This Policy contains the following clauses:
1. Definitions
2. Data Collected
3. Our Use of Data
4. Third Party Web Sites and Services
5. Changes of Business Ownership and Control
6. Controlling Access to your Data
7. Your Right to Withhold Information
8. Accessing your own Data
9. Security
10. Cookies
11. Changes to this Policy
12. Copyright

1. Definitions

"The Search & Rescue Community" - "Maritime Rescue World" - "Maritime Rescue Network" - "Senior Admin Resource Team or SAR Team" - "Maritime Rescue Video" - "Maritime Rescue Forum" - "MRN Mentor" - "Rescue Zone" - "Searchlight" & "Webflash" are website titles are original ideas and are owned by the www.maritime-rescue.com domain and remain our intellectual property.

For the purposes of use on the www.maritime-rescue.com domain the word "Maritime" refers to any body of water i.e.: ocean, sea, harbour, inlet, lagoon, lake, pond, pool, canal, river, stream, loch, estuary, wetlands, reservoir etc.

The term "Network" refers to the domain www.maritime-rescue.com.

The term "Webmaster or webmaster" refers to the owner of the www.maritime-rescue.com domain.

The "Senior Admin Resource or SAR Team" are registered members that have control of certain areas of the "Network" and will only be approved by the webmaster.

The abbreviation "MRN refers to Maritime Rescue Network"
The abbreviation "MRW refers to Maritime Rescue World"

2. Data Collected

Personal data collected by the webmaster will never knowingly be past on to any third parties without the owners prior written consent . Usernames, valid email addresses, rescue team positions, identities, IP addresses and locations will be required for the membership registration process.

3. Our Use of Data

The data we request from individuals wishing to become members of the www.maritime-rescue.com domain at registration will only be used by the webmaster to confirm your location, rescue team position, identity and valid email address. These are requirements of membership to ensure a professional, reliable and competent 'network' presentation.

4. Third Party Websites and Services

The webmaster can not  guarantee the content of any external website links from this domain, nor can he be held responsible for any external services offered on this website by virtue of the fact that he is not in control of any external websites or services. The webmaster intends to check all external links and services on a regular basis to ensure they legitimately belong on the www.maritime-rescue.com domain. Any external links or services offered that are found to be unacceptable will be removed without prior warning by the webmaster or Administration Team.

5. Changes of Ownership or Control

Any changes of overall ownership or control of the www.maritime-rescue.com domain will be posted on the homepage of this website IF and when it occurs.

6. Controlling Access to your Data

Every reasonable effort will be made by the owner of this domain to protect your data from outside sources, but can not be held responsible in the event of any illegal activity by any third party gaining unauthorised access.

7. Your Right to Withhold Information

Your right to withhold information will not be infringed to the point that not supplying required registration information will mean that membership to the "Network" will be denied. The reason for this is explained in section 3 above.

8. Accessing Your Own Data

Each registered member will be able to access their own profile and make changes to how, and if, it can be viewed by other registered members.

9. Security

The security of member details, login usernames, email addresses and especially passwords on the "Network" is considered to be high priority and to this end your details should not be shared with anyone. Login IP addresses will be checked regularly to inhibit fraudulent use.

10. Cookies

If you have set your system to allow the use of Cookies they will be placed on your computers hard drive to enable improved use of this website. They are commonly used on the world wide web and they are in no way harmful to your computer.

11. Changes to this Policy

Any amendments made to this Privacy Policy will be made on this page and will be highlighted to draw your attention to them, they will be carried out without prior notice and it is your responsibility to check this page regularly and adhere to this Policy.

12. Copyright

All material (text, icon, image, sound or video - in any format) on this website is protected by Copyright Laws and must not be reproduced without written permission from its respective owner AND the website Administrator.

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