Effective Date: 1 April 2025

This privacy policy describes how Federico’s Ocean collects, uses, and protects your data when you use our website.

1. Data Controller

Federico Zein
Email: federicosocean@gmail.com

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect:

• Device information (IP address, browser type)

• Usage data (pages visited, time on site)

• Information via cookies (see section 4)

We do not collect personal information like names or emails unless you voluntarily provide them (e.g., via a contact form or newsletter subscription).

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address (and optionally your name) to send periodic content and updates related to our blog. Your email is used only for this purpose.

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3. How We Use the Data

• To understand how users interact with our website

• To monitor and improve website performance

• To analyze traffic via tools like Google Analytics

• Email addresses collected through newsletter subscriptions are used exclusively for delivering the newsletter and occasional updates. We do not share, sell, or rent your personal data to third parties.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our website, analyze traffic, and understand user behavior.
Upon your first visit, you are presented with a cookie banner asking for your consent to the use of cookies. You may choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Essential cookies necessary for the website to function cannot be disabled.
You can change or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings [include how — e.g., “via the banner icon in the bottom left” or “by clearing cookies in your browser

Emails may contain tracking pixels to understand open and click rates. This helps us improve our content. You can disable image loading in your email client to opt out of tracking.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your data. We may share anonymized data with trusted third-party tools like Google Analytics under their own privacy terms.

We use MailerLite to manage our email newsletter. They store and process your data according to their privacy practices, which can be found here.”

6. International Visitors

As this website targets a global audience, your data may be transferred outside the EU. We rely on third-party services that comply with GDPR and relevant data protection laws.

7. Your Rights (under GDPR if you are in the EU)

You have the right to:

• Access your data

• Request correction or deletion

• Object to processing

• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise these rights, contact: federicosocean@gmail.com

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Updates will be posted on this page.