Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 27, 2026
1. Introduction and AI Disclosure
This policy explains how SeafarerOnline.com collects and processes personal data. We provide AI-generated information resources specifically for seafarers. In accordance with the EU AI Act, we explicitly disclose that you are interacting with an artificial intelligence system.
2. Information We Collect
Direct Information:
Name, email, and vessel identification if you create an account.
AI Interaction Data:
We collect the queries you submit to our AI and the responses generated. Warning: Do not include sensitive vessel data, trade secrets, or personal medical information in AI queries.
Automated Data:
IP addresses, cookies, and location data to provide region-specific maritime regulations.
3. How We Use Your Data and AI Training
Service Delivery:
To provide real-time information on maritime safety, port regulations, and technical ship maintenance.
AI Improvement:
We may use anonymized or de-identified queries to improve our model's accuracy. You may opt-out of having your data used for AI training in your account settings or by not using this platform.
4. Automated Decision-Making (ADMT)
Our AI provides informational resources but does not make significant automated decisions (such as hiring or safety certifications) that have legal effects on you. Under 2026 regulations, you have the right to request a human review of any AI-generated response that significantly impacts your professional status.
5. Data Sharing and Location
We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:
Cloud/AI Providers:
(e.g., Azure OpenAI) who process your data strictly to generate AI responses; they are prohibited from using your data to train their own base models.
Maritime Authorities:
Only if required by law or international safety conventions.
6. Your 2026 Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you have the following rights:
Right to Access and Deletion:
Request a copy of your data or its complete removal.
Right to Opt-Out of AI Training:
Withdraw consent for your interactions to be used in model fine-tuning.
Right to Explainability:
Request information on the "logic" behind how our AI generates specific maritime advice.
7. Data Security
We implement industry-standard encryption. However, AI responses cannot be guaranteed 100% private. Users are advised to use the service in accordance with their vessel's Cyber Security Management Plan.
8. Contact Information
For any data requests, please contact our Data Protection Officer at: contact@seafareronline.com