O.C.E.A.N., INC. PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated: August 11, 2026
O.C.E.A.N., Inc. is committed to respecting the privacy of visitors to its website. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, and protected when you visit www.oceaninc.org or use website features operated by O.C.E.A.N., Inc. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please discontinue use of the website.
We do not sell your personal information. Information you choose to provide is used to respond to your requests, provide information or services you have requested, administer website functions, and support the work of O.C.E.A.N., Inc.
Information We Collect
You may visit much of the O.C.E.A.N., Inc. website without providing personally identifying information. When you choose to use certain website features, we may collect information that you voluntarily provide, such as:
• Your name, email address, telephone number, county, and message when you use the Contact Us form;
• Your email address when you subscribe to O.C.E.A.N., Inc. updates or other communications;
• Information submitted through employment-related forms or inquiries; and
• Other information you choose to provide when requesting information, assistance, or services through the website.
If you do not provide information requested for a particular website feature, O.C.E.A.N., Inc. may be unable to respond to your request or provide that feature.
Information Collected Automatically
When you use the website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser or device information, referring pages, pages visited, dates and times of visits, and similar website usage information. This information may be used to operate and secure the website, diagnose technical issues, understand how visitors use the site, improve website content and usability, and prepare aggregate statistical reports.
Cookies and Analytics
The website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality and understand how the site is used. O.C.E.A.N., Inc. may also use website analytics services, which can include analytics tools provided by its website platform or services such as Google Analytics, when enabled. These services may collect information about website visits and interactions using cookies or similar technologies.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the website. Where applicable, third-party analytics providers process information according to their own terms and privacy policies.
How We Use Information
O.C.E.A.N., Inc. may use information collected through the website to:
• Respond to questions, messages, requests for information, and service inquiries;
• Provide communications or updates that you have requested;
• Process website submissions, including employment-related inquiries or applications;
• Operate, maintain, protect, and improve the website;
• Analyze website usage and performance in aggregate; and
• Comply with applicable legal, regulatory, grant, or administrative requirements.
Sharing of Information
O.C.E.A.N., Inc. does not sell personal information collected through the website. Information may be shared with service providers that assist with website hosting, communications, analytics, security, or other technology functions when reasonably necessary to operate the website. Information may also be disclosed when required by law, legal process, or governmental request, or when reasonably necessary to protect the rights, property, safety, or security of O.C.E.A.N., Inc., its clients, website users, or others.
Email Communications
If you provide your email address and request or consent to receive updates from O.C.E.A.N., Inc., you may unsubscribe from future marketing or informational emails by using the unsubscribe option included in those communications. Administrative or service-related communications may still be sent when necessary to respond to a request or provide requested information.
Third-Party Websites and Services
The O.C.E.A.N., Inc. website may contain links to third-party websites, applications, forms, or resources. O.C.E.A.N., Inc. does not control the privacy, security, or content practices of third parties. When you leave the O.C.E.A.N., Inc. website or use a third-party service, the privacy policy and terms of that third party will apply.
Security
O.C.E.A.N., Inc. uses reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no website, electronic transmission, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Data Retention
O.C.E.A.N., Inc. may retain information collected through the website for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, respond to requests, maintain appropriate records, comply with applicable requirements, or protect legitimate organizational interests.
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination
O.C.E.A.N., Inc. is committed to equal opportunity and equal access in its employment, programs, services, and activities and does not discriminate on any basis prohibited by applicable federal or state law.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
O.C.E.A.N., Inc. may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in website practices, technology, services, or applicable requirements. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will indicate when the policy was most recently revised.
Contact O.C.E.A.N., Inc.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this website, or information you have submitted through the website, please contact:
O.C.E.A.N., Inc.
40 Main Street
Toms River, NJ 08753
Phone: (732) 244-9041
Email: info@oceaninc.org
Website: www.oceaninc.org