Privacy Policy

A legal disclaimer

The information provided in this Privacy Policy is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Blue Ocean Strategies LLC (“Blue Ocean,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of the information contained herein. Your use of this Privacy Policy and your reliance on any content is solely at your own risk.

Blue Ocean reserves the right to modify, update, or replace any part of this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. The date of the most recent revision is noted at the top of this document. By continuing to use our website or services after changes are posted, you agree to be bound by the updated Privacy Policy.

Nothing in this Privacy Policy creates a warranty of any kind, nor does it establish any contractual obligation beyond the terms explicitly set forth in a separately executed agreement or order form. Under no circumstances shall Blue Ocean, its officers, directors, employees, agents, or affiliates be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your access to or use of this Privacy Policy, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to its conflict of law principles. If any provision of this Privacy Policy is held to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Privacy Policy

Blue Ocean Strategies LLC (“Blue Ocean,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (www.blueoceandc.com) or use our services (collectively, the “Service”). Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms, please discontinue use of our Service.

1. Information We Collect

1.1. Information You Provide Directly

Account Data: Name, email address, billing address, phone number, company name, and other information you submit when registering or subscribing.
Communications: Any content you send us via contact forms, support tickets, or email (e.g., questions, feedback).

1.2. Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and other engagement metrics.
Device & Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device identifiers, and network information.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to recognize you, remember preferences, and analyze trends.

2. How We Use Your Information
We put your data to work in the following ways:

Service Delivery & Improvement: To provide, maintain, and enhance our Service; to troubleshoot, personalize, and optimize your experience.
Billing & Administration: To process payments, verify your subscription, and manage account details.
Support & Communication: To respond to inquiries, send account notifications, updates, and promotional offers (you can opt out at any time).
Analytics & Insights: To analyze usage patterns and improve functionality.
Legal Compliance & Protection: To comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and protect against fraud or misuse.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information under these circumstances:

Service Providers: Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., payment processors, hosting providers, analytics). They are contractually bound to protect your data.
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, where your information may be among assets transferred.
Legal Requirements: When required by law or in response to valid legal process (e.g., subpoena), or to protect rights, property, or safety.
With Your Consent: Any other disclosures with your explicit permission.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Authenticate and remember you.
Store your preferences and settings.
Measure and analyze site performance and usage.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our Service.

5. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access & Portability: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
Correction: Ask us to correct or update inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
Objection & Restriction: Object to or request restriction of certain processing activities.
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by following the instructions in those messages or contacting us directly.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at privacy@blueoceandc.com. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.

6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information. However, no transmission or storage system is entirely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, so please help us by keeping your account credentials confidential.

7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide the Service, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When information is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Third-Party Links
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites, plugins, or applications. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

9. Children’s Privacy
Our Service is intended for users aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us to request deletion.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects when changes were made. Continued use of our Service after revisions indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out:

Blue Ocean Strategies LLC
Email: info@blueoceandc.com
Address: Alexandria, VA 22314

Thank you for trusting Blue Ocean Strategies with your information. We value your privacy and strive to safeguard it every day.