Disclaimer
The information contained on this website is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by Bluewater Miles and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website. Through this website, you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of Bluewater Miles. We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them. Every effort is made to keep the website up and running smoothly. However, Bluewater Miles takes no responsibility for, and will not be liable for, the website being temporarily unavailable due to technical issues beyond our control.
License and Ownership
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You may distribute copies of the materials to third parties provided you do not do so for profit and each copy is unaltered and complete. Extracting graphics and/or parts of the text is prohibited.
Privacy Policy
This privacy policy sets out how Bluewater Miles uses and protects any information that you give Bluewater Miles when you use this website.
Bluewater Miles is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.
Bluewater Miles may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This policy is effective from 21.06.2021
What we collect
We may collect the following information:
- Contact information including email address
- Demographic information such as postcode, preferences and interests
- Other information relevant to surveys and/or offers
What we do with the information we gather
We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, in particular for the following reasons:
- We may use the information to improve our trips and services.
- We may periodically send promotional emails about new trips, special offers or other information which we think you may find interesting using the email address you have provided.
- From time to time, we may also use your information to contact you for market research purposes. We may contact you by email, phone, fax or mail. We may use the information to customise the website according to your interests.
Security
We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.
How we use cookies
We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyse data about web page traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to visitor needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system.
Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.
You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.
Cookie declaration
Cookie PreferencesLinks to other websites
Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.
Content Attributions
This website may use some public images and other resources. We give credit to the authors below:
- Maritime Knowledge image used in mob article.
- BoatUS magazine images used in mob article.
- Kraken Yachts image used in mob article.
- Maritime NZ image used in mob article.
- Maryland School of Sailing images used in mob article.
- Image from Oceanography and Marine Biology: An Introduction to Marine Science, David W. Townsend used in Waves and your boat article.
- Devon and Cornwall Wild Swimming images used in Waves and your boat article.
- StormGeo images used in Waves and your boat article.
- The Bureau of Meteorology images used in Waves and your boat article.
- The Voyager's Handbook - for many lessons learned and tips that we incorporated in our resources
If you believe that any of the content should not be used by us, please write to or email us as soon as possible. We will promptly correct or remove any content found to be used incorrectly.
Controlling your personal information
You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways:
- Whenever you are asked to fill in a form on the website, look for the box that you can click to indicate that you do not want the information to be used by anybody for direct marketing purposes
- If you have previously agreed to us using your personal information for direct marketing purposes, you may change your mind at any time by writing to or emailing us at [email protected]
- We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting if you tell us that you wish this to happen.
- You may request details of personal information which we hold about you.
- If you believe that any information, we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to or email us as soon as possible. We will promptly correct or remove any information found to be incorrect.