Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

BlueWater Media, L.C. ("Bluewater Media," "we," "us," or "our"), a digital advertising agency headquartered at 1300 North Boulevard, Tampa, FL 36607, is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website at bluewatermedia.net (the "Site") and individuals who inquire about or use our services.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information in accordance with applicable Florida and federal law, including the Florida Information Protection Act (FIPA) and, where applicable, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

By using this Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly:

• Full name and business name
• Email address and phone number
• Business website URL
• Monthly advertising budget range
• Services of interest and marketing goals
• Messages, questions, or other content submitted via our contact form
• Consent acknowledgments (timestamped)

Information Collected Automatically (after consent):

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on Site
• Referring URL
• Device identifiers

We do not collect sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers, financial account credentials, or health data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide requested services
• To send follow-up communications about our advertising services (only with your consent)
• To analyze Site performance and improve user experience
• To comply with legal obligations
• To prevent fraud and protect the security of our systems
• To maintain records of lead submissions for business purposes

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. We do not deploy non-essential cookies (analytics, advertising, personalization) before you provide consent via our cookie banner. See our Cookie Policy for full details.

Essential cookies required for Site functionality are always active. You may withdraw consent at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal information with:

• Service Providers: Hosting providers, email delivery services, and CRM platforms that process data on our behalf under confidentiality obligations.
• Legal Requirements: Law enforcement or regulatory bodies when required by applicable law, court order, or to protect our legal rights.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of substantially all assets, subject to confidentiality protections.

We do not share your information with advertising platforms (Google, Meta, Microsoft) without your explicit consent and separate data processing agreements where applicable.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Lead submissions are typically retained for up to three (3) years. You may request deletion at any time by contacting us.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations).
• Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications at any time.
• Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format where technically feasible.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@bluewatermedia.net. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Security

We implement industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information, including input sanitization, encrypted transmission (SSL/TLS), and access controls on data storage. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites including advertising platforms (Google, Meta, Microsoft/Bing). These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by Google, Meta, or Microsoft.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Site and services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will promptly delete it.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns, please contact:

BlueWater Media, L.C.
1300 North Boulevard, Tampa, FL 36607
Email: contact@bluewatermedia.net