Oceanus Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 17, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how LiJordan ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use the Oceanus mobile application ("App").

By using Oceanus, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

When you create an account or log in via Google, we may collect:

  • Email address
  • Display name
  • Profile photo URL

1.2 Device Information

We automatically collect:

  • Device type and operating system version
  • App version
  • Anonymous usage analytics

1.3 Camera Data

When you use the marine species identification feature, we access your device's camera to capture images. These images are processed to identify species and provide information. We do not store these images on our servers after processing, unless you explicitly save identified species to your collection.

1.4 Species Detection Data

Information generated from the species detection feature:

  • Identified marine species names and IDs
  • Detection timestamps
  • First discovery flags
  • Image references (if saved to collection)

1.5 Garmin Integration Data

If you connect your Garmin account, we receive activity data from your Garmin devices to enhance your experience. This includes data from:

Diving Activities (Garmin Descent series):

  • Dive start time, duration, and end time
  • Maximum and average depth
  • Water temperature
  • Depth profile data (depth samples over time)
  • Gas mix information
  • Device information (model, serial number)
  • GPS coordinates of dive entry point

Fishing Activities:

  • Fishing session start time and duration
  • GPS location and route data
  • Weather conditions (if recorded)
  • Water temperature (if available)
  • Device information

This data is used solely to display your activity history within the app, link species discoveries to specific activities, and visualize species habitats on maps based on activity locations.

1.6 Cloud Sync Data

If you sign in with your Google account, the following data is synced to Firebase Firestore:

  • Your profile information
  • Your detection history
  • Your favorite species
  • Your discovered species collection
  • Your dive and fishing logs (if imported from Garmin)

2. How We Use Your Information

The information collected is used to:

  • Provide marine species identification using AI technology
  • Store and display your species collection and discoveries
  • Sync your dive logs and fishing logs from Garmin devices
  • Link species sightings to specific dives or fishing trips
  • Visualize species habitats on maps based on activity locations
  • Improve the accuracy of species identification
  • Sync your data across devices
  • Display relevant advertisements
  • Process in-app purchases and subscriptions
  • Communicate important updates

3. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Google Firebase: Authentication, Firestore database, Analytics, Crashlytics, and App Check
  • Google Gemini AI: Powers marine species identification and information retrieval
  • AdMob (Google Ads): Displays advertisements
  • Google UMP: Manages user consent for personalized advertising
  • Amplitude Analytics: App analytics and user behavior analysis
  • Google Play Billing: Processes in-app purchases and subscriptions
  • Garmin Connect API: Syncs dive logs and fishing activity data (with your explicit consent)

Important: We do not sell, trade, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. Data shared with third-party services is used solely to provide app functionality.

4. Data Security

We protect your data using:

  • Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Encryption of data at rest in Firebase Firestore
  • Firebase App Check to prevent unauthorized access
  • Secure OAuth 2.0 authentication for Garmin integration

However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You can request deletion of your data at any time.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and all associated data
  • Portability: Request your data in a portable format
  • Withdraw Consent: Disconnect Garmin integration at any time
  • Opt-out: Sign out to stop cloud synchronization

7. US State Privacy Rights

Residents of California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, and other US states with privacy legislation have additional rights:

  • Right to Know: Request information about collected personal data
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell your personal information
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate for exercising your rights
  • Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate information

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@lijordan.com. We respond within 45 days as required by law.

8. Children's Privacy

Oceanus is intended for users aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 18.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be reflected on this page with a new "Effective Date."

10. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy: