Ocean Hoptimism

Ocean Hoptimism respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.oceanhoptimism.org.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, or other identifiers you provide when signing up, contacting us, or using our services.

• Non-Personal Information: Browser type, IP address, device information, cookies, and usage data automatically collected when you interact with our site.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services.

• Respond to inquiries or customer service requests.
• Send updates, newsletters, or promotional materials (if you’ve opted in).
• Monitor and analyze site usage and trends to improve user experience.
• Comply with legal obligations.

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3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We do not use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand user behavior. You can still disable cookies in your browser settings.

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4. How We Share Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only in the following cases:

• To comply with legal requirements, court orders, or government requests.

• To protect our rights, safety, or property, and that of our users.

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5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, such as:

• The right to access, update, or delete your information.

• The right to opt out of receiving marketing communications.
• The right to restrict or object to certain data processing.

To exercise these rights, please contact us. 

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7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

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8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected personal information from a child, we will delete it promptly.

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9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

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10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please use the contact us form.