Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

United Cajun Navy ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile applications. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of our applications.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, phone number, email address, and physical address, provided when you submit a rescue or assistance request.
• Location Information: General location data (city, state, ZIP code) that you voluntarily provide as part of a rescue request.
• Device Information: Basic device identifiers and operating system type for app functionality and crash reporting.
• Usage Data: Anonymous usage patterns to help us improve the app experience.
• Photos: Images you voluntarily upload when submitting a rescue or assistance request.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and coordinate rescue and disaster assistance requests
• Contact you regarding the status of your request
• Dispatch volunteers to your location
• Improve our applications and services
• Communicate important safety and organizational updates
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Sharing of Your Information

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

• Volunteers and Coordinators: Your rescue request information is shared with authorized United Cajun Navy volunteers and site coordinators responding to your request.
• Emergency Services: In life-threatening situations, we may share information with emergency services (911, local authorities, or FEMA).
• Service Providers: Trusted third-party platforms that help us operate our services (e.g., data storage, communications), who are bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our organization or others.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. Rescue request records may be retained for operational and historical reporting purposes. You may request deletion of your data by contacting us directly.

6. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children's Privacy

Our applications are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of non-essential communications

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

9. Third-Party Services

Our applications may integrate with third-party services (such as mapping or communication tools) that have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our applications after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: