Server Location & Securing Your Data

At BLADE Outboards, we take data security and privacy seriously. This article explains where our servers are located, how we protect your data, and what steps we take to ensure secure handling of your information.

1. Where Are BLADE Outboards’ Servers Located?

Our servers are hosted in high-security data centers with global redundancy to ensure reliability and compliance with data protection regulations.

✔️ Primary Server Location: United States East Coast
✔️ Backup & Redundancy: United States West Coast

We utilize cloud-based infrastructure with end-to-end encryption and industry-standard security measures to safeguard your information.

2. How We Secure Your Data

✔️ Encryption & Secure Access

• All data is encrypted at rest and in transit using AES-256 and TLS 1.2+ protocols.
• Sensitive data (e.g., authentication tokens) is never stored in plain text.

✔️ User Authentication & Account Security

• We enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA/2FA) for access to sensitive systems.
• Retailer & customer accounts require verified login credentials.

✔️ Compliance & Privacy Protection

• We comply with GDPR (Europe) and CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) regulations.
• Data is only processed and stored as necessary for account management, warranty validation, and product authentication.

3. How Your Data is Used

✔️ Warranty & Authentication Services

• Serial number verification, warranty lookup, and fraud prevention.
  ✔️ Retailer & Customer Accounts
• Order management, support tickets, and account access.
  ✔️ Firmware & System Updates
• Secure communication for software updates and diagnostics.
  ✔️ Theft Reporting & Security
• If an outboard is reported stolen, our system can block updates and flag suspicious activity.

? We NEVER sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. How to Request Data Removal or Access

If you wish to:
✅ Request a copy of your stored data
✅ Delete your account & personal data
✅ Update your security preferences

Contact our Data Privacy Team at privacy@bladeoutboards.com.

For more details, refer to our Privacy Policy on bladeoutboards.com.