• ONLINE PRIVACY POLICY

    Last Updated on March 27, 2024

    Key West, Florida

    At www.mermaiddorian.com we consider holding the privacy of our visitors of the utmost importance. This privacy policy document describes, in detail, the types of personal information that is collected and recorded by www.mermaiddorian.com and how it is used and stored on our online facilities, and what we will and will not do with information collected. Our Policy has been designed and created to assure those affiliated with Mermaid Dorian, Barefoot By The Sea Mermaid Encounters LLC, Barefoot By The Sea Mermaid Academy, LLC, and The Barefoot Blog, and its subsidiaries of our commitment and realization of our obligation not only to meet, but to exceed most privacy standards. We reserve the right to make amendments, changes, and updates to this Privacy Policy at any given time. If you have not registered with us, and want to make sure you are updated with the latest changes, please subscribe to our online newsletter to receive emails of any updates, amendments, and changes. This email will clarify the use of and any permissions held or stated that differ from the original Privacy Policy, and how you can opt in our out of any updates, changes, or amendments.

    WHO WE ARE

    Mermaid Dorian, (legal name Dorian Briggs), owner and operator of Barefoot By The Sea: Mermaid Encounters LLC, Barefoot By The Sea Mermaid Academy, LLC, and The Barefoot Blog (“us”, “we”, or “our”) collectively, operates the www.mermaiddorian.com website (hereinafter referred to as the “Site”).

    This page informs you of our collective policies regarding the collection, use, dissemination, and disclosure of your personal data when you use our Site and the public and private choices you have associated with the circulation of that specific data. This policy applies to The Site (Mermaid Dorian, Barefoot By The Sea Mermaid Encounters, Barefoot By The Sea Mermaid Academy, and The Barefoot Blog), and any and all data collection usage by us. Through the use of the above stated entities, you are therefore consenting to the data collection procedures expressed in this Policy.

    Please note that this Policy does not govern the collection and use of information by companies that The Site (Mermaid Dorian, Barefoot By The Sea Mermaid Encounters LLC, Barefoot By The Sea Mermaid Academy LLC, and The Barefoot Blog) does not control, nor by individuals not employed or managed by us. If you visit a website that we mention of link to, please be sure to view their Privacy Policy before providing your information to them. It is highly recommended you view the Privacy Policies of any website you frequent often, to better understand their collection of information and personal data you may be offering freely, and how it is used. It is always up to you to disclose information that is personally identifiable information to us, however, we also reserve the right not to register you as a user of provide you with any products or services.

    We use your data to provide and improve this Site. By using this Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this privacy policy, recently updated September 12, 2023.

    WHAT PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT AND WHY WE COLLECT IT

    We collect your data for several reasons:

    • To better understand our consumers needs and to provide the services requested by the consumer.

    • To fulfill our legitimate interest in improving our services, products, and stories (we want to be the best we can be, for you)

    • To send promotional emails containing information that may pertain to you, when we have your consent to do so

    • For market research when we have your consent to do so

    • To customize our website and online presence according to your online behavior and personal preferences. To ride the wave of change, in other words.

    Use of Information Collected

    The Site may collect and make use of personal information to assist in the operation of our website and to ensure delivery of the services you need and request. At times, we may find it necessary to use personally identifiable information as a means to keep you informed of other possible products and/or services that may be available to you from the Site.

    The Sit may also be in contact with you with regards to completing surveys, questionnaires related to your current, potential, or future services that may be offered.

    COMMENTS

    When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

    MEDIA

    If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website. This especially pertains to the use and sharing of media, however innocent, of underage children, in accordance with COPPA laws and Regulations.

    CONTACT FORMS

    To assist with sending you requested information, we use Squarespace to collect and store your email address. Squarespace outlines their use of your personal data and anonymized data. You may opt out of the collection of your data by unsubscribing (we will remove your data) and contacting them using the instructions on their privacy page.

    EMBEDDED CONTENT FROM OTHER WEBSITES

    Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, media, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

    These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website. It is encouraged you visit the Privacy Policy of any third-party websites, blogs, stores, etc. channeled through this Site, and and personally preferred sites you may frequent.

    ANALYTICS

    This Site (Mermaiddorian.com) uses Google Analytics to collect data. Google analytics may collect your IP address but no other personal information is stored. Here is a link to their privacy policy.  You may view this profile on Google at your convenience. Data collected is received from reviews, comments, and any additions to the Google Business Profile that is publically available.

    We may use third-party Service Providers to monitor and analyze the use of our Site.

    • Google Analytics – Google Analytics is a web analytics service offered by Google that tracks and reports website traffic. Google uses the data collected to track and monitor the use of our Service. This data is shared with other Google services. Google may use the collected data to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network. You can opt-out of having made your activity on the Service available to Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. The add-on prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript (ga.js, analytics.js, and dc.js) from sharing information with Google Analytics about visits activity. For more information on the privacy practices of Google, please visit the Google Privacy & Terms web page: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=e

    Children Under The Age of 13

    Barefoot By The Sea Mermaid Encounters LLC, Barefoot By The Sea Mermaid Academy LLC, MermaidDorian.com website is not directed to and does not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under the age of thirteen (13). If it is determined that such information has inadvertently collected on anyone under the age of thirteen in the alternative, that verifiable parental consent is obtained for the use and storage of such information. Anyone under the age of thirteen (13) must seek and obtain parent of guardian permission to use this website.

    Unsubscribe or Opt-Out

    All users and visitors to our website have the option to discontinue receiving communications from us by way of email or newsletters. To discontinue or unsubscribe please send an email that you wish to unsubscribe to barefootbytheseakw@gmail.com. If you wish to unsubscribe or opt-out of third party websites, you must go to that specific website to unsubscribe or opt-out. Barefoot By The Sea: Mermaid Encounters LLC, Barefoot By The Sea: Mermaid Academy LLC, MermaidDorian.com, will continue to adhere to this Policy with respect to any personal information previously collected.

    Links to Other Websites

    Our Site does contain links to affiliate and other websites. Barefoot By The Sea: Mermaid Encounters LLC, MermaidDorian.com, Barefoot By The Sea: Mermaid Academy LLC, does not claim nor accept responsibility for any privacy policies, practices and/or procedures of other such websites. Therefore, we encourage all users and visitors to be aware when they leave our website and to read the privacy statements of every website that collects personally identifiable information. This Privacy Policy Agreement applies only and solely to the information collected by our website.

    Notice to European Union Users

    Barefoot By The Sea: Mermaid Encounters LLC, MermaidDorian.com, Barefoot By The Sea Mermaid Academy LLC’s operations are located primarily in the United States. If you provide information to us, the information will be transferred out of the European Union (EU) and sent to the United States. (The adequacy decision on the EU-US Privacy became operational on August 1, 2016. This framework protects the fundamental rights of anyone in the EU whose personal data is transferred to the United States for commercial purposes. It allows the free transfer of data to companies that are certified in the US under the Privacy Shield. By providing personal information to us, you are consenting to its storage and use as described in this Policy.

    Security

    Barefoot By The Sea: Mermaid Encounters LLC, MermaidDorian.com, Barefoot By The Sea: Mermaid Academy LLC takes precautions to protect your information. When you submit sensitive information (e.g. credit card information), that information is encrypted and transmitted to us in a secure way. You can verify this by looking for a lock icon in the address bar and looking for “https” at the beginning of the address of the webpage.

    While we use encryption to protect sensitive information transmitted online, we also protect your information offline. Only employees who need the information to perform a specific job (for example, billing or customer service) are granted access to personally identifiable information. The computers and servers in which we store personally identifiable information are kept in a secure environment. This is all done to prevent any loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure or modification of the user’s personal information are under our control.

    Acceptance of Terms

    By using this website, you are hereby accepting the terms and conditions stipulated within the Privacy Policy Agreement. If you are not in agreement with our terms and conditions, then you should refrain from further use of our sites. In addition, your continued use of our website following the posting of any updates or changes to our terms and conditions shall mean that you agree and acceptance of such changes.

    How to Contact Us

    If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Privacy Policy Agreement related to our website, please feel free to contact us at the following email, telephone number, or mailing address:

    Email: Barefootbytheseakw@gmail.com

    Telephone number: 340-473-7279

    Mailing Address: 508 Southard Street Apartment 205

    Key West, Florida 33040