This Privacy Policy was developed by Marine Solutions SDGroup (hereinafter referred to as “WE” ), who are the owner of applications “Marine Survey”, as well as the website www.msdmarine.com (hereinafter referred to as “Mobile Application” and Website ) which store some personal user data (as well as those data that are processed automatically) in the understanding of the Law of Ukraine “On the Protection of Personal Data” dated June 1, 2010 No. 2297-VI (hereinafter referred to as the Law) and is regulated by this Law. You agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy by registering with the App “Marine Survey”, installation and use “Mobile Application” and Website. If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, you may not use the Mobile application or Website. We may amend or otherwise change this Privacy Statement from time to time without prior notice. You hereby agree to make changes to the Privacy Statement without receiving any special confirmation from you. We recommend checking this page regularly to stay up to date with the latest changes.

What personal data do WE process?

Personal data you provide to us:

We process personal data that you provide to us: Google Account and e-mail (which you use fo register in Mobile Application. We process your data when you register via Google Account or e-mail. To register, you can use your Google Account, and also create a account using your email. When creating an account, you indicate your email, username and password. After registering, you can optionally fill out your profile, such as - Full name, Job title, Company name, date of birth. This data is not stored on our servers. We also process your data in cases where you need to contact our customer service or contact us through other channels (for example, through social networks or our e - mail). There are other cases where you provide us with data. You can create an account which allows you to save your personal settings and view your orders in the app 'Marine Survey' You may participate in promotions or sweepstakes; in which case you will also provide us with your personal information. In addition, you can send us feedback about the Website and Mobile application, share your opinion or seek assistance in using the website or Mobile Application.

Personal data processed automatically.

Might automatically process certain data, including your IP address, the date and time when you used our services, information about hardware and software, as well as the Internet browser you use, as well as information about the operating system of your computer or mobile device, such as application versions and language settings. Might as well gather information about clicks on the pages we show you. If you use a mobile device, we may receive information that identifies that device, its settings and characteristics, program failures, other system operations, and your advertising identifiers. Our Mobile application can access various services and data of the mobile device: “To the internal memory of the phone”, “In external storage devices (memory cards). In any case, such access is not provided without your consent.

Information obtained from other sources.

This information may include user feedback such as ratings or compliments, information from users or others who provide information in connection with claims or disputes, information from insurance providers, financial service providers from publicly available sources. We may combine information collected from these sources with other information in our possession.

Why do we process your personal data?

We process your Personal Data for various purposes. Your personal data may be used, in particular, as follows:

• Purchasing content in the Mobile application: We use your personal data to purchase content using the Mobile application “Marine Survey”, upon preliminary registration in it using your Google Account or email in order to provide this content and further use it on your other devices using your Account.

• Registering in Mobile Application.

• Customer Service: We provide 24/7 customer support. With your personal information, the support team can help you with your purchases and answer related questions, as well as any other questions.

• Mobile Application Account: Users can create an account in the Mobile Application. We use the information you provide to us to manage your account.

• Marketing: We also use your personal data (email address) to send information, newsletters, advertising and promotional materials. If you participate in promotions, the relevant information will be used to administer those promotions. We also post information, newsletters, advertising and promotional materials on the Mobile Application and Website.

• Communication with you: We may contact you with other questions via email, depending on the type of contact information you have shared with us. We also make every effort to develop all requests that you send to us.

• Using mobile device services: Mobile application can access various services and data on the mobile device: the memory of external storage devices (memory cards), as well as the internal memory of the device for storing files that are necessary for the operation of some calculators. Access to mobile device services is only possible if you provide your separate consent.

• Section “Recording to a memory card” and “Internal memory”: we can write to the phone’s memory card, as well as to the internal memory, some technical temporary data (cache) related to your purchases. We do not share this data with third parties or use it in any way other than to ensure the smooth functioning of the Mobile Services

• Legal purposes: In some cases, we may use your personal data to process and transfer it to the competent authorities in accordance with the current legislation of Ukraine.

How do we share your personal data with third parties?

Competent authorities: we transfer personal data to law enforcement, tax, fiscal and other competent authorities to the extent required by the current legislation of Ukraine or if it is necessary to prevent, detect or suppress criminal acts and fraud. In addition, personal data may be disclosed to competent authorities to protect our rights or property, as well as the rights and property of users.

Why do we obtain your consent and how can it be withdrawn?

By accepting the terms of this Privacy Statement when registering or making purchases in the Mobile Application, you consent to the collection, use and processing of your personal data by us and confirm that, by giving such consent, you are acting of your own free will and in your own interests. Consent to the processing of personal data is provided by you to carry out any actions on personal data that are necessary to achieve the above goals, including, but not limited to: collection, systematization, accumulation, storage, adaptation, clarification (updating, changing), use, distribution (including through sale or transfer), cross-border transfer, depersonalization, blocking, destruction, as well as carrying out any other actions with personal data in accordance with the current legislation of Ukraine. When processing personal data, we are not limited in the methods of processing it. Processing of personal data is carried out using automation tools. The above consent is a written notification to the subject of personal data that he is included in the user base of the Mobile Application 'Marine Survey' on the day of registration. The following types of personal data can be processed only on the basis of your separate consent: recording on a memory card and in the internal storage of the device. You may revoke this consent at any time. If you withdraw your consent, you will not be able to use any services or features that require the processing of personal data that we have collected or used under a separate agreement. You may withdraw your consent to the processing of any personal data by sending a corresponding message to the email address: support@mybridgehelper.com. Please indicate 'Withdrawal of Consent' in the subject line of your message to speed up our response. In this case, withdrawal of consent to the processing of personal data is possible only in relation to future processing of personal data. Decisions and processes that were carried out during the processing of personal data cannot be annulled. We have the right not to delete personal data if we receive from you a message about the withdrawal of consent to the processing of personal data or a request to delete personal data if this personal data is necessary to achieve legal, marketing purposes, accounting purposes and fraud prevention and / or if this personal data We need the data to fulfill our obligations under the legislation of Ukraine.

Since some personal data is necessary to provide the service 'Marine Survey', your account will be deleted after you withdraw your consent to the processing of this personal data. In case of withdrawal of consent to the processing of other personal data, your account remains active. We will always try to identify the request to ensure it comes from the account owner. If we are unable to successfully identify the request, we will not be able to implement the withdrawal of consent. You can also contact customer service by email: support@marinesurv.com asking you to delete your account. After processing your request and identification, we will delete your account.

How can you control the personal data you provide to us?

You always have the right to review the personal data we hold about you. You may submit a request regarding personal information by sending us an email at the following address: support@marinesurv.com. Please indicate 'Request for personal data' in the subject line of the email to speed up the process. You may also contact us if you believe that we have incorrect information about you, that we are no longer authorized to use your personal data, or if you have other questions about the use of your personal data or regarding this Privacy Statement.

Periods for storing personal data:

Your personal data is stored for as long as you have an active account. If your account is deleted, personal data will also be deleted from the database, unless this data is necessary for legal, marketing and fraud prevention purposes. Personal data required for the above purposes will be stored for a period of 7 years or for a longer period established for the storage of such information/data if required by applicable law. After the end of the above period, we will anonymize your personal data so that it can no longer be associated with you personally. In this case, we will be able to use this information to target advertising and/or information materials, statistical, or other purposes without further informing you, since such information will no longer be personal data.

Deleting the Mobile application on your device does not lead to the deletion of your personal data.

How do we protect your personal data?

We know that security is important to our users, and we care about the security of your information. We maintain technical, physical and administrative security measures to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure or modification. Some of the measures we use include firewall security, data encryption, physical access controls to our data centers and information access controls. Only authorized personnel have the right to access personal data during their work. We also need your help to ensure that your personal information is accurate and that your password and account registration information is secure and not shared with third parties. When you carry out purchases through the Mobile application 'Marine Survey', you pay with a bank card, you are automatically redirected to the website of the relevant financial service provider and enter your personal data and bank card details directly on the website of this financial service provider. The Site or Mobile Application does not collect any data about your bank cards.

How do we treat children's personal data?

We strongly believe in protecting children's privacy. According to this view, we do not knowingly collect or store personal information from persons under 18 years of age, and the Website and Mobile Application are not intended for use by persons under 18 years of age. If you are under 18 years of age, please do not use or access the Website or Mobile Application at any time or in any manner.

Files cookie:

We may use cookies, web beacons, tags, scripts, local shared objects such as HTML5, and advertising identifiers (including mobile identifiers such as Apple's IDFA or Google's Advertising ID) and similar technologies (“Cookies”) in connection with using Website or Mobile applications for certain purposes: Your authentication, remembering your settings and other purposes specified below. A cookie is a small piece of data that is sent to the browser on your computer or mobile device. Cookies belonging to the Website or Mobile Application are essential. Cookies that we allow other organizations to send through our websites are called 'optional cookies'. Additionally, a distinction is made between session cookies and persistent cookies. Session cookies last until you close your browser or Mobile Application. In the permanent file ah Cookies have a longer lifespan: they are not automatically deleted when you close your browser. 'Software Development Kits' (SDKs) function like pixels and cookies, but operate in a mobile application environment where pixels and cookies may not always function. The host program developer may install code snippets (SDKs) from partners in the application and thereby allow the partner to collect certain information about the user's interaction with the program and information about the user's devices and network information. Cookies are used for different purposes. They help to recognize you as the same user on different pages of the Site or when using the Mobile application.

Website and Mobile Application use cookies for various purposes:

• Technical cookies: We want our users to experience modern, user-friendly sites and applications that automatically adapt to their needs. We use technical cookies to ensure that the Website displays correctly and functions without errors, and to enable you to create, log in to and manage your orders. Technical cookies are necessary to ensure error-free operation of the Website and Mobile Application.

• Functional cookies: they are necessary to remember your preferences and help you use the Website and Mobile application.

• Analytical cookies: they are necessary in order to find out how visitors use the Site or Mobile Application. We can understand how well various functions work, optimize the performance of the Website and Mobile applications, analyze advertising and communications. Analytical cookies help us make sure that the Site and our extensive applications are interesting and useful for users.

This also means that we may use data about how you interact with the Website, such as the number of times you click on a page, mouse and scroll movements, search words and other text you enter in various fields. Website users using your operating system, you can choose whether you allow cookies to be used or whether you want to share your advertising ID with us or our advertising service providers. If you do not want your personal data to be collected through the use of cookies on a website, you can disable cookies by adjusting your internet browser settings to turn off, block or disable cookies, deleting your browsing history and clearing your internet cache. browser. You can also limit the sharing of some of this data through your mobile device settings.

Personal data transmitted by the seafarer to the Crewing Company.

1. Introduction. This Privacy Policy describes how we process and protect the personal data of users who use the Crewing Companies Tab to submit an Application Form to crewing companies.

2. Collection and use of personal data. Our Crewing Companies tab does not collect or store personal information about seafarers. All data entered by the user in the application form, including personal data, passport data, certificates and personal photo, are sent directly to the email of the selected crewing company.

3. Responsibility for data processing. We are an intermediary providing a platform for data transfer between the seafarer and the crewing company. Because we do not store personal data, we are not responsible for its protection or processing once submitted.

4. Data transfer. When using our application to submit Application Form, all data is transmitted directly to the email of the crewing company specified by the user. We do not store copies of this data on our servers or in any other form.

5. Data security. We take all necessary measures to ensure the security of data transmission from the user to the crewing company. However, the security of data after transmission is the responsibility of the crewing company receiving the data.

6. By user intention and agreement we can transfer some user data to allow user crew applications to all Companies in Crewing Company Section

7. In Step 4 Application Form when you apply mark 'Agree to send this form' and push 'Send' you are agreeing and understand that WE are not collect or store personal information about seafarers. All data entered by the user in the application form, including personal data, passport data, certificates and personal photo etc. are sent directly to the email of the selected crewing company.

8. When you send your (previously completed, ready file on your phone) Application Form to a company, you agree that you are submitting your personal data to this company and grant your permission for them to store this data.

My Documents

The 'My Documents' section in the Marine Survey app allows users to store and manage their personal documents, including photos, files, and other materials, directly on their device. Below are the key points regarding how this feature operates:

• Local Storage on Device. All documents uploaded or saved in the 'My Documents' section are stored locally on the user's device. Marine Survey does not collect, store, or access any files or documents that the user manages through this section.

• No Data Transmission. The documents stored in 'My Documents' are not transmitted to any external servers or third-party platforms. Marine Survey does not have the ability to share, upload, or transfer any of the user’s stored documents or data to other entities.

• User Control. The user has full control over the documents stored in 'My Documents'. This means users can upload, delete, or manage their files as needed. The app does not automatically sync or back up the content to any external systems or cloud services.

• Privacy and Security. Since the documents remain on the user’s device, Marine Survey does not have access to any personal information or content stored in 'My Documents'. Users are responsible for ensuring the privacy and security of the files they choose to store in this section.

• No Data Collection. Marine Survey does not collect or process any data related to the content stored in 'My Documents'. The app does not track or record any information about the documents, photos, or files that the user stores locally.

Partners

The 'Partners' section in the Marine Survey app is designed to facilitate access to third-party maritime-related services, such as video courses and other educational resources. In this section, users can explore courses offered by our partners, BeMPC and Estumar. Below is a detailed breakdown of how this section operates and our privacy practices:

• Access to Third-Party Content. The 'Partners' section provides users with links to external platforms (e.g., BeMPC and Estumar), where they can browse and purchase video courses relevant to their maritime profession. These courses are hosted and sold directly by the respective third parties. Marine Survey acts solely as a mediator, offering access to these platforms through our app.

• No Data Collection or Storage. Partners section in Marine Survey app does not collect, store, or process any personal data related to users' course exploration, purchase activities, or interactions with the third-party platforms. We do not have access to any personal information such as usernames, passwords, financial data, or other details involved in transactions carried out on these external websites.

• Transaction Responsibility. All transactions, including the selection, purchase, and management of video courses, are conducted directly on the third-party platforms (BeMPC and Estumar). Partners section in marine Survey app does not participate in the financial processes or maintain any records of user purchases. Users are advised to carefully review the privacy policies and terms of service of the respective platforms before making any transactions.

• More Information Button. Each video course listed within the ;'Partners' section includes a 'More Information' button. By clicking this button, users are redirected to the respective partner's website for more detailed information and the option to purchase the course. Marine Survey is not responsible for the content, pricing, or terms presented on third-party websites.

• Third-Party Privacy Policies. When navigating to BeMPC, Estumar, or any other third-party platform via Marine Survey 'Partners' Section, users are subject to the privacy policies and data protection practices of those external platforms. We recommend that users review these policies to understand how their personal data may be used and protected when interacting with third-party services.

• No Purchase Records. Marine Survey does not keep records of courses viewed or purchased through third-party websites. All purchase history, course access, and related information are managed by the third-party service providers. Users must refer directly to the respective platforms for any information related to their purchases or access to the content.

Google Drive Backup

The Marine Survey application includes an optional feature that allows users to create backups of specific calculator data, including but not limited to the Draft Survey, Ballast Calculator, and Oil Calculator. This functionality is provided solely for the convenience of the user and is entirely optional.

Backups are performed only upon the user’s explicit action and are stored exclusively on the user's personal Google Drive account, using Google’s secure API services. At no point does Marine Survey, its developers, or any affiliated parties access, store, transmit, or otherwise process the content of these backups on external servers or within our own infrastructure.

We emphasize the following:

• User Control: The initiation and management of backups are entirely under the user’s control. No automatic or background data transfers to Google Drive occur without the user's prior authorization.
• Data Privacy: The content of the backups remains fully private and accessible only to the user. Marine Survey does not collect, index, or analyze any information contained within user backups.
• Security Compliance: The backup process is conducted using Google Drive’s secure integration, in accordance with Google’s data protection and API usage policies.

By using the Google Drive backup feature, users acknowledge and agree that Marine Survey acts solely as a technical facilitator and assumes no responsibility for the content, security, or availability of files stored on third-party platforms such as Google Drive.

Use of the Passage Weather Tab

The Passage Weather tab in the Marine Survey app provides users with access to information on weather conditions and cyclone movements at sea, based on data from a third-party resource — the Passage Weather website. By tapping on the Passage Weather tab, users are redirected to an external website that is not part of Marine Survey and operates independently. Marine Survey is not responsible for the privacy policy, terms of use, or data collection practices of the Passage Weather website. We recommend reviewing the Passage Weather privacy policy for information on how your data is managed and protected on that platform. The integration with Passage Weather is solely for user convenience, and Marine Survey does not collect or transfer any data related to interactions on this external web resource.

How to contact us?

Questions, comments and requests regarding the Privacy Statement are welcomed and directed to our customer service team support@marinesurv.com. If you believe that we have violated this Privacy Statement, please contact us and let us know what exactly was violated by this Privacy Statement. We will promptly investigate your complaint.