1. Acceptance of Terms By creating an account on SplashBud you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, you must not use the platform.
2. Nature of the Service SplashBud is a community platform that allows divers to discover dive spots, share information, and connect with potential dive partners. SplashBud acts solely as an intermediary and is not a party to any arrangement made between users.
3. Safety Disclaimer — Important Scuba diving and other water activities are inherently dangerous and can result in serious injury or death. SplashBud accepts no responsibility for any accidents, injuries, fatalities, or losses arising from diving activities arranged or discovered through the platform. You dive entirely at your own risk.
4. User-Generated Content Dive spot information is submitted by users and has not been verified by SplashBud. This information may be inaccurate, outdated, or misleading. Always verify conditions independently and consult local dive operators before diving.
5. User Responsibilities You must: (a) be at least 18 years old; (b) hold a valid dive certification appropriate to the dives you undertake; (c) only submit accurate information; (d) not use the platform for any unlawful purpose; (e) treat other users with respect.
6. Limitation of Liability To the fullest extent permitted by law, SplashBud shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the platform or from diving activities connected to it.
7. Governing Law These Terms shall be governed by the laws of Sweden. Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the Swedish courts.
8. Contact For questions: legal@splashbud.com
Privacy Policy
SplashBud — Last updated: January 2025
1. Who We Are SplashBud operates the website at splashbud.com. We are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Swedish data protection law.
2. Data We Collect When you register, we collect: your name, email address, city, country, dive certification level, and number of logged dives. We also store dive spots you submit, dive announcements you post, and buddy requests you make.
3. How We Use Your Data We use your data to operate the SplashBud service, display your profile to other users for finding dive partners, and improve the platform. We do not sell your personal data to third parties and do not use it for advertising purposes.
4. Data Sharing Your profile (name, city, certification, dive preferences) is visible to other registered users. Your email address is never displayed publicly. We use Supabase and Netlify for hosting — these providers are contractually bound to protect your data.
5. Your Rights (GDPR) You have the right to: access your personal data; correct inaccurate data; request deletion; object to processing; request data portability. Contact us at privacy@splashbud.com. You may also lodge a complaint with the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY) at imy.se.
6. Data Retention We retain your data for as long as your account is active. Request deletion at any time by contacting privacy@splashbud.com.
7. Cookies SplashBud uses only functional cookies necessary for the service. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.
8. Contact Data controller: SplashBud, Sweden. Email: privacy@splashbud.com