Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Privacy Policy

Marine Engine Logbook (MEL) & Digital Helm Services

Overview

Digital Helm builds tools for serious boat owners and operators. Your maintenance data belongs to you. This policy explains what data is collected, how it is used, and how it is protected.

Information We Collect

We collect only the data necessary to operate our products and services.

We do not sell personal data. We do not collect location data unless explicitly required for a feature and enabled by you.

How Data Is Stored

MEL primarily stores data locally on your device. If iCloud synchronization is enabled, data is stored securely within your personal Apple iCloud account.

Digital Helm does not access your private iCloud data. Apple manages authentication, encryption, and transport security.

How We Use Information

We do not use your maintenance logs for analytics profiling or advertising.

Third-Party Services

Our apps may rely on Apple services including:

These services operate under Apple’s privacy policies.

Data Retention

Your data remains on your device or in your personal iCloud account until you delete it. Removing the app does not automatically remove data stored in iCloud.

Your Rights

You control your data. You may:

Security

We rely on Apple’s secure storage and encryption systems. While no system is immune to risk, we design our software to minimize data exposure and avoid unnecessary collection.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as features evolve. Updates will be reflected with a revised effective date.

Contact

For privacy questions or support inquiries, contact:

[email protected]