Privacy Policy | Sub Sea Systems

Last updated: October 2024

Sub Sea Systems®, Inc. ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, www.subseasystems.com ("Website"), as well as your rights regarding that information. By using our Website, you consent to the practices outlined in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Website, including:

A. Personal Information

Name, email address, mailing address, telephone number, or any other identifier by which you may be contacted online or offline.
Information you provide by filling in forms on our Website, such as when subscribing to newsletters, requesting information, or contacting us.

B. Non-Personal Information

Details of your visits to our Website, including traffic data, logs, and other communication data.
Information about your computer and internet connection, including IP address, operating system, and browser type.

C. Technical Data and Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect technical information about your browsing actions. This may include:

Device identifiers
Browser type
Date and time of your visit
Pages you viewed on our Website

You can control cookies through your browser settings and adjust your preferences. For more information, refer to our [Cookie Policy].

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To communicate with you: Responding to inquiries or requests, and providing customer support.
To improve our Website: Analyzing Website performance, identifying usage trends, and enhancing user experience.
To send marketing communications: If you have opted in, we may send you newsletters or updates about products and services such as SeaTREK®, Aquaticar®, Kaimana™, and SolarCat™.
To comply with legal obligations: In certain cases, we may need to disclose your information to comply with a legal obligation, court order, or governmental request.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information in the following situations:

With service providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our Website, manage our business, or perform services on our behalf. These parties are bound by confidentiality obligations and required to safeguard your data.
In case of legal obligations: We may disclose your information if required by law, in response to a court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Sub Sea Systems®, Inc., our customers, or others.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our security measures include:

Data encryption
Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology for secure communication
Regular system audits and vulnerability testing

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights under data protection laws, including:

A. Right to Access and Correction

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to request corrections if it is inaccurate or incomplete.

B. Right to Deletion ("Right to Be Forgotten")

You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances, such as when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.

C. Right to Opt Out

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or by contacting us directly at info@subseasystems.com.

D. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies or to alert you when cookies are being used. If you disable cookies, some parts of the Website may become inaccessible or may not function properly.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by applicable law. If you request deletion of your data, we will securely delete or anonymize the information unless retention is necessary for compliance with legal obligations.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received information from a child, we will promptly delete it in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

8. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside of the United States, please be aware that any information you provide may be transferred to the United States where our servers are located. We will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information, in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU users.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any linked sites you visit.

10. Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this privacy policy at any time. If we make material changes to how we treat your personal information, we will notify you through a prominent notice on the Website. Your continued use of our Website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

Additional Resources

10. Changes to Our Privacy Policy

11. Limitation of Liability

Sub Sea Systems®, Inc. will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of this Website or your reliance on the information provided. Your use of the Website is at your own risk.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy, or if you would like to exercise any of your rights, please contact us at:

Sub Sea Systems®, Inc.
6524 Commerce Way
Diamond Springs, California, USA 95619
Email: info@subseasystems.com
Phone: (530) 626-0100

© Sub Sea Systems®, Inc. 2024
SeaTREK®, Aquaticar®, Kaimana™, and SolarCat™ are registered trademarks of Sub Sea Systems, Inc.