Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 13, 2025
Introduction
FreedivingForAll ("we," "our," or "us") operates freedivingforall.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. Please read this privacy policy carefully to understand our practices.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide when contacting us or submitting experiences
- Communications: Content of messages you send to us through contact forms or email
- Submissions: Stories, reviews, or experiences you choose to share with us
Information Automatically Collected
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data
- Cookies: We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity and store certain information
- Analytics: We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- To process and consider community submissions (with your permission)
- To improve our website and services
- To understand how visitors use our website through analytics
- To send you educational content or updates (only if you have opted in)
- To protect against fraud and ensure website security
- To comply with legal obligations
Anonymous Submissions
We understand that some community members prefer to share experiences anonymously. When you submit information:
- You can choose to remain anonymous—we will not require identifying information
- We will not publish any identifying information without your explicit consent
- We store submissions securely and separately from any identifying contact information you may provide
- We may contact you for clarification using the contact information you optionally provide, but will respect your anonymity in any published content
How We Protect Your Information
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Secure servers and databases
- Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
- Regular security reviews and updates
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:
- With Your Consent: We may share information when you have given us explicit permission to do so
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website (e.g., hosting, analytics) under strict confidentiality agreements
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests
- Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others
Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
Third-party services we may use include:
- Google Analytics for website analytics
- Email service providers for communications
- Web hosting services
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.
You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Objection: Object to our processing of your personal information
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing your personal information
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where we rely on consent to process your information
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@freedivingforall.com.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your country of residence. We will take appropriate steps to ensure that your information receives an adequate level of protection.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: contact@freedivingforall.com
Website: freedivingforall.com
Commitment to Privacy
We take privacy seriously, especially for those sharing sensitive experiences. Your trust is important to us, and we are committed to handling your information with care and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.