Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 1, 2025
Last Updated: September 1, 2025

Blue Ocean Vending (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information provided through our website, blueoceanvending.com (the “Site”).

By using our Site, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that helps us provide and improve our services, including:

a. Information You Provide Directly:
When you submit a form, we may collect:

• Your name
• Company or location name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Type of business and daily visitor estimates
• Any notes or messages you include

b. Automatically Collected Information:
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect limited technical data such as:

• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• IP address (for security and analytics)
• Pages visited and time spent on the Site

This data is typically collected using cookies or similar tools and is used only to understand general site usage.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to your inquiries and requests
• Evaluate locations for potential vending placement
• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Send relevant updates or communications related to your request
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell or rent personal information to anyone.

3. Communication

By submitting a form or contacting us, you consent to receiving communications from Blue Ocean Vending by email, phone, or text message related to your inquiry or services. You can opt out of communications at any time by replying “STOP” to text messages or emailing us at hello@blueoceanvending.com.

4. Cookies and Analytics

Our Site may use basic cookies or analytics tools (like Google Analytics) to understand visitor behavior and improve performance.

Cookies do not give us access to your computer or personal information. You can disable cookies in your browser settings if preferred.

5. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

While we use secure methods to handle data, no internet transmission is 100% secure. Submitting information through this Site is at your own risk.

6. Sharing Information

We may share limited information with:

• Service providers who help us operate our business (e.g., web hosting or email services)
• Law enforcement or regulators, if required by law

We do not share your information for marketing or advertising purposes.

7. Your Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• The right to know what personal information we collect and how it’s used
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to opt out of the sale of personal data (we do not sell data)

To make a privacy request, email us at hello@blueoceanvending.com.

We will verify your identity before responding and comply within the timeframes required by law.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may include links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

Please review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Site and services are not directed toward children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect information from minors.

If we become aware that we’ve collected personal data from a child, we’ll delete it promptly.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Effective Date” above reflects the most recent revision. Updates take effect when posted.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Blue Ocean Vending
📧 privacy@blueoceanvending.com