Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 1, 2026
1. Who We Are
ScubaProsConnect is operated by ScubaEnterprises Ltd.
Address: [To be provided]
Email: privacy@scubaprosconnect.com
Data Protection Officer: [To be appointed / provided]
2. What Data We Collect
We collect the following categories of personal data:
- Account data: Name, email address, password (hashed), account type
- Profile data: Certifications, qualifications, skills, languages, location, photos, CV, social media links
- Dive center data: Business name, address, facilities, services, staff information
- Usage data: Pages visited, features used, device information, IP address
- Communication data: Messages sent through the platform, job applications
- Payment data: Processed by our payment provider; we do not store full payment details
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- Providing and operating the ScubaProsConnect platform
- Matching dive professionals with dive centers
- Facilitating job applications and communication between users
- Sending transactional emails (verification, password reset, match notifications)
- Improving our services through analytics
- Ensuring platform security and preventing fraud
- Complying with legal obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on:
- Contract performance: To provide our services to you as agreed
- Legitimate interest: To improve our platform, prevent fraud, and ensure security
- Consent: For marketing communications and optional profile features
- Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
5. Data Sharing
We may share your data with:
- Other users: Your public profile information is visible to other platform users as part of the matching and job application process
- Service providers: Hosting (Vercel), database (Neon), email (Resend), analytics (Vercel Analytics)
- Legal authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
6. International Data Transfers
Our services are hosted in the United States. If you access ScubaProsConnect from the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or other regions with data protection laws, your data will be transferred to and processed in the US. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal, accounting, or reporting purposes.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Restriction: Restrict the processing of your data
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent
To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@scubaprosconnect.com.
9. Cookies
We use essential cookies to operate our platform (e.g., session management, authentication). For details, see our Cookie Policy.
10. Children's Privacy
ScubaProsConnect is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will delete it.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:
privacy@scubaprosconnect.com
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. [Relevant authority to be specified based on jurisdiction.]