Privacy Policy

1. Introduction Diversland LLC (“we”, “our”, “us”) operates the website Diverslandflorida.com. We are located in Florida, USA, providing diving tours and courses in Florida. Our services are offered online to customers across the USA who travel to Florida to use our services. This Privacy Policy is created in accordance with General FTC guidelines and the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA).

2. Information We Collect We collect two types of information: • Personal Information: Including name, email address, phone number, billing and payment information, and diving certifications (required by PADI and SDI). • Non-Personal Information: Such as browser type, IP address, device information.

We comply with the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA) and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Certification data required by PADI/SDI is accurately collected and securely stored.

3. How We Collect Information Information is collected in two ways: • Directly from users through booking forms, account registration, or course enrollment. • Automatically through website usage, cookies, and analytics tools.

Transparency about our data collection methods aligns with CalOPPA requirements.

4. How We Use Information Your information is used to: • Process and manage bookings and payments. • Verify diving certifications and qualifications per PADI and SDI standards. • Communicate with you about services, updates, safety notices, and promotional offers.

We comply with the CAN-SPAM Act and CalOPPA regarding data usage and communications.

5. Sharing Information We may share your information with: • Third-party service providers (e.g., payment gateways, booking systems, analytics providers). • Regulatory agencies and diving certification organizations (PADI/SDI), when legally required or necessary.

We adhere to CalOPPA regarding data sharing disclosures. European visitors are protected by GDPR, where applicable.

6. Data Security We employ security measures such as SSL encryption, secure payment processing, restricted data access, and regular security checks. Procedures for data breach management comply with the Florida Information Protection Act (FIPA) and FTC guidelines. Certification details are maintained securely as per PADI and SDI standards.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies We use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and site functionality. Users can manage cookie preferences through their browser settings. Cookie usage complies with CalOPPA.

8. Your Rights and Choices You have the right to: • Access, update, or request deletion of your personal information. • Opt-out of marketing communications.

These rights are protected under CalOPPA and CAN-SPAM Act.

9. Children’s Privacy Protecting children’s privacy is crucial. If minors under 13 participate in our programs, parental consent and compliance with COPPA are strictly enforced. Additionally, we follow explicit PADI and SDI standards regarding minors’ participation.

10. Comments When you leave a comment on our site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, your IP address, and browser user-agent to help spam detection. An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

11. Data Retention If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This allows us to recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically. For registered users, we store personal information they provide in their user profiles for as long as their account remains active. Users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit this information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Users will be informed of significant changes via email or website notifications in line with CalOPPA requirements.

13. Contact Information For questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Diversland LLC Pompano Beach, Florida, USA Email: Phone:

Contact details provided align with CalOPPA requirements.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Florida, USA. Any disputes regarding privacy will be subject to the jurisdiction of courts located within Florida, USA, in accordance with FTC guidelines and Florida state law.