Ocean App Privacy Policy

Ocean Tech built the Ocean app as a Free app. This SERVICE is provided by Ocean Tech at no cost and is intended for use as is. This page is used to inform visitors regarding our policies with the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information if anyone decides to use our Service.

If you choose to use our Service, then you agree to the collection and use of information in relation to this policy. The Personal Information that we collect is used for providing and improving the Service. We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.

The terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions, which are accessible within the Ocean application unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information Collection and Use

For a better experience while using our Service, we may require you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information, including but not limited to name, email, phone number, location, and device ID. The information that we request will be retained by us and used as described in this privacy policy. The app does use third-party services that may collect information used to identify you.

Link to the privacy policy of third-party service providers used by the app:

  • Google Play Services
  • Google Analytics for Firebase

2. Features

Non-Account Based Features: You can access certain features of our app without creating an account or providing personal information. These features include:

  • Browsing sellers within a two-kilometer radius
  • Viewing product details
  • Searching for items

Account-Based Features: To access certain features, you need to create an account and log in. These features include:

  • Placing orders
  • Viewing order history
  • Accessing your profile page

3. Data Collection and Usage

Location Data: We collect your location data to show you nearby sellers. This data is used solely for providing this service and is not shared with third parties.

Account Information: When you create an account, we collect personal information such as your name, email address, and password. This information is used to manage your account and provide you with account-specific features.

Order Information: When you place an order, we collect information about your purchase, including order details and payment information. This data is used to process your order and maintain your order history.

4. User Consent

By using our app, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. You have the option to access non-account-based features without providing personal information. For account-based features, registration and login are required.

5. User Control and Access

You have control over your personal information and can update or delete your account information by accessing the profile page within the app. You can also manage your location settings through your device settings.

6. Location Data Usage

Our app collects and uses location data to enhance your experience by providing relevant and localized information. Specifically, we use your location to identify and display nearby sellers within a two-kilometer radius of your current position. This allows you to find and connect with sellers who are in close proximity to you. Additionally, the app utilizes WebView to bind location data on request, ensuring that the sellers displayed are accurately based on your location.

We only collect location data when you actively use the app and consent to sharing your location. The location data is used solely for the purpose of fetching and displaying nearby sellers and is not shared with any third parties for marketing or other purposes. Your privacy and data security are of utmost importance to us, and we adhere to all relevant privacy laws and guidelines to protect your information.

7. Cookies

Cookies are files with a small amount of data that are commonly used as anonymous unique identifiers. These are sent to your browser from the websites that you visit and are stored on your device's internal memory.

This Service does not use these “cookies” explicitly. However, the app may use third-party code and libraries that use “cookies” to collect information and improve their services. You have the option to either accept or refuse these cookies and know when a cookie is being sent to your device. If you choose to refuse our cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of this Service.

8. Security

We value your trust in providing us your Personal Information, thus we are striving to use commercially acceptable means of protecting it. But remember that no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure and reliable, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

9. Children’s Privacy

These Services do not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13 years of age. In the case we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we immediately delete this from our servers. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we will be able to do the necessary actions.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, you are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

This policy is effective as of 2024-10-17.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at info@oceancloud.group