Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to BoatGrid ("we," "our," or "us"). We operate a marine repair marketplace connecting boat owners with certified marine technicians. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our website and services at boatly.info.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, and role (boat owner or technician) when you register.
• Job Requests (Leads): Boat type, engine type, service description, location, and urgency level when you post a repair request.
• Technician Information: Business name, location, specialties, certifications, years of experience, and hourly rate when applying as a technician.
• Payment Information: Payment details are processed securely through Stripe. We do not store full card numbers on our servers.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, actions taken, and device/browser information collected automatically.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To match boat owners with qualified marine technicians.
• To notify technicians of new job leads in their area.
• To process payments for lead purchases.
• To verify technician applications and manage accounts.
• To send transactional emails related to your account or job requests.
• To improve our platform and user experience.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• With Technicians: When a technician purchases a lead, they receive your contact information to follow up on your repair request.
• Service Providers: We use trusted third-party providers including Stripe (payments) and Resend (email delivery). These providers only process data as necessary to deliver their services.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our users.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at the email below.

6. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to maintain your session, remember preferences, and analyze site usage via Google Analytics. You can control cookie settings through your browser, though some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

7. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encrypted connections (HTTPS) and secure payment processing through Stripe. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your personal data.
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time.

9. Children's Privacy

BoatGrid is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at: