Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy outlines how shotlinediving.com collects, uses, discloses, and protects the personal information of users who visit and interact with our diving-related blog site. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. By accessing and using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
- Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information:
We may collect personal information, such as your name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide when you subscribe to our newsletter, leave comments, or contact us through the contact form on our website.
1.2 Log Files:
Like many websites, we automatically gather certain information about your visit to our site. This information may include your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, operating system, date/time stamp, and clickstream data. We use this information to analyze trends, administer the site, track users’ movements, and gather demographic information for aggregate use.
1.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies:
We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience on our website. These technologies help us remember your preferences, customize content, and provide anonymous analytics about our site traffic. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may limit your ability to access certain features of our website.
- Use of Information
2.1 Providing Services:
We may use the personal information you provide to deliver the services you requested, such as sending newsletters or responding to your inquiries.
2.2 Improving User Experience:
We may use aggregated and anonymized information to analyze user behavior and trends, optimize our website’s performance, and improve user experience.
2.3 Communication:
We may use your contact information to send you administrative updates, newsletters, promotional materials, or other information related to our website. You can opt-out of receiving such communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in the communication.
- Disclosure of Information
3.1 Third-Party Service Providers:
We may engage trusted third-party service providers to perform various functions necessary to operate our website, such as hosting, analytics, and email communication. These providers will have access to your personal information only to the extent necessary to perform their functions and are obligated to maintain its confidentiality.
3.2 Legal Requirements:
We may disclose your personal information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or in response to a valid subpoena, court order, or governmental request.
3.3 Business Transfers:
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you via prominent notice on our website and seek your consent if required by applicable privacy laws.
- Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, please be aware that no data transmission over the internet or storage system can guarantee 100% security. We cannot ensure or warrant the absolute security of any information you transmit to us.
- External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of those sites before providing any personal information.
- Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child, we will take steps to delete it as soon as possible.
- Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
- Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at info@shotlinediving.com
Last updated: Jul 2023
