At www.searu.io, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by www.searu.io and how we use it.
If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us through email at support@searu.kinsta.cloud.

Effective 2.20.2026

Searu (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights when using the Searu mobile application and website (www.searu.io).

  1. Information We Collect

Information you provide (optional):

  • Name or username
  • Email address
  • Ocean condition reports
  • Photos or videos
  • Comments or descriptions

Location Data
If you submit a report or select a location, we may collect location information to associate conditions with a specific area.

Device & Usage Data
We may collect limited technical information such as:

  • Device type and OS
  • App version
  • Basic usage data and crash logs
  1. How We Use Information

We use information to:

  • Provide ocean visibility forecasts and condition reports
  • Improve forecast accuracy and system performance
  • Display community reports and images
  • Improve the app experience
  • Send service updates if email is provided
  • Support future features such as AI forecasting or personalization

We do NOT sell personal data.

  1. Public Content

User-submitted reports, photos, and condition data may be publicly visible in the app or website.

  1. Data Sharing

We may use trusted third-party services for:

  • Cloud hosting
  • Analytics
  • Weather/ocean data providers

These services are required to protect your information.

  1. Data Security

We use reasonable safeguards to protect data, but no system is completely secure.

  1. Your Rights

You may request deletion of your data by contacting:
support@searu.kinsta.cloud

  1. Children

Searu is not intended for children under 13.

  1. Future Updates

This policy may be updated as features evolve.

  1. Contact

support@searu.kinsta.cloud
www.searu.io