Privacy Policy

ReefColors is a non-commercial website dedicated to underwater photography, marine life, and scuba diving. Protecting the privacy of our visitors is important, and this page explains what information may be collected when you use this website.

Information Collected

When you visit ReefColors, certain technical information is automatically recorded by the web server. This may include:

IP address
Date and time of access
Browser and operating system
Referring website (if applicable)
Pages visited on ReefColors

This information is used exclusively for the operation, maintenance, security, and statistical evaluation of the website. It is analyzed in aggregated form and is not used to identify individual visitors.

If you contact ReefColors using the contact form, the information you provide (such as your name, email address, and message) will be used solely to respond to your enquiry. Your personal information will not be sold, shared, or used for marketing purposes.

Cookies

ReefColors uses essential cookies required for the technical operation of the website. These cookies maintain your browsing session and ensure that the website functions correctly.

The website may also use cookies associated with embedded third-party services, such as YouTube videos or Google Maps. These services are provided by third parties and may collect information according to their own privacy policies.

You can configure your browser to reject or delete cookies at any time. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

Visitor Statistics

ReefColors uses the visitor statistics provided by the TTL Backlight gallery software to better understand how the website is used. These statistics include information such as page views, browser type, operating system, and general geographic origin derived from the IP address.

The collected information is used exclusively to improve the website and monitor its technical performance. It is not used to create personal user profiles or for advertising purposes.

Embedded Content

Some pages may contain embedded content from external providers, including:

YouTube videos
Google Maps

When you access such content, these providers may receive information about your visit, including your IP address, browser information, and the page you are viewing. If you are logged into your account with one of these providers, they may associate your visit with your user account. ReefColors has no control over the data collected by these services. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for further information.

External Links

ReefColors contains links to external websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to ReefColors. Please consult the privacy policies of external websites before submitting personal information.

Data Security

Reasonable technical and organizational measures are taken to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Data Retention

Messages submitted through the contact form are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry or to comply with applicable legal obligations.

Server log files are retained only for the period required for the secure operation and maintenance of the website.

Your Rights

If you are located in the European Union, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to:

request access to your personal data,
request correction of inaccurate data,
request deletion of your personal data where legally applicable,
request restriction of processing,
object to the processing of your personal data where applicable, and
lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please use the contact page.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes to the website or applicable legislation. The current version is always available on this page.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal data on ReefColors, please use the contact page.