Privacy Policy

At Life with the Marinos ("we", "us", "our"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website https://www.lifewiththemarinos.com/ (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

a) Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Subscribe to our free guides, newsletters, or email updates.
• Register for or book coaching or other services.
• Contact us or otherwise communicate with us for support or inquiries.

Examples of such personal information include your name, email address, mailing address (if applicable), telephone number, and any other information you choose to provide.

b) Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, browsing actions, and patterns. This may include:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website URL
• Pages you visit on our Site and the time and date of your visit
• Clickstream data, cookies, and other tracking technologies

c) Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our Site and hold certain information. Cookies are small data files placed on your device to help us improve your experience. You may choose to disable cookies via your browser settings, but note that some parts of the Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect in various ways, including to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our Site and services.
• Send you newsletters, marketing communications, and other information that may be of interest to you (you may opt-out at any time).
• Respond to your comments, questions, or customer service requests.
• Monitor and analyze usage, trends, and preferences to improve our content and services.
• Detect, prevent and address technical issues or security threats.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and policies.

3. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With service providers and third-party partners who perform services for us (e.g., email delivery services, analytics providers), under confidentiality obligations.
• If we believe disclosure is necessary to comply with applicable law, regulation, legal process or government request, or to protect our rights, property or safety (or that of others).
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization or sale of assets of our business (you will be notified if your personal information is transferred).
• With your consent or at your direction.

4. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or affiliate offers (including the network-marketing business and wellness products you promote). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing information.

5. International Transfers

Since we operate online and may collect information from users worldwide (including from EU/EEA, UK, Spain and elsewhere), your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside your country of residence. We will take reasonable steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy (including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements). We will also retain aggregated or anonymised information indefinitely.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as:

• Accessing the personal data we hold about you.
• Correcting or updating inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Requesting deletion of your personal data.
• Objecting to or restricting processing of your personal data or withdrawing consent.
• Data portability (where applicable).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.

8. Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical and physical measures to protect the personal information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 16 (or relevant age as required by local law). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under that age. If you are a parent or guardian and you become aware that your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under that age without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information.

10. SMS/Text Message Consent & Phone Number Privacy

a) How We Obtain SMS Consent

We obtain your consent to receive SMS/text messages when you:

• Fill out a form on our website and provide your phone number with an opt-in checkbox or agreement
• Voluntarily text a keyword to our short code or phone number
• Verbally agree to receive text messages during a conversation or consultation
• Provide your phone number through a lead form, landing page, or registration process that clearly states you will receive SMS communications

By providing your phone number and opting in, you expressly consent to receive text messages from Life with the Marinos regarding our services, updates, promotions, and other communications related to our business.

b) How We Use Your Phone Number

Your phone number is used solely for the purposes you consented to, which may include:

• Sending updates about our services, products, and offerings
• Sharing information about travel opportunities and savings
• Providing business opportunity updates and training notifications
• Sending event reminders and announcements
• Delivering promotional messages and special offers
• Following up on your inquiries or requests

c) We Do NOT Sell or Share Your Phone Number

Your privacy is important to us. We do NOT sell, rent, trade, or share your phone number with third parties for their marketing purposes.

Your phone number will only be used by Life with the Marinos and will never be shared with outside parties, except as required by law or with service providers who assist us in delivering messages (under strict confidentiality agreements).

d) Opting Out

You may opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message you receive from us. After opting out, you will receive a confirmation message and will no longer receive SMS communications from us unless you opt in again. For assistance, reply HELP or contact us at [email protected].

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective date" at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.