Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for Crew Bar
Welcome to Crew Bar (“we,” “our,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how Crew Bar collects, uses, stores, and protects your information when you use the Crew Bar mobile application, website, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).
By using Crew Bar, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
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- About Crew Bar
Crew Bar is a maritime and cruise industry platform designed to connect crew members, maritime professionals, employers, businesses, and service providers through social networking, communication, recruitment, scheduling, and related maritime services.
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- Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Full name
- Username
- Email address
- Phone number
- Profile photo
- Date of birth
- Nationality
- Maritime certifications and qualifications
- Employment history
- Social media links
- Messages and communications
- Payment information (if applicable)
- Support inquiries
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2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you use Crew Bar, we may automatically collect:
- Device type and model
- Operating system
- IP address
- App version
- Browser type
- Device identifiers
- Usage activity
- Login timestamps
- Crash reports
- Location information (if enabled)
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2.3 Location Information
Crew Bar may request access to your location to:
- Show nearby maritime services or crew members
- Improve safety and operational features
- Personalize local content
- Enable check-ins or event features
You can disable location permissions at any time through your device settings.
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- How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide and operate the Services
- Create and manage user accounts
- Facilitate communication between users
- Improve app performance and security
- Personalize user experience
- Process transactions
- Send notifications and updates
- Detect fraud, abuse, or unauthorized activity
- Comply with legal obligations
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- Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with:
4.1 Service Providers
Third-party providers assisting with:
- Cloud hosting
- Analytics
- Payment processing
- Email delivery
- Push notifications
- Customer support
4.2 Employers and Recruiters
If you choose to apply for jobs or share professional information, relevant profile details may be visible to employers or recruiters.
4.3 Legal Compliance
We may disclose information if required by law, legal process, or governmental request.
4.4 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred.
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- Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to:
- Provide Services
- Fulfill legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce agreements
You may request account deletion subject to legal and operational retention requirements.
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- Data Security
We implement commercially reasonable safeguards to protect your information, including:
- Encryption
- Secure servers
- Access controls
- Authentication systems
- Monitoring and logging
However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
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- International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed and stored in countries outside your country of residence where data protection laws may differ.
By using Crew Bar, you consent to such transfers.
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- Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:
- Access your data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your data
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Export your data
- Withdraw consent
Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.
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- Children’s Privacy
Crew Bar is not intended for users under the age of 18.
We do not knowingly collect information from children.
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- Third-Party Services
Crew Bar may contain links or integrations with third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties.
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- Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use:
- Cookies
- Local storage
- Analytics tools
- Session identifiers
- Similar tracking technologies
These help improve functionality and user experience.
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- Push Notifications
Crew Bar may send notifications related to:
- Messages
- Job opportunities
- Maritime alerts
- App updates
- Social interactions
You may disable notifications in your device settings.
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- Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Updated versions will be posted with a revised effective date.
Continued use of the Services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
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- Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:
Crew Bar Support Email: privacy@crewbar.net
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- GDPR and International Compliance
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or other regions with data protection laws, Crew Bar processes personal data under applicable legal bases including:
- User consent
- Contract performance
- Legitimate interests
- Legal obligations
Users may file complaints with their local data protection authority.
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- California Privacy Rights
California residents may have additional rights under applicable California privacy laws, including rights to know, access, and delete personal information.
Crew Bar does not sell personal information.
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- Account Deletion
Users may request deletion of their account and associated data by:
- Using in-app deletion tools (if available)
- Contacting support at privacy@crewbar.net
Some information may be retained where legally required.