Privacy Policy

Ocean Cleanerz Privacy Policy

This website and all related platforms operated by Ocean Cleanerz ("we," "us," or "our") are committed to protecting your privacy. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully as it contains important information regarding:

• Who we are

• How and why we collect, store, use, and share your personal information

• Your rights in relation to your personal information

• How to contact us and supervisory authorities if you have a complaint

Who We Are

Ocean Cleanerz is responsible for the collection and use of certain personal information about you that you provide to us. We are committed to complying with the applicable privacy and data protection laws in India, including the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, as well as international standards where applicable.

The Personal Information We Collect

We collect the following personal information that you provide to us:

• Name

• Email

• Country

• City

• Phone number

Examples of when we collect this information include:

• Signing up for our newsletter

• Registering for volunteer activities

• Submitting information through the Ocean Cleanerz platform

• Participating in surveys or feedback forms

• Requesting information about our products and services

Personal Information You Provide About Third Parties

If you provide information about another individual, you confirm that you have obtained their consent for you to share their personal data and that they have agreed to the processing of their data in line with this Privacy Policy.

Monitoring and Recording Communications

We may monitor and record communications, such as emails, to ensure that inquiries are processed effectively and to improve our customer service.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. We use cookies and similar technologies (such as web beacons and local shared objects) to track user behavior, store user preferences, and improve website functionality.

Examples of the information we collect through cookies may include:

• Number of visits to the website

• User actions on the site

• Duration of visits

• Referral source (where users came from, such as an affiliate site)

• Location data

This information helps us to build user profiles, optimize user experience, and improve our website services. Some of this information may be anonymized or de-identified, meaning we cannot identify you individually.

If you prefer, you can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete cookies already stored on your device. However, some website features may not work as expected if you disable cookies.

For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

How We Use Your Personal Information

We collect your personal information to:

• Maintain a database of our volunteers and users

• Provide services related to our products and platform

• Improve user experience and website functionality

• Track feedback and usage data to enhance service quality

• Communicate with you about updates, offers, and other services

Who Your Information May Be Shared With

We may share your information with:

• Our affiliated companies, including those under the Ocean Cleanerz umbrella, for purposes related to the promotion of our services and initiatives.

• Law enforcement agencies, if necessary, to assist in preventing unlawful activities.

• Third-party service providers who help us deliver our services (e.g., email marketing platforms).

Marketing

We may send you marketing communications about our products, services, or special offers that we believe may interest you. You will be given the opportunity to opt-in to receiving such communications when you provide us with your contact information. You can unsubscribe from these communications at any time.

How Long Your Personal Information Will Be Kept

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

Why We Can Collect and Use Your Personal Information

We rely on the following legal bases for the collection and use of your personal information:

• To provide you with the services you have requested

• To fulfill our contractual obligations with you

• To comply with legal obligations

Keeping Your Information Secure

We have implemented appropriate physical, technical, and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Access to personal data is limited to those who require it for business purposes, and all processing is carried out in a secure and confidential manner.

We also have procedures in place to respond to any data security breaches and will notify you and the relevant authorities where required.

Transfers of Your Information Outside of India

If your personal information is transferred outside India, we will take all necessary steps to ensure that it is protected in accordance with applicable laws.

Your Rights

Under the Indian data protection laws and other relevant legislation, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• The right to access and correct your personal information

• The right to request erasure of your personal information

• The right to receive your personal information in a machine-readable format

• The right to object to processing for direct marketing purposes

• The right to restrict processing in certain circumstances

• The right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

How to Complain

If you are not satisfied with how we handle your privacy concerns, you may lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority in India, such as the Data Protection Authority of India or the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a notice on our website. Please review this policy periodically to ensure you are informed about how we are protecting your personal information.

Contacting Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the information we hold about you, please contact us:

• Email: oceancleanerz@gmail.com

• Address: 303/A, Amarkunj Society, Vishwamitri Township, Vadodara, Gujarat, 390011

• Phone: +91 9825670615

Call Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (IST)

We may record calls for quality and training purposes.