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Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

Introduction

Full Stack (Pty) Ltd ("we", "our", or "us") operates the CanWeSail weather forecasting platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you register for an account, we collect:

  • Email address
  • Name (optional)
  • Password (stored securely using bcrypt hashing)
  • Timezone preference
  • Unit preferences (metric/imperial)

Location Data

We store geographic coordinates for sailing locations you create. This data is used solely to fetch weather forecasts for your specified areas.

Usage Data

We automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and features used
  • Date and time of access

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain our weather forecasting service
  • Send weather alerts based on your configured preferences
  • Improve and optimize our platform
  • Respond to your inquiries and support requests
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share data with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform (e.g., email delivery, hosting).
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Secure password hashing using bcrypt
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Access controls and authentication

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. Forecast data is automatically purged after 30 days. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address below.

Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session and remember your preferences. These are essential for the operation of our service. We do not use tracking cookies for advertising purposes.

Third-Party Services

Our service may integrate with third-party authentication providers (Microsoft, Google) if you choose to sign in using these services. Please review their respective privacy policies for information on how they handle your data.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: