Welcome to Shark Times (https://thesharktimes.com/). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website and interact with our content, services, and features.
By accessing or using Shark Times, you agree to the terms outlined below. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of our website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal and non-personal information in various ways:
a. Personal Information
When you interact with our website—such as subscribing to newsletters, submitting forms, or contacting us—we may collect information including but not limited to:
- Full Name
- Email Address
- Contact Information
- Optional demographic details
b. Non-Personal Information
We may collect browser-related and device-related data including:
- IP Address
- Browser Type
- Operating System
- Device Information
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring URLs
This information helps us understand visitor behavior and improve our content and services.
c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and tracking scripts to:
- Improve user experience
- Track traffic analytics
- Save preference settings
- Display relevant advertisements
You can disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some site features may not function properly.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data for purposes including, but not limited to:
- Improving website content and user experience
- Responding to inquiries, comments, or submissions
- Sending newsletters and email updates (only if opted-in)
- Administering promotions or surveys
- Monitoring and analyzing website performance
- Enhancing site security and preventing fraud
3. Use of Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services for analytics, advertising, and communications, including but not limited to:
- Google Analytics
- Google Ads/AdSense
- Email marketing platforms
- Social media integrations
Third-party providers may collect and process information based on their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies for additional details.
4. Google AdSense and Cookies
Advertising partners, such as Google, may use cookies to personalize ads according to browsing behavior. This may include:
- Google DoubleClick Cookie
- Remarketing Tags
- Interest-based ads
Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:
https://www.google.com/settings/ads
5. Data Protection & Security
We take reasonable steps to safeguard your personal information. This includes:
- Secure hosting
- Limited access to data
- Regular platform monitoring
However, no online transmission is 100% secure. While we strive to protect user information, we cannot guarantee complete protection against unauthorized access.
6. Links to External Sites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for:
- Their practices
- Their content
- Their policies
- User interactions beyond our platform
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of external sites before sharing personal information.
7. Children’s Privacy
Shark Times does not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13. If we discover such data has been submitted, we will immediately remove it from our records.
8. GDPR Compliance (Users in EU)
Users from the European Union have the right to:
- Request access to personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent
You may contact us at sharktimess@gmail.com to submit such requests.
9. CCPA Rights (California Residents)
California users may request:
- Disclosure of collected personal information
- Deletion of stored data
- Opt-out of data selling (if applicable)
We do not sell user data.
10. Contact Information
For questions, inquiries, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
Email: sharktimess@gmail.com
Website: https://thesharktimes.com/
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of Shark Times after updates indicates acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
Thank you for trusting Shark Times. Your privacy is valuable to us, and we are committed to protecting and respecting your personal information.
