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TERMS & POLICIES

 

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TERMS OF USE

1. Information About Us
The Guidezine.com website (the “Website”) and mobile application (the “App”) are operated by Mermaid & Triton LLC, a company registered in Florida ("we" or "us"). These terms (“Terms of Use”) govern your use of our Website, App, and related services.

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References to “you” and “your” mean the user of the Website or App. By using the Website or App, you agree to comply with these Terms of Use and any other policies mentioned herein. For specific services, additional terms may apply:

  • (a) Personal information you provide is governed by our [Privacy Policy], outlining how we collect, use, and safeguard your information. We may also collect personal data for managing your account, subscriptions, and to measure the performance of our marketing campaigns. Your data may be used to send marketing offers, based on your consent. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link included in our emails.

  • (b) Our [Cookie Policy] describes how cookies are used to enhance your experience and track usage of the Website or App.

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2. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Website or App, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you disagree, you should not access or use the Website or App. Please take the time to read these Terms, and feel free to save or print them for future reference.

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These Terms represent the entire agreement between you and us regarding your use of the Website or App.

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3. Access to the Website or App
Access to our Website or App is provided on a temporary basis. We reserve the right to modify, withdraw, or suspend access without notice for maintenance, upgrades, or other reasons. We also reserve the right to update content or functionality at any time. We are not responsible for disruptions caused by factors beyond our control, such as internet availability or security risks associated with data transmission.

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You are responsible for ensuring that anyone accessing the Website or App through your internet connection is aware of and complies with these Terms. We may disable your access if we believe you have violated any applicable terms or policies.

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4. Acceptable Use
By using the Website or App, you agree to act lawfully and ethically. You must not:

  • Use the Website or App for any illegal, harmful, or fraudulent activities.

  • Manipulate or tamper with content, reviews, or ratings on the Website or App.

  • Transmit harmful software, viruses, or other malicious code.

  • Engage in unauthorized advertising or spam activities.

  • Bypass security features, reverse engineer, or attempt to decompile the Website or App’s software.

You must not impair the functionality of the Website or App or interfere with other users' enjoyment of the service.

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5. Guidezine Account Terms
By registering for a Guidezine account, you agree to use it only for personal, non-commercial purposes. Your login credentials are personal and should remain confidential. You are responsible for securing your login information, and we are not liable for unauthorized use of your account. Commercial use of a Guidezine account is strictly prohibited.

 

6. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on the Website and App is the exclusive property of Mermaid & Triton LLC (trading as "Guidezine") or third-party contributors licensed to Guidezine. This content is protected by international copyright laws. You may not download, reproduce, copy, store, modify, or use any materials from the Website or App in any way, without prior written permission from Guidezine. The use of any material as the basis for another creative concept is strictly prohibited and constitutes a violation of copyright laws.

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We expressly reserve all rights in and to the Guidezine domain names, the trade mark "GUIDEZINE," its logo, and other related service marks, trade names, or other trademarks relating to our Website, App, and products or services. Other trademarks, products, and company names mentioned on the Website or App may be trademarks of their respective owners, and all such rights are reserved.

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7. Linking to Our Website
You may link to our homepage, provided you do so legally and without suggesting any association, endorsement, or approval by us. You must not link from websites containing inappropriate or illegal content. We reserve the right to withdraw linking permission without notice.

 

8. Reliance on Information
The content provided on the Website or App, including reviews and descriptions, is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Any reliance on the information posted is at your own risk. We disclaim responsibility for inaccuracies or typographical errors in the content.

 

9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
We provide the Website and App “as is” and without any warranties or guarantees. To the extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. We are not responsible for damages to your devices or data resulting from your use of the Website or App.

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Our liability for any direct or indirect damages is limited to the fullest extent allowed by law. However, nothing in these Terms excludes our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be limited by law.

 

10. Third-Party Links and Content
The Website or App may contain links to third-party websites. We do not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of any third-party content and are not responsible for any damages or losses arising from your use of those websites.

 

11. Security
While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee the security of data transmitted online. You transmit data at your own risk. Once we receive your information, we implement security measures to prevent unauthorized access.

 

12. Changes to Legal Notices and Terms of Use
We may update these Terms of Use or any legal notices on the Website or App at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective once posted. Continued use of the Website or App after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. Please review this page regularly to stay informed of any updates.

 

13. Governing Law
These Terms of Use and any disputes arising from your use of the Website or App are governed by U.S. law, subject to mandatory local laws in your country of residence.

 

 

 

PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: October 2024

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1. Purpose

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the personal information of users (“you” or “your”) on the Guidezine.com website (the “Site”) and mobile application (the “App”). Specifically, it explains:

  • What personal data we collect;

  • How we use that data;

  • Who has access to the data collected;

  • Your rights regarding the data; and

  • Our cookie policy.

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This Privacy Policy applies in addition to our Terms of Use.

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2. Consent

By using our Website or App, you consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. Where the legal basis for processing your personal data relies on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time by contacting us at hello@guidezine.com. Withdrawing consent does not affect the legality of any data processing carried out before the withdrawal.

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3. Legal Basis for Processing

We only collect and process your personal data when there is a lawful basis to do so, including:
A. Your consent for specific processing purposes;
B. The necessity of processing for our legitimate business interests, provided these interests are not overridden by your rights. Our legitimate interests include producing and publishing content relevant to users;
C. The necessity to process data to fulfill contractual obligations with you, such as providing requested services. Failure to provide required personal data may result in our inability to provide these services.

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4. Personal Data We Collect

We collect only the personal data necessary to achieve the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Automatically Collected Data:
When you visit our Site or App, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address;

  • Geographic location;

  • Links clicked;

  • Content viewed.

Data You Provide Voluntarily:
We may also collect personal data when you perform certain activities on our Site, including:

  • First and last name;

  • Age and date of birth;

  • Gender;

  • Email address;

  • Phone number;

  • Physical address;

  • Payment details;

  • Survey responses or feedback.

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This data is generally collected when you create an account, make a purchase, or fill out forms.

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5. Use of Personal Data

The data we collect is used solely for the purposes specified in this Privacy Policy or as disclosed on the relevant pages of our Site. We will not use your data for any purposes beyond what is stated.

  • Automatically collected data may be used for statistical analysis to enhance website performance and to tailor content, offers, and advertisements.

  • Data you provide voluntarily may be used for:

    • Communications and marketing;

    • Fulfilling orders or services;

    • Conducting statistical analyses to improve the Site and App.

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Comments and submissions may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

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6. Who We Share Personal Data With

We limit access to your personal data to employees and service providers who need it to fulfill the purposes stated in this Privacy Policy.
We may disclose your data in the following circumstances:

  1. To comply with legal obligations;

  2. In response to legal proceedings;

  3. To protect our legal rights;

  4. In the event of a business sale, where data is transferred to the buyer.

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If you follow hyperlinks from our Site to other websites, please note that we are not responsible for their privacy practices.

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7. Data Retention

We store your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected.

  • For comments, we retain the comment and its metadata indefinitely to facilitate future moderation.

  • For registered users, personal information is stored in their profile, which users can view, edit, or delete at any time (except usernames). Administrators can also edit user information.

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8. Data Protection

We implement strict security measures, such as browser encryption and secure servers, to protect your personal data. Employees with access to personal data are bound by confidentiality agreements. However, no online data transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

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9. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  1. Right to be informed;

  2. Right of access;

  3. Right to rectification;

  4. Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”);

  5. Right to restrict processing;

  6. Right to data portability;

  7. Right to object.

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To exercise these rights or inquire about the personal data we hold, please contact us at hello@guidezine.com. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.

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10. Data Collection from Children

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 16, we will delete it immediately. Parents or guardians may contact us to have any such data deleted.

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11. Accessing, Modifying, and Deleting Data

If you wish to access, modify, or delete your personal data, or inquire about its use, please contact us at hello@guidezine.com. We will respond promptly and in accordance with applicable laws.

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12. Cookie Policy

Cookies are small files stored on your device to enhance your browsing experience. You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies, but this may affect your experience on our Site.

We use the following types of cookies:

  1. Functional Cookies – To remember your preferences;

  2. Analytical Cookies – To collect data on how you use our Site to improve its performance;

  3. Targeting Cookies – To tailor content and ads to your preferences;

  4. Third-Party Cookies – From external services, such as social media or advertising networks, to analyze traffic and offer personalized content.

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We use cookies for login functionality and to retain your display preferences. When you log in, we set cookies to save your login information and display options. If you edit or publish content, a cookie will track your activity, expiring after one day.

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13. Embedded Content

Our Site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited that site directly and may track your interactions. Please review the privacy policies of such third-party sites.

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14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. When changes are made, the "Effective Date" will be updated at the top of this document. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

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15. Complaints

If you have any concerns or complaints about how we handle your personal data, please contact us at hello@guidezine.com. If you feel your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) or your state attorney general.

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Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns or complaints, you can contact us at:

Email: hello@guidezine.com

Mail: 1975 Morrill St, Sarasota, FL, 34236 United States

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