Who we are
Our website address is: http://www.scubatheory.com
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August, 2024
Introduction
At ScubaTheory.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, purchase our products, or use our services.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information: When you make a purchase, create an account, or interact with our services, we may collect personal information that you provide, including but not limited to:
- Name
- Email address
- Billing and shipping address
- Payment information
- Phone number
1.2 Non-Personal Information: We may also collect non-personal information automatically as you navigate through our site, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Cookies and similar technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
2.1 To Process Transactions: We use your personal information to process and fulfill your orders, including sending order confirmations, providing access to purchased digital products, and managing payments.
2.2 To Improve Our Services: Non-personal information helps us understand how visitors use our site, allowing us to enhance the user experience and improve the content, features, and services we offer.
2.3 To Communicate with You: We may use your contact information to send you important updates, promotional offers, newsletters, and other communications related to your purchases or interests. You can opt out of marketing emails at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in the email.
2.4 To Maintain Security: We may use your information to prevent fraudulent transactions, monitor against threats, and protect the integrity of our website and services.
3. How We Share Your Information
3.1 Service Providers: We may share your personal information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, delivering digital content, and performing other business functions. These providers are required to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes for which it was shared.
3.2 Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information if required by law or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or respond to legal processes.
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 to the new owners as part of the transaction.
4. How We Protect Your Information
4.1 Security Measures: We implement a variety of security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include encryption, secure payment processing, and access controls.
4.2 Data Retention: We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Once your information is no longer needed, we will securely dispose of it.
5. Your Rights and Choices
5.1 Access and Update: You have the right to access and update your personal information at any time. You can do this by logging into your account or contacting our support team.
5.2 Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly. Please note that you may still receive transactional emails related to your purchases.
5.3 Cookies: Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can choose to set your browser to remove or reject cookies, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of our site.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
7. Children’s Privacy
ScubaTheory.com is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at info@scubatheory.com.