We collect only the data necessary to operate the service:

• Email address
• User authentication data
• Subscription status

Payment information is processed securely by Stripe or PayPal. FERN RuleFinder does not store full card or banking details.

Data is used to:

• Provide secure access to the platform
• Manage subscriptions
• Communicate essential service information

We do not sell or share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

User data is processed using:

• Supabase (database and authentication)
• Stripe / PayPal (payment processing)
• Resend or another transactional email provider, where applicable

Each provider operates under its own GDPR-compliant policies.

The platform uses essential cookies required for authentication and session management.

No advertising or behavioral tracking cookies are used unless expressly introduced and disclosed later.

User data is retained only for as long as an account remains active or as required by law, accounting obligations, or security needs.

Users may request access, correction, or deletion of personal data by contacting the platform administrator, subject to legal and operational retention obligations.

Independence and Non-Affiliation Disclaimer

This platform (“FERN RuleFinder”) is an independent, privately developed information service. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) or any of its subsidiary bodies.

References to IMO conventions, regulations, resolutions, circulars, or other instruments are made solely for informational and analytical purposes, based on publicly available materials.

FERN RuleFinder does not represent the IMO, does not issue official interpretations, and does not replace official IMO publications or legal advice. Users should always consult official IMO sources for authoritative texts.