Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

We take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we safeguard it in accordance with modern data protection regulations (including GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other applicable laws).

By using our website, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Website Operator: SeaTemperature Global Project (seatemperature.net)
Contact: info@seatemperature.net

2. Data Collection

We do not directly collect or store personal data such as names or contact details unless you voluntarily provide them (e.g., by email).

However, third-party services integrated into our website may automatically collect certain information for analytical, security, and advertising purposes.

This may include:

IP address (which may be pseudonymized or anonymized)
Device type, operating system, and browser version
Approximate geolocation (city or region level)
Interaction data and browsing behavior on our website
Referrer URLs and access timestamps

These data points are typically processed automatically and are not used to personally identify you.

3. Use of Data

The collected data is used for the following purposes:

Website performance analysis and optimization
Personalized and non-personalized advertising (via Google AdSense)
Monitoring website stability, load, and security

We do not sell personal data. We do not share data with third parties beyond the service providers mentioned in this Privacy Policy.

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze aggregated, pseudonymized website traffic data. Google Analytics may use cookies or device identifiers.

You can opt out of Google Analytics data collection using the browser add-on:
Google Analytics Opt-Out

4.2 Google AdSense

Our website displays ads provided by Google AdSense. Google may use cookies or similar technologies to personalize ads based on your online behavior.

You can manage or disable personalized ads here:
Google Ads Settings

Details on how Google uses collected data can be found here:
Google Privacy Policy

5. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Store user preferences
Improve website analytics
Serve ads and limit ad frequency

You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

6. SSL Encryption

To protect data during transmission, our website uses HTTPS with industry-standard SSL/TLS encryption. When encryption is active, “https://” appears in the browser’s address bar.

7. Contact Form / Email Communication

If you contact us by email or through a contact form, any personal information you provide is voluntary. We only store the data necessary to respond to your inquiry.

After your request is processed, we delete your communication unless legal obligations require longer retention.

8. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, including encryption, secure hosting, and continuous monitoring. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

9. User Rights (GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA/CPRA)

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

Right of Access: Request information about data collected about you
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
Right to Object: Opt out of certain data uses, including personalized advertising
Right to Restriction: Request limitations on data processing
Right to Data Portability: Obtain a machine-readable copy of your data
CCPA/CPRA Rights: Right to know, delete, correct, and opt-out of “sharing” for advertising

To exercise your rights, contact us at:
info@seatemperature.net

10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Data processing is conducted in accordance with the GDPR (EU), UK GDPR, CCPA/CPRA (California), and other applicable privacy regulations depending on your location.

11. Updates to the Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technologies, legal requirements, or website functionality. Any updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.

Last updated: February 2026.