Privacy Policy

HelmPlanet — Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 02/08/26

1. Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how HelmPlanet (“Platform,” “we,” “us”) collects, uses, stores, and discloses information. By using the Platform, you consent to this Policy.

2. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide

Account details (name, email, username)

Vessel data, listings, maintenance records

Messages, posts, images, and other user-generated content

Communications with us

b. Automatically Collected Information

IP address, device type, browser

Usage data (pages visited, actions taken)

Cookies and similar technologies

c. Third-Party Sources

Authentication providers

Analytics or infrastructure services

3. How We Use Information

We use information to:

Operate and improve the Platform

Provide core features and user functionality

Communicate with users

Monitor security, abuse, and system integrity

Comply with legal obligations

4. User Responsibility & Content

You are solely responsible for:

What information you choose to post or share

Ensuring you have the right to share such information

The consequences of making information public or visible to others

HelmPlanet does not verify the accuracy or legality of user-provided data.

5. Sharing of Information

We may share information:

With service providers (hosting, analytics, email)

To comply with legal requests or enforce our Terms

To protect rights, safety, or platform integrity

We do not sell personal data.

6. Public & Visible Information

Content you post (profiles, listings, posts, comments) may be publicly visible depending on platform settings. You acknowledge that public content can be viewed, copied, or shared by others outside our control.

7. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary to operate the Platform, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. Deleted accounts may leave residual data in backups or logs for a limited time.

8. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect data. However:

No system is fully secure

We cannot guarantee absolute protection against unauthorized access

Use of the Platform is at your own risk.

9. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for functionality, analytics, and performance. You may control cookies through browser settings, though some features may not function properly.

10. Third-Party Links & Services

The Platform may link to third-party sites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

11. International Use

Data may be processed or stored in jurisdictions different from your own. By using the Platform, you consent to such transfers.

12. Children

HelmPlanet is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

13. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete personal data. Requests may be limited where legally permitted or technically infeasible.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

15. Contact

For privacy inquiries or requests:
Email: contact@helmplanet.com

HelmPlanet provides tools and infrastructure. Control, disclosure, and responsibility for data and content remain with the user.