Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 12, 2025

Welcome to icodebythesea.com. This Privacy Policy explains how your personal data is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by I Code By The Sea Inc., a Canadian company based in Newfoundland.

For the purposes of data protection laws, I Code By The Sea Inc. is the “data controller.”

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or your personal data, you can contact:
📧 jamie@icodebythesea.com

2. What Data We Collect

Automatically Collected Data

When you visit the site, our website platform Squarespace automatically collects some data using cookies and analytics tools, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Time spent on pages

  • Referring websites or links

Direct Communication

We do not use forms to collect personal data on the site. If you choose to contact us, it is done through your own email client using the "Email Me" button.

No Other Data Collection

  • No newsletter sign-ups

  • No comments or user accounts

  • No direct storage of personal data by this site

3. How and Why We Use Your Data

We use the data collected via Squarespace for the following purposes:

  • To understand how visitors use the site

  • To monitor performance and improve user experience

  • To ensure secure and efficient operation of the website

We do not use your data for:

  • Advertising

  • Profiling

  • Selling or sharing with marketing services

4. Cookies

This site uses cookies provided by Squarespace to:

  • Enable core site functionality

  • Collect basic analytics data

A cookie banner is shown on your first visit, allowing you to manage cookie preferences.

For more information, please see Squarespace’s Cookie Policy.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the GDPR, we process your personal data using the following legal bases:

  • Consent – for optional cookies and analytics, collected via the cookie banner

  • Legitimate interests – to maintain and improve the site’s performance and security

6. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We only share personal data with:

  • Squarespace, our website provider (hosting, analytics, cookies)

  • YouTube, when you view embedded videos

These providers may process your data on servers located outside your country.

7. International Data Transfers

Some data may be transferred outside of Canada and the EU, including to the United States. This occurs when:

  • Squarespace processes analytics and website data

  • You interact with embedded YouTube content

We rely on Standard Contractual Clauses or similar safeguards to ensure your data remains protected during international transfers.

8. Data Retention

We do not retain any personal data directly.

Analytics and technical data are retained by Squarespace in accordance with their policies. Data is kept only as long as necessary for performance monitoring and legal compliance.

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

  • Access – Request a copy of your personal data

  • Rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Erasure – Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")

  • Restriction – Limit how your data is used

  • Objection – Object to certain types of processing

  • Withdraw consent – For processing based on your consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact:
📧 jamie@icodebythesea.com

We will respond to all requests within 30 days as required by law.

10. Data Security

Your data is protected by the security features provided by Squarespace, including:

  • HTTPS (SSL encryption)

  • Secure hosting infrastructure

  • Firewall protection and monitoring

We also follow general good security practices such as using strong passwords and limiting access to authorized individuals only.

11. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “last updated” date.

We recommend checking this page occasionally to stay informed about how your data is handled.

12. Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, you can contact:
📧 jamie@icodebythesea.com