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Privacy Policy
Last Updated: August 11, 2023
Introduction
Sea Sprite LLC (“we” or “us” or “our”) respects the privacy of our users (“user” or “you”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, & safeguard your information when you visit our website, Sea Sprite, located at www.myseasprite.com including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected thereto (collectively, the “Site”).
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.
We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time & for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the “Last Updated” date of this Privacy Policy. Any changes or modifications will be effective immediately upon posting of the updated Privacy Policy on the Site, & you waive the right to receive specific notice of each such change or modification.
You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates. You will be deemed to have been made aware of, will be subject to, & will be deemed to have accepted the changes in any revised Privacy Policy by your continued use of the Site after the date such revised policy is posted.
This Privacy Policy applies to Sea Sprite LLC, all information collected through our websites, such as www.myseasprite.com,mobile apps, Facebook or other social media applications (“Apps”), and/or any related services, sales, marketing, or events (we refer to these collectively as the “Sites”). Through the use of our Sites you are, therefore, consenting to the data collection procedures expressed in this Policy.
Please note, this Privacy Policy does not govern the collection & use of information by companies that Sea Sprite LLC does not control, nor by individuals not employed or managed by Us.
If you visit a website that we mention or link to, be sure to review its privacy policy before providing that site with information. It is highly recommended that you review the privacy policies & statements of any website you choose to use or frequent to better understand the way in which websites obtain, use, & share information they collect.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully as it will help you make informed decisions in regard to sharing your personal information with us
Table of Contents
- Information We Collect
- Use of Your Information
- Disclosure of Your Information
- Tracking Technologies
- Use of Google Maps
- Social Media Logins
- International Transfer of Information
- Third-Party Websites
- How Long We Keep Your Information
- Security of Your Information
- Policy for Children
- Controls for Do-Not-Track Features
- Links to Other Websites
- Account Information
- Opting-Out of Email Marketing
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Rights
- California Privacy Rights
- Policy Updates
- Acceptance of Terms
- Contact Us
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information you provide Us such as name, address, contact information, security data, payment information, & social media login data.
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide Us when registering at the Site, expressing an interest in obtaining information about Us or Our products & services, participating in activities on the Site (such as posting comments, leaving reviews, or entering contests, competitions, or giveaways), or otherwise contacting Us.
The personal information We collect depends on the context of your interactions with Us & the Site, choices you make, & the products & features you use. Information we collect may include the following:
Personal Data
Personally identifiable information such as first & last name, shipping address, email address, phone number, & demographic information such as your age, gender, hometown, & interests.
You may voluntarily provide us with such information when you register with the Site or when you choose to participate in various activities related to the Site such as online chat & messages or comments.
You are under no obligation to provide us with personal information of any kind however your refusal to do so may prevent you from using certain features of the Site.
Credentials
We may collect passwords, password hints, & similar security information used for authentication & account access if you are registered on the Site.
Derivative Data
Some information is collected automatically when you visit our Sites. This may include IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, & referring URLs. This information is mainly needed to maintain the security & operation of our Site & for our internal analytics & reporting purposes.
Financial & Payment Data
Some financial information, such as data related to your payment method (for example, valid credit card number, card brand, expiration date) may be collected when you purchase, order, return, exchange, or request information about our products & services on the Site.
We only store very limited, if any, of the financial information we collect. Otherwise, all financial information is stored by our payment processors, PayPal, Stripe, or Square & we encourage you to review their privacy policies & contact them directly for responses to your questions.
Geo-Location Information
We may request access or permission to track location-based information from your mobile device, either continuously or while you are using Our mobile application, to provide location-based services. If you would like to change access or permission, you may do so in your device’s settings.
Mobile Device Access
We may request access or permission to certain features from your mobile device. This may include your mobile device’s Bluetooth, calendar, camera, contacts, microphone, reminders, sensors, SMS messages, social media accounts, storage, & other features. If you wish to change access or permissions you may do so in your device’s settings.
Push Notifications
We may request to send you push notifications regarding your account or Our mobile application. If you wish to opt-out of receiving these types of communications, you may turn them off in your mobile device’s settings.
Facebook Permissions
The Site may, by default, access your Facebook basic account information including your name, email, gender, birthday, current city, & profile picture URL as well as other information you choose to make public.
We may also request access to other permissions related to your account such as friends, check-ins & likes. You may choose to grant or deny Us access to each individual permission. For more information in regard to Facebook permissions, please refer to the Facebook Permissions Reference page.
Data From Social Networks
The Site may collect user information from social networking sites such as Facebook, Google+, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter & other social networks if you connect your account to such social networks. Such information may include your name, your social network username, location, gender, birthdate, email address, profile picture, & public data for contacts.
Data From Other Sources / Third-Party Data
We may collect limited data from public databases, marketing partners, social media platforms, & other outside, third-party sources.
Some information We may receive from third-party sources includes social media profile information (name, gender, birthday, email, current city, state, country, user identification numbers for your contacts, profile picture URL & any other information you choose to make public), marketing leads & search results, & links including paid listings (such as sponsored links).
Data From Contests, Giveaways, & Surveys
We may collect personal & other information you provide when you enter contests or giveaways and/or when you are responding to surveys.
2. Use of Your Information
We process your information for purposes based on legitimate business interests (“Business Purposes”), the fulfillment of Our contract with you (“Contractual”), compliance with Our legal obligations (“Legal Reasons”), and/or your consent (“Consent”). Having accurate information about you permits Us to provide you with a smooth, efficient, & customized experience.
Below We indicate the specific processing grounds We rely on next to each purpose listed. We use the information We collect or receive:
To facilitate account creation & login process with your Consent
If you choose to link your account with Us to a third-party account (such as your Google or Facebook account), We use the information you allowed Us to collect from those third-parties to facilitate account creation & the login process.
To send you marketing & promotional communications for Business Purposes and/or with your Consent
We and/or Our third-party marketing partners may use the personal information you send to Us for Our marketing purposes if this is in accordance with your marketing preferences. You can opt-out of Our marketing emails at anytime.
To send administrative information to you for Business Purposes, Legal Reasons, and/or possibly Contractual
We may use your personal information to send you product, service, & new feature information and/or information about changes to Our terms, conditions, & policies.
To post testimonials with your Consent
We post testimonials on Our Site that may contain personal information. Prior to posting a testimonial we will obtain your consent to use your name & testimonial. If you wish to update or delete your testimonial, please contact us at shop@myseasprite.com & be sure to include your name, testimonial location, & contact information.
Deliver targeted advertising to you for Business Purposes and/or with your Consent
We may use your information to develop & display content & advertising (& work with third-parties who do so) tailored to your interests and/or location & to measure its effectiveness. For more information, see our Cookie Policy HERE.
Administer sweepstakes, prize draws, giveaways, & contests for Business Purposes and/or with your Consent
We may use your information for prize draws, contests, & competitions when you elect to participate in them.
Request feedback for Business Purposes and/or with your Consent
We may use your information to request feedback & to contact you about your use of our Site.
To protect Our Site for Business Purposes and/or Legal Reasons
We may use your information as part of Our efforts to keep our Site safe & secure (for example, for fraud monitoring & prevention).
To enable user-to-user communication with your Consent
We may use your information in order to enable user-to-user communications with each user’s consent.
To enforce Our terms, conditions, & policies for Business Purposes, Legal Reasons, and/or possibly Contractual
To respond to legal requests & prevent harm for Legal Reasons
If We receive a subpoena or other legal request We may need to inspect the data We hold to determine how to respond.
For other Business Purposes
We may use your information for other Business Purposes such as data analysis, identifying usage trends, determining the effectiveness of Our promotional campaigns, & to evaluate & improve our Sites, products, services, marketing, & your experience.
3. Disclosure of Your Information
We only share information with your consent, to comply with laws, to protect your rights, or to fulfill business obligations.
Your information may be disclosed as follows:
Compliance Laws
We may disclose your information where We are legally required to do so in order to comply with applicable law, governmental requests, a judicial proceeding, court order, or legal process such as in response to a court order or subpoena (including in response to public authorities to meet national security or law enforcement requirements).
Vital Interests & Legal Rights
We may disclose your information where We believe it is necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding potential violations of Our polices, suspected fraud, situations involving potential threats to the safety of any person & illegal activities, or as evidence in litigation in which We are involved.
Vendors, Consultants, & Other Third-Party Service Providers
We may share your data with third-party vendors, service providers, contractors, or agents who perform services for Us or on Our behalf & require access to such information to do that work. Examples include: payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, customer service, & marketing efforts.
We may allow select third-parties to use tracking technology on the Site which will enable them to collect data about how you interact with the Site over time. This information may be used to, among other things, analyze & track data, determine the popularity of certain content, & better understand online activity.
Unless described in this privacy policy, We do not share, sell, rent, or trade any of your information with third-parties for their promotional purposes.
Business Transfers
We may share or transfer your information in connection with or during negotiations of any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of Our business to another company.
Third-Party Advertisers
We may use third-party advertising companies to serve ads when you visit our Site. These companies may use information about your visits to our Site & other websites that are contained in web cookies & other tracking technologies in order to provide advertisements about goods & services of interest to you. Please see our Cookie Policy for further information.
Affiliates
We may share your information with our affiliates in which case We will require those affiliates to honor this Privacy Policy. Affiliates include a parent company, any subsidiaries, joint venture partners, or other companies that We control or that are under common control with Us.
Business Partners
We may share your information with Our business partners to offer you certain products, services, or promotions.
With Your Consent
We may disclose your personal information for any other purpose with your consent.
Other Users
When you share personal information (for example by posting comments, contributions, or other content to this Site) or otherwise interact with public areas of the Site, such personal information may be viewed by all users & may be publicly distributed outside the Site in perpetuity.
4. Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, & other tracking technologies on our Site to access or store information in order to help customize our Site & improve your experience.
If you prefer, you can choose to remove & to reject cookies. If you choose to remove or reject cookies this could affect certain features of our Site.
For more information on how we use such technologies & how you can refuse certain cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy which may be found HERE & which is incorporated into this Privacy Policy.
5. Use of Google Maps
Sea Sprite may use Google Maps for the purpose of providing better service. Our Site, mobile application, or Facebook application may use Google Maps APIs. You may find the Google Maps API Terms of Service here Google Maps Platform Terms of Service.
By using our Maps API Implementation, you agree to be bound by Google’s Terms of Service & agree to allow us to access information about you including personally identifiable information, such as user names, & non-personally identifiable information, such as location.
The Maps APIs that we use may store & access cookies & other information on your devices.
6. Social Media Logins
Sea Sprite LLC may offer you the ability to register & login using your third-party social media account details (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter logins). When you choose to do this, We will receive certain profile information about you from your social media provider.
The profile information We receive may vary depending on the social media provider but will often include your name, email address, friends list, profile pictures, & other information you choose to make public.
If you login using Facebook, we may also request access to other permissions related to your account such as friends, check-ins, & likes & you may choose to grant or deny Us access to each individual permission.
We will only use the information We receive for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or that are otherwise made clear to you on our Site. Please note, We do not control, & are not responsible for, other uses of your personal information by your third-party social media provider.
We recommend that you review their privacy policy to understand how they collect, use, & share your personal information & how you can set your privacy preferences on their sites & apps.
7. International Transfer of Information
We may transfer, store, & process your information in countries other than your own. Our servers are located in the United States. If you are accessing our Site from outside of the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, & processed, by Us in Our facilities, & by those third-parties with whom We may share your personal information (see “3. Disclosure of Your Information” above), in the United States.
If you are a resident in the European Economic Area, then these countries may not have data protection or other laws as comprehensive as those in your country. We will, however, take all necessary measures to protect your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy & applicable law.
8. Third-Party Websites
Sea Sprite LLC is not responsible for the safety of any information you share with third-party providers who advertise, but are not affiliated, with our Site.
Third-Party Privacy Policies
Our Site may contain advertisements from third-parties that are not affiliated with Us & which may link to other websites, online services, or mobile applications. We cannot guarantee the safety & privacy of data you provide to any third-parties.
Any data collected by third-parties is not covered by this Privacy Policy. We are not responsible for the content or privacy & security practices of any third-parties, including other websites, services, or applications, that may be linked to or from Our Site.
We recommend you review the privacy policies of such third-parties & contact them directly should you have any questions.
Interest-Based Advertising
Additionally, We may use third-party software to serve ads on our Site, implement email marketing campaigns, & manage other interactive marketing initiatives. This third-party software may use cookies or similar tracking technology to help manage & optimize your online experience with Us. For more information about opting-out of interest-based ads, visit the Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out Tool or Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out Tool.
Website & Email Analytics
We may also partner with selected third-party vendors, such as Google Analytics, & others, to allow tracking technologies & remarketing services on the Site through the use of first-party cookies & third-party cookies, to, among other things, analyze & track users’ use of the Site, determine the popularity of certain content, & better understand online activity.
By accessing the Site, you consent to the collection & use of your information by these third-party vendors. You are encouraged to review their privacy policy & contact them directly for responses to your questions. We do not transfer personal information to these third-party vendors. However, if you do not want any information to be collected & used by tracking technologies you can visit the third-party vendor or the Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out Tool or Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out Tool.
You should be aware that getting a new computer, installing a new browser, upgrading an existing browser, or erasing or otherwise altering your browser’s cookie files may also clear certain opt-out cookies, plugins, or settings.
9. How Long We Keep Your Information
We will only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (such as tax, accounting, or other legal requirements). No purpose in this Privacy Policy will require Us keeping your personal information longer than 1 year past the termination of your account.
When we have no ongoing legitimate business need to process your personal information, We will either delete or anonymize it. If this is not possible (for example because your personal information has been stored in backup archives), then We will securely store your personal information & isolate it from any further processing until deletion is possible.
10. Security of Your Information
We have implemented appropriate technical & organizational security measures designated to protect the security of any personal information We process. However, please also remember, We cannot guarantee that the internet itself is 100% secure. Although We will do our best to protect your personal information, transmission of personal information to & from our Site is at your own risk. You should only access the services within a secure environment.
11. Policy for Children
We do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information, or market to, children under the age of thirteen (13). If it is determined that such information has been inadvertently collected on anyone under the age of thirteen (13) We shall immediately take the necessary steps to ensure such information is deleted from Our system’s database, or in the alternative, that verifiable parental consent is obtained for the use or storage of such information.
Anyone under the age of thirteen (13) must seek & obtain parent or guardian permission to use this Site.
If you become aware of any data we have collected from children under the age of thirteen (13), please contact us at policies@myseasprite.com.
12. Controls for Do-Not-Track Features
Most web browsers & some mobile operating systems include a Do-Not-Track (“DNT”) feature or setting you can activate to signal your privacy preference not to have data about your online browsing activities monitored & collected.
No uniform technology standard for recognizing & implementing DNT signals has been finalized. As such, We do not currently respond to DNT browser signals or any other mechanism that automatically communicates your choice not to be tracked online.
If a standard for online tracking is adopted that We must follow in the future, We will inform you about that practice in a revised version of this Privacy Policy.
13. Links to Other Websites
Our Site may contain links to affiliate & other websites. Sea Sprite LLC does not claim, nor accept responsibility for, any privacy policies, practices, and/or procedures of other such websites.
Therefore, We encourage all users & visitors to be aware when they leave Sea Sprite’s Site & to read the privacy statements of every website that collects personally identifiable information.
This Privacy Policy applies only to the information collected by our Site.
14. Account Information
You may, at any time, review or change the information in your account or terminate your account by:
- Logging into your account settings & updating your account
- Contacting Us at policies@myseasprite.com
Upon your request to terminate your account, We will deactivate or delete your account & information from our active databases. However, some information may be retained in Our files to prevent fraud, troubleshoot problems, assist with any investigations, enforce our Terms & Conditions, and/or comply with legal requirements.
15. Opting-Out of Email Marketing
You may unsubscribe from our marketing email list, at any time, by clicking on the unsubscribe link in the emails We send or by contacting us at unsubscribe@myseasprite.com. You will then be removed from the marketing email list; however, We will still need to send you service-related emails that are necessary for the administration & use of your account.
You may also opt-out by:
- Noting your preferences at the time you register your account with the Site
- Logging into your account settings & updating your preferences
- Contacting us at unsubscribe@myseasprite.com
If you no longer wish to receive correspondence, emails, or other communications from third-parties, you are responsible for contacting the third-party directly.
16. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Rights
In some regions, such as the European Economic Area, you have rights that allow you greater access to & control over your personal information. You may review, change, or terminate your account at ay time.
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area, you have the following rights:
The Right to be Informed
We must inform you of how We intend to use your personal data & We do this through the terms of this Privacy Policy.
The Right to Access
You have the right to request access to the data We hold about you & We must respond to those requests within one month. You may do this by sending an email to policies@myseasprite.com.
The Right to Rectification
You have the right to request We correct any information you believe to be inaccurate or request We complete any information you believe to be incomplete. You may do this by logging into your account with Us or by sending an email with your request to policies@myseasprite.com.
The Right to Erasure
You may request that the information, in regards to you, We hold be deleted & We will comply unless We have a compelling reason not to, in which case you will be informed of same. You may do this by sending an email to policies@myseasprite.com.
The Right to Restrict Processing
You may change your communication preferences or opt-out of certain communications. You may do so by sending an email to policies@myseasprite.com.
The Right to Data Portability
You may obtain & use the data We hold about you for your own purposes without explanation. If you wish to request a copy of your information, please contact us at policies@myseasprite.com.
The Right to Object
You have the right to object to direct marketing & profiling analysis made for direct marketing purposes. You may opt-out from direct marketing by following the unsubscribe instructions in each marketing email or by contacting us at unsubscribe@myseasprite.com.
If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please submit your request to policies@myseasprite.com or using the contact information below. If you make a request, We have one month to respond to you. The data controller responsible for your personal information for the purposes of GDPR compliance is Lee-Anne Dougherty.
If We are relying on your consent to process your personal information, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. Please note, however, that this will not affect the lawfulness of the processing before its withdrawal.
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area, & you believe We are unlawfully processing your personal information, you also have the right to complain to your local data protection supervisory authority. You may find their contact details at http://ec.europa.eu/justice/data-protection/bodies/authorities/index_en.htm.
Additionally, if you are a resident of the European Economic Area, please note that We are processing your information in order to fulfill contracts We might have with you (e.g. if you make an order through the Site) or otherwise pursue legitimate business interests listed previously in this Privacy Policy. Please note, your information will be transferred outside of Europe to the United States.
17. California Privacy Rights
California Civil Code Section 1798.83, also known as the “Shine The Light” law, permits Our users who are California residents to request & obtain from Us, once a year & free of charge, information about categories of personal information (if any) We disclosed to third-parties with which We shared personal information in the immediately preceding calendar year. If you are a California resident & would like to make such a request, please submit your request, in writing, to us at policies@myseasprite.com.
If you are under 18 years of age, reside in California, & have a registered account with the Site, you have the right to request removal of unwanted data that you publicly post on the Site. To request removal of such data, please contact us at policies@myseasprite.com & include the email address associated with your account & a statement that you reside in California. We will make sure the data is no longer publicly displayed on the Site, but please be aware that the data may not be completely or comprehensively removed from our system.
18. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy as necessary to stay compliant with relevant laws. The updated version will be indicated by an updated “Last Updated” date & the updated version will be effective as soon as it is accessible. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy frequently to be informed on how We are protecting your information.
19. Policy Acceptance
By using this Site, you are hereby accepting the terms stipulated within the Privacy Policy. If you are not in agreement with the terms in our Privacy Policy, then you should refrain from further use of our Sites. In addition, your continued use of our Sites following the posting of any updates or changes to our Privacy Policy will mean that you agree & accept such changes.
20. Contact Us
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or any other Sea Sprite policy, please contact us via email at policies@myseasprite.com or by mail using the details below.
Sea Sprite LLC
755 NW 72nd Ave, Plaza 23
Miami, FL 33126
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