Effective date: May 2025
- Introduction
Sargassum Monitoring Inc (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you use the SargApp application on Android and iOS. - Information We Collect
We collect the following personal data from you:- Your name and email address (to create and manage your account)
- Location data linked to your reports (collected only at the time of report submission, not continuously)
- Access to your device camera to take photos of sargasses; photos are not saved to your device gallery
- Advertising data via Google AdMob
- How We Use Your Information
Your information is used for the following purposes:- To create and manage your user account
- To display personalized and targeted advertisements
- Advertising and Cookies
We use Google AdMob to display advertisements within the app. AdMob may collect information about your device and app usage to serve personalized ads.
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we will request your consent to display personalized advertisements.
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
AdMob may use cookies or similar technologies to collect and store information.
- Sharing Your Information
Currently, we do not share your personal data with third parties. However, in the future, we may share certain data related to sargassum reports. The only user-related data that may be shared is the location linked to the specific report. - Data Security
All data transmitted to our servers is encrypted to ensure your privacy and security. - Your Rights
You have the right to request the deletion of your account and personal data. To do so, please contact us at:
https://sargassummonitoring.com/en/contact/ - Children’s Privacy
SargApp is intended for users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. - Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please Contact us at: https://sargassummonitoring.com/en/contact/