1. Information We Collect
- Account information: username, email address, password, and optional phone number. Passwords are used for authentication and are not displayed in the app.
- Support and feedback information: Contact YFP messages plus supporting context such as app version, build version, device model, current app screen, timestamp, installed map package status, and diagnostics needed to investigate an issue.
- Agreement and beta participation records: beta or pilot terms, safety notice, non-disclosure, restricted beta-access or competitive-use acceptance, timestamp, app version, and device or app identifier.
- Location and navigation data: GPS, NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000, heading, speed, depth, wind, alarm, vessel, and navigation data from configured local device or network sources. This data is used for navigation display, chart overlays, alarms, weather position, and local vessel status. Live vessel and navigation data is processed on device or on the local network by default and is not sent to YFP servers unless intentionally included in feedback, diagnostics, account activity, update checks, or submitted support workflows.
- Weather, tide, and current data: selected or GPS position may be used to request weather, marine forecast, tide, and current data from weather, NOAA, or related services. Requests may include latitude and longitude.
- Map package and firmware update data: the app may contact YFP servers to authenticate, list, download, and verify map packages, and to check or download firmware for manual ESP update relay. Requests may include account or session information, package identifiers, app version, device or app identifier, and network metadata.
- Device and technical information: app version, build number, device model, operating system version, generated app or device identifier, connection status, crash or error details, and diagnostic logs.
2. How We Use Information
We use information to provide chartplotter, navigation, weather, dashboard, map package, firmware update, and support features; authenticate accounts and maintain sessions; send Contact YFP messages and diagnostics; confirm beta or pilot agreement acceptance; download and verify map packages and firmware files; diagnose bugs, crashes, device compatibility, network issues, and installation problems; and improve Crows Nest reliability, safety, and usability.
3. Sharing Information
We do not sell personal information. We may share information only as needed with YFP-operated servers and systems, weather, marine, tide, current, NOAA-related, or similar services when requesting data for a selected location, service providers used to host, secure, monitor, or operate YFP systems, and legal or safety authorities if required by law or necessary to protect users, vessels, YFP, or others.
4. Local Network Data
Crows Nest works with local marine electronics and ESP/GPS devices on the user's network. Local IP addresses, GPS/NMEA streams, and ESP dashboard pages may be used for real-time navigation and device status. Local network data is primarily used in-app or on the local network and is not automatically published publicly.
5. Security
We use reasonable safeguards, including authenticated server sessions, HTTPS for public YFP server communication where available, checksum verification for downloaded artifacts, and local app-private storage for installed package files and cached data. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
6. Data Retention
We keep information as long as reasonably needed for account operation, support, beta or pilot records, legal compliance, security, and product improvement. Local app data remains until deleted, uninstalled, cleared, or removed in-app where available. Support messages and agreement records may be retained for support, compliance, safety, and beta administration.
7. Account Deletion and Data Deletion
Users can request account deletion or data deletion by contacting privacy@yachtsmanfleetproducts.com. We will delete or de-identify information as required by law except where retention is necessary for legal, security, fraud-prevention, safety, or compliance reasons. Uninstalling the app removes local app data but does not automatically delete server-side account, support, or agreement records.
8. Children
Crows Nest is not intended for children. It is intended for marine navigation, vessel monitoring, field testing, and related operational use by adults or authorized users.
9. Navigation and Safety Notice
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy as the app, services, or legal requirements change. The updated policy will be posted at the published privacy URL and may also be made available in the app.
11. Contact
Privacy contact: privacy@yachtsmanfleetproducts.com
Developer: Leslie Eager
Company: YACHTSMANFLEETPRODUCTS LLC