Privacy Policy
Your trust matters to us. This policy explains what we collect and how we use it.
On this page
1. Introduction 2. Information we collect 3. How we use your information 4. Legal bases for processing 5. How we share information 6. Cookies and tracking 7. Data retention 8. Your rights 9. Data security 10. International transfers 11. Children's privacy 12. Changes to this policy 13. Contact us1. Introduction
Blue Ocean Agency ("Blue Ocean," "we," "us," or "our") operates the website blueocean-agency.com (the "Site") and provides digital marketing services (the "Services"). We are committed to protecting the privacy of visitors, prospective clients, and clients. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our Site, contact us, or engage our Services.
By using our Site or Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use the Site or Services.
2. Information we collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us, information collected automatically, and information from third parties.
Information you provide
- Contact details such as your name, company, email address, and any information you include when you complete a form or email us.
- Service enquiry details such as the service you are interested in and the message describing your goals or challenges.
- Client onboarding information shared during the course of an engagement, which may include business, marketing, and account access details.
Information collected automatically
- Device and usage data such as IP address, browser type, operating system, referring pages, pages viewed, and timestamps.
- Cookies and similar technologies used to operate the Site, remember preferences, and measure performance. See our Cookie Policy for details.
Information from third parties
- Analytics and advertising providers may share aggregated performance data related to campaigns we manage.
- Publicly available business information used to understand prospective clients.
3. How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your enquiries and provide the information or Services you request.
- Deliver, maintain, and improve our Services and Site.
- Communicate with you about projects, updates, and relevant offerings.
- Analyse Site usage and measure the performance of our marketing.
- Protect against fraud, secure our systems, and enforce our terms.
- Comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes.
4. Legal bases for processing
Where applicable law (such as the EU/UK GDPR) requires it, we rely on the following legal bases to process personal information:
- Consent: for example, when you opt in to marketing communications or non-essential cookies.
- Contract: where processing is necessary to provide Services you have requested.
- Legitimate interests: such as improving our Services, securing our Site, and understanding our audience, provided these interests are not overridden by your rights.
- Legal obligation: where we must process information to comply with the law.
5. How we share information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with:
- Service providers who perform functions on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, email delivery, and customer relationship management.
- Advertising and analytics platforms strictly as needed to deliver the Services you have engaged us for.
- Professional advisors such as accountants, auditors, and lawyers where necessary.
- Authorities when required by law, regulation, legal process, or to protect our rights.
- Successors in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to this policy.
6. Cookies and tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to run the Site, remember your preferences, and measure performance. You can control cookies through your browser settings and, where offered, our cookie controls. For full details, please read our Cookie Policy.
7. Data retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymise it. Retention periods vary based on the type of information and the context in which it was collected.
8. Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- The right to access the personal information we hold about you.
- The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- The right to delete your personal information in certain circumstances.
- The right to restrict or object to certain processing.
- The right to data portability.
- The right to withdraw consent at any time, without affecting prior processing.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@blueocean-agency.com. We may need to verify your identity before responding. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
9. Data security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. International transfers
We are based in the United States, and your information may be processed in countries other than the one in which you reside. Where we transfer personal information internationally, we take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, consistent with applicable law.
11. Children's privacy
Our Site and Services are intended for businesses and individuals aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.
12. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Material changes may be communicated through the Site or by other means where appropriate.
13. Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: hello@blueocean-agency.com
- Post: Blue Ocean Agency, 30 N Gould St Ste R, Sheridan, WY 82801, United States