Policies

Published: January 2026

Street Media, LLC (“Street Media,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates publications, websites, and related print and digital services. Marina Times and www.marinatimes.com are operated and published by Street Media, LLC.

This page summarizes Marina Times’ site policies. Please refer to the full policies linked below for additional details.

  1. Privacy Policy
  2. Cookies Policy
  3. Terms of Use

Contact

If you have questions about these policies, please contact us at [email protected].


1. Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you access or use www.marinatimes.com (the “Service”).

For users located in the European Economic Area (“EEA”), where applicable, Street Media acts as a data controller for personal data collected through the Service.

By using the Service, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect information directly from you, automatically when you use the Service, and from third parties as described below.

Information You Provide

You may choose to provide personal information such as:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Contact information
  • Any information you submit through forms, subscriptions, or communications with us

If you post comments or other content publicly, that information may be visible to others. Please avoid sharing sensitive personal details in public areas of the Service.

Information Collected Automatically

When you access the Service, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device identifiers
  • Pages visited, time spent, and referring/exit pages
  • General location information (such as city or region)

This information helps us understand how the Service is used and improve its performance and content.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Service, remember preferences, analyze usage, and support advertising.

For more details about how cookies are used and how you can manage them, please see our Cookies Policy.

How We Use Information

We use personal information to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Service
  • Provide subscriptions, newsletters, and requested features
  • Respond to inquiries and provide support
  • Monitor usage and analyze performance
  • Personalize content and advertising, where permitted
  • Protect the security and integrity of our Service
  • Comply with legal obligations

Legal Bases for Processing (EEA Users)

If you are located in the EEA, we process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

  • Your consent
  • Performance of a contract
  • Legitimate interests (such as operating and improving our Service)
  • Compliance with legal obligations

Advertising and Analytics

We may work with analytics providers and advertising partners to measure usage and support advertising on the Service. These partners may use cookies or similar technologies to collect information about your interactions with the Service and other websites.

You can learn more about these practices and your choices in our Cookies Policy.

Sharing of Information

We may share personal information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With vendors who perform services on our behalf (such as hosting, analytics, email delivery, or advertising support)
  • Affiliates: With other publications operated by Street Media, consistent with this Privacy Policy
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or transfer of assets
  • Legal Requirements: To comply with law, legal process, or governmental requests
  • Protection: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Street Media, our users, or others

We do not permit service providers to use personal information for their own purposes.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Data Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in the United States or other locations where Street Media or its service providers operate. Data protection laws in these locations may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • Access to your data
  • Correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion of personal data
  • Restriction or objection to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdrawal of consent

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below. We may verify your identity before responding.

Children’s Privacy

The Service does not address anyone under the age of 18 and we do not knowingly collect Personal Data from anyone under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Data from children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.


2. Cookies Policy

This Cookies Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are used on www.marinatimes.com (the “Service”).

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember preferences, and collect information about site usage.

Cookies may be session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (which remain until deleted or expired).

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Operate and secure the Service
  • Remember user preferences
  • Analyze traffic and performance
  • Support advertising and measure effectiveness

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the operation of our Service and to enable core functionality such as page navigation, security, and access to certain features. The Service cannot function properly without these cookies.
  • Functional Cookies: Allow the Service to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the Service. We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, to help with collecting data and analytics.
  • Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver and measure advertising, including interest-based ads where permitted.

Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party service providers, such as analytics or advertising partners, to place cookies on the Service. These cookies are governed by the third parties’ own privacy policies.

We use Google Analytics to monitor and analyze the use of our Service. Google Analytics is a web analytics service offered by Google that tracks and reports website traffic. For more information on Google’s privacy practices, please see Google’s Privacy and Terms here. You can opt-out of having your data used by Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on here.

Your Choices

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

For more information about cookies and advertising choices, visit:


 3. Terms of Use

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of www.marinatimes.com  (the “Site”).

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

User Conduct

You agree not to use the Site to:

  • Post or transmit unlawful, harmful, threatening, defamatory, obscene, misleading, or hateful content
  • Harm or exploit minors in any way
  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent affiliation
  • Upload malware, spam, chain letters, pyramid schemes, or unauthorized advertising
  • Interfere with site operations, servers, or networks
  • Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) without express permission
  • Attempt unauthorized access to non-public areas
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or tamper with Site software or metadata
  • Infringe intellectual property, privacy, or other legal rights

We reserve the right to remove content or restrict access at our sole discretion.

User Content

“User Content” includes any material you submit publicly on the Site, such as comments, messages, or other postings.

You acknowledge and agree that:

  • User Content is non-confidential and non-proprietary
  • You are solely responsible for User Content you submit
  • We may (but are not obligated to) review, edit, remove, or republish User Content

By submitting User Content, you grant Streetl Media and its affiliates a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, distribute, and display such content in any media, including print, without compensation.

Moderation & Enforcement

We may access, preserve, and disclose User Content or account information if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to:

  • Comply with legal obligations or process
  • Enforce these Terms
  • Address claims of rights violations
  • Protect the safety, rights, or property of users or the public

Violations of these Terms may result in suspension or permanent termination of access.

Intellectual Property

All content on the Site — including text, images, logos, audio, video, and design — is owned by or licensed to Street Media or its content providers and is protected by intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without prior written permission, except as permitted by law.

Copyright Infringement (DMCA Notice)

All materials on the Site, including without limitation, logos, images, text, illustrations, audio and video files are protected by copyrights, trademarks, service marks, or other proprietary rights which are either owned by or licensed to the Site or owned by other parties who have posted on the Site. Materials from the Site and from any other web site owned, operated, controlled, or licensed by the Site may not be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted, or distributed in any way. In posting content on the Site, you grant the Site, and its owners and licensees, the right to use, reproduce, distribute, translate, modify, adapt, publicly perform, publicly display, archive and create derivative works from the posted content.

If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed, please contact us at [email protected] with the following information:

  • Description of the copyrighted work
  • Location of the allegedly infringing material
  • Your contact information
  • A good-faith statement that the use is unauthorized
  • A statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate

Fees

Certain areas of the Site may require payment to post content. Fees are non-refundable, including when content is removed for policy violations.

Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content, accuracy, or practices. Access them at your own risk.

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS.
WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not guarantee uninterrupted, secure, or error-free operation.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Street Media and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, or special damages arising from your use of the Site.

If you are dissatisfied with the Site, your sole remedy is to stop using it.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Street Media and its affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses (including attorneys’ fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Site
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your infringement of any rights of another party

Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware. Any disputes shall be brought exclusively in state or federal courts located in Delaware.

Any claim must be filed within one (1) year after it arises.

Severability & Waiver

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect. Failure to enforce any right does not constitute a waiver.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance.

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