Effective Date: February 2025
Last Updated: February 2025
At HawaiiDivers.org, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you interact with our website.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Data
HawaiiDivers.org does not collect personal information such as names or email addresses directly.
1.2 Non-Personal Data
When you browse our website, we may automatically collect non-identifiable data such as:
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited, duration of visits, and general site usage data
1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We do not use our own tracking cookies. However, certain third-party tools we integrate with may set cookies to collect analytics or track affiliate referrals.
- You can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie banner on our site.
- Our affiliate partner, Viator, may place cookies to track bookings made through our links. Please refer to Viator’s Cookie Policy for more details.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data to:
- Improve website content, design, and user experience
- Track affiliate commissions with Viator
- Monitor website traffic, behavior, and trends through analytics tools
3. Affiliate Disclosure
- Affiliate Participation: HawaiiDivers.org is a member of the Viator affiliate program.
- No Cost Impact: Clicking on affiliate links will not change the price you pay.
- Trust & Transparency: We only promote tours and services we believe provide value to our readers and align with our mission.
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party tools and platforms for tracking and analytics:
- Google Analytics
- Yandex Metrica
- ExtremeTracker
- Viator (Affiliate Tracking)
External Website Links: Our site may link to external resources. HawaiiDivers.org is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party websites. Users should review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
5. User Rights & Legal Compliance
We comply with major privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
Your Rights:
- Data Deletion: You may request deletion of any analytics-related data by contacting us.
- Opt-Out Options:
- Disable cookies through browser settings
- Use tools such as the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on
- Use our cookie preferences banner to opt out of non-essential cookies
6. Data Security & Policy Updates
Security Practices
Even though we don’t collect personal data directly, we use reasonable measures to protect any indirect data collected via third-party services.
Updates to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our operations.
- If we begin collecting email addresses or personal data, we will update this policy accordingly and notify users via the website or email (if applicable).
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is used, please reach out via our contact form:
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