Privacy Policy

Last updated April 18, 2025

This Privacy Notice describes how Sealagom ("this site," "I," or "my") operates, including when you visit www.sealagom.com.

Sealagom is operated by an individual, not a company or business entity. This site aggregates and redistributes publicly available maritime safety information. At the time of display, the sources used did not have any restrictions on the use of such information. Most of the information provided is based on my professional experience as a licensed navigator with relevant competency. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact me at [email protected].

Affiliate links or sponsored content may appear on this site; such content will be clearly marked with a "sponsored" tag or similar notification. I may exhibit or delete any content upon legitimate request or demand.

Summary

  • Data collection: This site collects information through Google Analytics and Google AdSense services. Analytics information is only used to improve user experience and to better understand user needs.
  • GDPR compliance: Your rights under GDPR are respected, including access, rectification, erasure, and objection.
  • Cookies and tracking: Both essential and non-essential cookies are used to provide site functionality and advertising.
  • Consent management: You can manage your consent preferences for various data processing activities.
  • Third-party services: Google AdSense and Google Analytics collect and process data according to their privacy policies.
  • Content aggregation: This site only aggregates and displays publicly available maritime information, and at the time of display, the source did not restrict any use of the information.
  • Professional experience: Most information is based on the operator's professional experience as a licensed navigator.
  • Sponsored content: Affiliate or sponsored content will be clearly marked as such.
  • Content removal: Any content can be exhibited or deleted upon legitimate request or demand.

1. Data Collection and Processing

1.1 Types of Data Collected

This website collects and processes the following data:

  • Personal Data: Including IP address (which is anonymized when consent is not provided), browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types, operating system, and platform.
  • Usage Data: Information about how you use the website, including page views, navigation paths, time spent on pages, and interaction with advertisements.
  • Cookie Data: Information stored through cookies and similar tracking technologies.

1.2 Methods of Collection

  • Direct interactions: When you interact with the website.
  • Automated technologies: Through cookies, Google Analytics, and Google AdSense.

1.3 Legal Basis for Processing

Your data is processed based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: Where you have given clear consent for processing your personal data for specific purposes.
  • Legitimate Interests: Processing necessary for legitimate interests, such as improving the website, except where such interests are overridden by your fundamental rights.
  • Legal Obligation: Processing necessary for compliance with a legal obligation.

2. Google Services

2.1 Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics to understand user behavior and improve the site experience:

  • Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use this site.
  • Information collected includes your IP address (which may be anonymized), browser type, referring pages, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
  • This information is used to analyze user behavior, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services related to website activity.
  • Google may transfer this information to third parties where required by law, or where third parties process data on Google's behalf.
  • For more information, please visit Google's Privacy Policy.

2.2 Google AdSense

This website uses Google AdSense to display advertisements:

  • Google AdSense uses cookies to personalize ads and analyze traffic patterns.
  • Information collected may include your browsing behavior, interests, and demographic information.
  • Google AdSense may use DoubleClick cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits to this or other websites.
  • Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to this site and other sites on the Internet.
  • For more information about how Google uses data when you use this site, please visit Google's Partner Sites Privacy Policy.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

3.1 Types of Cookies Used

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled.
  • Performance Cookies: Used to analyze how visitors use the website and monitor website performance. These help improve site functionality.
  • Functionality Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
  • Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to deliver personalized advertisements.

3.2 Managing Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:

Please note that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of the website.

4. GDPR Rights

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These rights include:

  • Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
  • Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that inaccurate information about you be corrected.
  • Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that your personal data be erased.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request restriction of processing of your personal data.
  • Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request the transfer of your personal data to another organization or directly to you.
  • Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data.
  • Rights Related to Automated Decision Making: You have rights related to automated decision making and profiling.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at [email protected]. I will respond to your request within 30 days.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

5. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) where data protection laws may be different. When such transfers occur, I ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information and ensure it receives an adequate level of protection.

Google, as a data processor for this site, adheres to the EU-US Privacy Shield Framework and Swiss-US Privacy Shield Framework for such transfers.

6. Content Aggregation

This website functions as an aggregator of publicly available maritime safety information. Important points about the content displayed:

  • All maritime information is collected from public sources, and at the time of display, the source did not restrict any use of the information
  • This site does not create or own any of the maritime data displayed, except for content based on my professional experience as a licensed navigator
  • No claim of ownership is made over any maritime information
  • Any content will be promptly removed or exhibited upon legitimate request from rights holders or users

7. Children's Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 16. I do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information, please contact me so that I can take necessary actions.

8. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

Google Analytics data is retained according to Google's data retention policies, which you can review in their privacy policy.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data protection rights, or have concerns about displayed content, please contact me at:

Email: [email protected]

Sealagom
Odesa
Ukraine