CCPA / CPRA / Privacy / Cookie Policy

Last updated: April 5th 2025.

1. Introduction Welcome to atlanticoceanmap.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with U.S. state privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) and other applicable regulations.

2. Data We Collect When you use our website, we may collect and process the following types of data:

  • Automatically Collected Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior (via Google Analytics and AdSense).

  • Cookies & Tracking Technologies: Used for analytics, advertising, and improving user experience. For more details, see the Cookies Section below.

3. How We Use Your Data We use your data for:

  • Website analytics and performance tracking (Google Analytics).

  • Displaying relevant ads through Google AdSense.

  • Publishing sponsored content and promotional material.

  • Displaying third-party advertising banners (e.g., web shop ads).

4. Your Rights Under U.S. State Laws (CCPA/CPRA, etc.) If you are a resident of California or other states with privacy laws, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal data we collect and how we use it.

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.

  • Request Deletion of your personal data.

  • Opt-Out of the sale or sharing of your personal data. To exercise these rights, visit our [Do Not Sell My Personal Information] page or contact us at [Your Contact Email].

5. Third-Party Services We may share data with:

  • Google Analytics: To analyze user behavior and improve our website.

  • Google AdSense: To serve personalized and non-personalized ads.

  • Sponsors and Advertising Partners: To display promotional content.

  • Leaflet and OSM maps: Our website uses Leaflet and OpenStreetMap (OSM) to display cartographic information. While we strive to display the most accurate information, we cannot guarantee the complete accuracy of these maps.

6. Data Retention We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy or as required by law.

7. Data Transfers Some third-party services (e.g., Google) may process data outside the United States. We ensure that appropriate safeguards, such as contractual agreements, are in place.

8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

What Are Cookies? Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us improve functionality, analyze usage, and personalize ads.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality.

  • Analytics Cookies: Collect data on website usage (Google Analytics).

  • Advertising Cookies: Used for personalized and non-personalized ads (Google AdSense).

  • Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services like ad networks and sponsors.

Managing Cookies You can control and disable cookies through your browser settings. For more details, visit our Cookie Preferences page or check the help section of your browser.

9. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), California residents have the right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of their personal information.

We do not sell your personal information for money. However, we may share certain information with third parties (e.g., advertisers) that could be considered a “sale” or “sharing” under CCPA/CPRA.

To opt-out of such sharing, you can:

10. Additional Section for EU Visitors (GDPR Compliance)

If you are visiting our website from the European Economic Area (EEA), we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Your rights include:

  • Accessing, correcting, or deleting your personal data.

  • Withdrawing consent for data processing.

  • Requesting data portability.

  • Objecting to certain types of data processing. To exercise your rights, contact us at [Your Contact Email].

We ensure that any data transfers outside the EEA have the necessary legal safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

11. Contact Us For any questions regarding this CCPA / CPRA / Privacy / Cookie Policy via our contact us page.