We are PolarTides ("we", "our", "us"). We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. If you have questions about your personal information please contact us.
This Site is affiliated with Freestar for the purposes of placing advertising on the Site, and Freestar will collect and use certain data for advertising purposes. To learn more about Freestar’s data usage, click here.
What information we hold about you
The type of data that we collect and process includes:
- Your name or username.
- Your email address.
- Your IP address.
- Further data may be collected if you choose to share it, such as if you fill out fields on your profile.
We collect some or all of this information in the following cases:
- You register as a member on this site.
- You fill out our contact form.
- You browse this site. See "Cookie policy" below.
- You fill out fields on your profile.
How your personal information is used
We may use your personal information in the following ways:
- For the purposes of making you a registered member of our site, in order for you to contribute content to this site.
- We may use your email address to inform you of activity on our site.
- Your IP address is recorded when you perform certain actions on our site. Your IP address is never publicly visible.
Other ways we may use your personal information:
- In addition to notifying you of activity on our site which may be relevant to you, from time to time we may wish to communicate with all members any important information such as newsletters or announcements by email. You can opt in to or opt out of such emails in your profile.
- We may collect non-personally identifiable information about you in the course of your interaction with our site. This information may include technical information about the browser or type of device you are using. This information will be used purely for the purposes of analytics and tracking the number of visitors to our site.
Keeping your data secure
We are committed to ensuring that any information you provide to us is secure. In order to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable measures and procedures to safeguard and secure the information that we collect.
Cookie policy
Cookies are small text files which are set by us on your computer which allow us to provide certain functionality on our site, such as being able to log in, or remembering certain preferences. Cookies are used on the website.
Rights
You have a right to access the personal data we hold about you or obtain a copy of it. To do so please contact us. If you believe that the information we hold for you is incomplete or inaccurate, you may contact us to ask us to complete or correct that information.
You also have the right to request the erasure of your personal data. Please contact us if you would like us to remove your personal data.
Acceptance of this policy
Continued use of our site signifies your acceptance of this policy. If you do not accept the policy then please do not use this site. When registering we will further request your explicit acceptance of the privacy policy.
Changes to this policy
We may make changes to this policy at any time. You may be asked to review and re-accept the information in this policy if it changes in the future.
Terms of Use
Agreement
This Terms of Use (this “Agreement”) sets forth the terms and conditions that apply to your use of “polartides.com” and its related or affiliated websites and webpages (hereafter referred to as “polartides.com,” or the “Website”) and the services and materials (the “Services”) offered to you by polartides.com.
PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU USE POLARTIDES.COM OR ANY SERVICE PROVIDED BY POLARTIDES (AS DEFINED BELOW). YOU ARE AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT JUST AS IF YOU HAD SIGNED IT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT, PLEASE DISCONTINUE YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE.
PolarTides, including its officers, directors, employees, representatives, and agents (collectively, “PolarTides”) may revise this Agreement at any time by posting an updated version to the website. You should visit this page from time to time to review the most current terms and provisions of this Agreement because they are binding to you.
Definitions
“Content” refers to information, notes, concepts, ideas, suggestions, or other materials submitted to any public or non-public area of the Website, including message boards, forums, contests, and chat rooms.
“You,” “your,” and “user” refer to all individuals or entities using or permitted to use this website for any reason.
“Employer” refers to any individual or entity seeking to pay, employ, or hire any user, whether as an employee or independent contractor.
Eligibility
You must be the age of majority as that is defined in your jurisdiction to visit or use the Website in any manner. You represent and warrant to PolarTides that you have reached the age of majority in your jurisdiction and that you have the right, authority, and capacity to agree to and abide by this Agreement. You also represent and warrant that you will use the Website in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations.
Intellectual Property Complaints and Use of Material
All website design, text, graphics, images, photographs, illustrations, audio clips, video clips, artwork, logos, button icons, software, and other copyrightable elements, and the selection, collection, and arrangement thereof, and trademarks and tradenames (collectively, the "Material") are the property of PolarTides, its licensors, or other respective owners and are protected under applicable laws.
PolarTides grants you a personal, non-exclusive, non-assignable, and non-transferable license to view and download a single copy for personal, non-commercial use only. You agree not to reproduce, modify, distribute, or display any Material without written permission from PolarTides. Unauthorized use may result in civil or criminal penalties.
General Prohibited Uses
You may not use the Website to violate any law, infringe intellectual property rights, or transmit offensive or unlawful content. You are also prohibited from attempting to breach security, transmit harmful code, spam users, or interfere with the operation of the site in any way.
Violations may result in termination of your access and potential civil or criminal liability. PolarTides may remove content or restrict users at its discretion.
Registration and Account Security
Certain features require registration. By registering, you agree to provide accurate information and keep it updated. You are responsible for maintaining your password’s confidentiality and for all activities that occur under your account. Notify PolarTides immediately of unauthorized use.
Posting, Content, and Conduct
By submitting content, you grant PolarTides a worldwide, perpetual, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute that content for any lawful purpose. You represent that you own or have permission to use any material you post.
Security
Do not share sensitive personal data with other users. Always exercise caution when interacting online. You assume full responsibility for your communications and any resulting outcomes.
Representations and Warranties; Disclaimer
YOU USE THIS SITE AT YOUR OWN RISK. POLARTIDES PROVIDES THE WEBSITE “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. POLARTIDES DOES NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE.
Limitation of Liability
Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Website is to stop using it. The maximum liability of PolarTides for any damages shall not exceed $50.
Links to Other Websites
The Website may contain links to external websites not controlled by PolarTides. These are provided for convenience only. PolarTides is not responsible for the content, legality, or accuracy of any external sites and does not endorse their products or services.
Modifications
PolarTides reserves the right to modify these terms at any time by posting an updated version on the Website. Continued use constitutes acceptance of any modifications.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless PolarTides, its employees, and affiliates from any claims or damages arising from your use of the Website or violation of this Agreement.
Miscellaneous
This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey. Any disputes will be handled in the courts of New Jersey. If any provision is found invalid, the remaining provisions remain in effect. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between you and PolarTides.
Contact Information
Contact us at help@polartides.com
Advertising Disclaimer
Reference in this website to any specific commercial products, process, service, manufacturer, or company does not constitute its endorsement or recommendation by PolarTides. PolarTides is not responsible for the contents of any “off-site” web page referenced from or advertised on this website. Conversely, PolarTides does not take any ownership of content found on external websites that link back to this site.
Information or services detailed on external sites are not endorsed, warranted, or guaranteed and are not necessarily representative of the views of PolarTides. PolarTides has not conducted any independent research regarding third party claims or advertisements and cannot verify their accuracy. Users purchase and use any third-party products at their own risk.