Provide personalized content and experiences
- Improve platform functionality and performance
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, though this may affect platform functionality.
Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information immediately.
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information in compliance with applicable laws.
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: leftyjds@gmail.com
For data protection inquiries or to exercise your rights, please include "Privacy Request" in your email subject line.
If you are from the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for processing your personal information includes:
- Consent: Where you have given consent for specific purposes
- Contract: Where processing is necessary for contract performance
- Legal Obligation: Where processing is required by law
- Legitimate Interest: Where processing is in our legitimate business interests
You have the right to withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent as the legal basis for processing.