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Privacy Policy

Last Updated - September 22, 2024

therokter.com ("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, use our services, or interact with our digital tools, including aquaculture calculators and integrated Google Maps. This page is intended for aquaculture professionals and those with a related interest in the field. It is not crafted for children or general audiences. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your information and how we handle it.

By using the Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

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

a. Personal Data

When you voluntarily interact with our Website, you may provide us with certain personal information, including but not limited to:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Company or organization name (if applicable)
  • IP address
  • Any other information you choose to provide
b. Usage Data

We automatically collect information on how you access and use our Website. This may include information such as your browser type, device type, the pages you visit, the time and date of your visit, and other diagnostic data. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect this data.

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to track user interactions with the Website and store certain information. These tools help us understand how users interact with the site and improve our services. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse all cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of our Website.

Types of cookies we use:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Website to function properly.
  • Analytics Cookies: We use third-party analytics services such as Google Analytics to collect data about how our Website is used. This helps us understand user behavior and improve our offerings.
  • Advertising Cookies: We use Facebook Pixel to track visitor activity for targeted advertising and marketing purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our services: This includes using the information to operate our digital tools, such as the aquaculture calculators.
  • To improve user experience: We analyze user interactions with our Website to understand what is working well and what needs improvement.
  • To communicate with you: If you provide your contact information, we may use it to send you updates, respond to inquiries, or notify you of any changes to our services.
  • For marketing and advertising: With your consent, we may use information such as cookies and Facebook Pixel to serve personalized advertisements based on your interests.
  • To comply with legal obligations: We may use your information as required by law, including responding to legal requests or enforcing our policies.

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following situations:

  • Service Providers: We share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Website, such as hosting providers, analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics), or advertising partners (e.g., Facebook Pixel). These providers are obligated to keep your information secure and confidential.
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose your personal information when required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as a subpoena, court order, or government regulation.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of the business transaction.

4. Data Retention and Access

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing our policies. Because we use third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel) for data collection, accessing and deleting personal information from these tools may be more complex.

If you wish to request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information stored in these third-party tools, please contact us, and we will assist you to the best of our ability. However, please note that full deletion of personal data from these third-party services may not always be possible due to the limitations of these platforms.

5. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights under applicable data protection laws:

  • Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data that we hold.
  • Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information that is incomplete.
  • Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal data under certain conditions.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
  • Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: If we are processing your personal data based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

6. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of your own, including countries that may not have the same level of data protection laws. By using our Website, you consent to such transfers.

7. Children’s Privacy

The content and services provided on therokter.com are intended for aquaculture professionals and individuals interested in the aquaculture industry. The Website is not designed for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. There is no harmful content on this Website, but the material is not intended for children to use or understand. If you believe that we have collected data from a child under 13, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove the information.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date above. You are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]