Privacy Policy for MarineAtlas
Effective Date: September 2026
At MarineAtlas (accessible from https://marineatlas.xyz), visitor privacy is of paramount importance. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of personal and non-personal data collected and recorded by MarineAtlas and how we utilize it in full compliance with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and Google AdSense partner specifications.
Server Log Files & Analytical Data
MarineAtlas follows standard industry procedures regarding server log files. The data collected by log files includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser specification, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date/time stamps, referring/exit pages, and aggregate click metrics. This data is not linked to any personally identifiable information and is utilized strictly for technical diagnosis, administering the portal, and optimizing page load speeds.
Cookies, Local Storage & Web Beacons
MarineAtlas utilizes standard browser cookies to retain visitor preferences, record user-specific session settings, and customize educational content based on visitor device parameters. You may configure or disable cookies through your individual browser options.
Google DoubleClick DART Cookies & AdSense Compliance
Google, as a third-party advertising vendor, utilizes cookies (including DART cookies) to serve targeted advertisements to visitors based on their visits to marineatlas.xyz and other sites across the internet. Visitors may opt out of the use of DART cookies by reviewing the Google Ad and Content Network Privacy Policy at: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.
GDPR & CCPA Statutory Rights
Under the GDPR and CCPA, users possess statutory rights to request disclosure of categories of personal information collected, request deletion of accumulated data, and opt out of any third-party data sharing. MarineAtlas does not sell or barter user personal information. To exercise any data privacy rights, please contact our Data Compliance Office at privacy@marineatlas.xyz.