This Privacy Policy explains how Ocean Economist ("Ocean Economist," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects personal data when you visit or use oceaneconomist.com (the "Site") and related services (the "Services"). It also describes your rights and choices.
By using the Site or the Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
1) Who we are and how to contact us
Controller: Ocean Economist (website: oceaneconomist.com)
Email for privacy requests and questions: info@oceaneconomist.com
2) Scope
This Policy covers personal data we collect through:
- The Site and any pages hosted under oceaneconomist.com
- Forms, newsletter sign-ups, contact submissions, and editorial inquiries
- Content subscriptions, downloads, and user engagement analytics
This Policy does not cover third-party websites or services that link to or from our Site.
3) What data we collect
3.1 Data you provide
We may collect personal data you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name, email address, and contact details
- Newsletter subscriptions and communication preferences
- Messages submitted through contact forms
- Requests for partnerships, interviews, sponsorships, or advertising
- Information you submit through editorial submissions, surveys, or registration forms
We do not collect payment card data unless explicitly stated through a third-party payment provider.
3.2 Data collected automatically
When you access the Site, we may automatically collect:
- IP address, device identifiers, browser type, operating system, language, and time zone
- Pages viewed, clicks, scroll activity, referrers, session duration, and similar usage data
- Approximate location inferred from IP address
3.3 Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies, pixels, and local storage for site functionality, analytics, personalization, and remembering user settings.
Tools in use may include: Google Analytics, Hotjar, Plausible, Microsoft Clarity, or similar analytics tools.
You can control cookies in your browser settings. Some features may not work without certain cookies. Where required by law, we will seek consent before setting non-essential cookies.
3.4 Data from service providers
We may receive limited information from service providers that support the Site, including analytics providers, email tools, hosting partners, and security systems.
3.5 Sensitive data
We do not seek to collect sensitive personal data. Do not submit such data through the Site.
4) Why we use your data
4.1 Service delivery and site operations
We use personal data to provide access to the Site, respond to inquiries, deliver newsletters, and maintain site performance.
4.2 Personalization and product improvement
We may use personal data to remember preferences, understand engagement, improve UX, and develop new features.
4.3 Communications
We may send newsletters if you subscribe, respond to requests, and send service-related communications. You can unsubscribe at any time.
4.4 Safety, security, and legal
We may use personal data to detect fraud, monitor security, comply with legal obligations, and enforce our Terms of Use.
5) How we share data
No sale of personal data. We do not sell or rent personal data.
We may share data with trusted service providers (hosting, analytics, email, security) that process data under contract. We may also share data when required by law.
6) International data transfers
Your data may be stored or processed in countries with different data protection laws. We rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses where required.
7) Data retention
We keep personal data as long as needed for the purposes described. You can request deletion at any time by emailing info@oceaneconomist.com.
8) Security
We apply access controls, monitoring, and safeguards to protect personal data. No method is fully secure. Do not share confidential information through free-text fields.
9) Your rights
EEA/UK/Swiss users (GDPR)
You may access, correct, delete, restrict, port your data, or withdraw consent. Email info@oceaneconomist.com.
California residents (CCPA/CPRA)
You may know, delete, correct, and opt out of sale/sharing. We do not sell or share personal information. Email info@oceaneconomist.com.
India and other regions
We honor requests per local laws. Contact info@oceaneconomist.com.
10) Your choices
Unsubscribe via email links or by emailing info@oceaneconomist.com. Use browser settings to manage cookies. Request data access, correction, or deletion via email.
11) Children's privacy
Our Services are not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. Contact info@oceaneconomist.com if you believe a child provided data.
12) Third-party links
The Site may include links to third-party websites. Their privacy policies govern those services.
13) Changes to this Policy
We may update this Policy. Material changes will be clearly noticed.
14) How to contact us
Email: info@oceaneconomist.com
15) Summary of categories collected (California format)
Identifiers:
Name, email, IP address, device/browser identifiers. Used for communications, security, analytics, newsletters. Shared with service providers. No sale/share.
Internet or network activity:
Pages viewed, clicks, session duration, referrers. Used for analytics, security, product improvement. Shared with service providers. No sale/share.
Geolocation (approximate):
Inferred from IP. Used for analytics, fraud prevention. Shared with service providers. No sale/share.
Profile inferences:
Usage patterns for product improvement and personalization. Shared with service providers. No sale/share.
16) Requests and verification
Email info@oceaneconomist.com to exercise your rights. We may verify your identity and may require proof of authorization for agent requests.