Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 11, 2025
Operated by: Charlie Romeo Media, LLC
Contact:chroniclers@thechroniclerlibrary.com

The Waterline Chronicles (“we,” “our,” “us”) is a media and educational platform operated by Charlie Romeo Media, LLC. Our ecosystem includes the Waterline Chronicles website, blog, podcast, and online store (collectively referred to as the “Services”).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, listen to our podcasts, engage with our content, or make purchases through our online store.

By using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Services immediately.

We collect information in several ways, depending on how you interact with our Services.

• Account and Contact Information: Name, email address, shipping/billing address, and payment details when purchasing items or signing up for newsletters.
   
• User Content: Comments, feedback, or messages submitted through our contact forms, blog posts, podcast Q&A, or email.
   
• Email Marketing Data: If you subscribe to our newsletter or updates, we collect your email address and preferences.
   

When you visit our site, we may collect:

• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, referring URLs, and time spent on pages.
   
• Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies, pixels, and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand visitor behavior, improve user experience, and analyze traffic trends.
   
• E-Commerce Data: Order history, cart activity, and related analytics through our online store.
   

We may receive information from:

• Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) for transaction verification.
   
• Podcast platforms (e.g., Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts) for listener engagement metrics.
   
• Marketing partners (e.g., Mailchimp or similar email marketing tools) for subscription management and analytics.
   

We use collected data to:

• Provide and maintain our Services, including podcast distribution, blog updates, and e-commerce functionality.
   
• Process orders and deliver purchased products.
   
• Communicate with users, including customer support, newsletters, and promotional updates (if consented).
   
• Analyze user behavior to improve our website, content, and marketing strategies.
   
• Protect against fraud, unauthorized transactions, or misuse of our Services.
   
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations.
   

We do not sell your personal information.

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), we rely on the following legal bases:

• Consent: When you sign up for newsletters or provide information voluntarily.
   
• Contract: When processing information required to fulfill a purchase or service request.
   
• Legal Obligation: When retaining data for tax, accounting, or legal compliance.
   
• Legitimate Interests: When analyzing trends, securing our systems, or improving Services in ways that do not override your privacy rights.
   

We may share information only as necessary with:

• Service Providers: Third parties that help us operate our Services (hosting, analytics, payment processing, order fulfillment).
   
• Podcast Distribution Platforms: To deliver and promote episodes across networks like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.
   
• Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our legal rights and the safety of users.
   

All service providers are required to safeguard your data and use it only for contracted purposes.

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to personalize your experience and analyze performance.
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings or through a cookie consent banner on our site.

Cookies we may use include:

• Essential Cookies: For basic functionality like shopping cart operations.
   
• Analytics Cookies: For performance tracking (Google Analytics).
   
• Marketing Cookies: For personalized ads or remarketing (if applicable).
   

Depending on your jurisdiction, you have the following rights:

• Right to access, correct, or delete your personal data.
   
• Right to data portability.
   
• Right to object to processing or withdraw consent.
   
• Right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.
   

• Right to request disclosure of data collected about you.
   
• Right to request deletion of your data.
   
• Right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data).
   
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.
   

You may exercise these rights by contacting us at contact@waterlinechronicles.com.

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy—typically as long as your account is active, your order history is relevant, or as required by law (e.g., tax or audit purposes).

We use industry-standard measures, including SSL encryption, secure hosting, and limited access controls, to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, no online transmission or storage system is completely secure, and you acknowledge this inherent risk by using our Services.

If you access our Services from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using our Services, you consent to this transfer and acknowledge that U.S. laws may differ from those in your country.

Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we discover such data, we will delete it promptly.

Our Services may include links to third-party websites, apps, or platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage users to review each site’s privacy policy.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” Significant updates may also be communicated via email or site notification.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

Charlie Romeo Media, LLC
Attn: Privacy Compliance
Email: chroniclers@thechroniclerlibrary.com
Address: Rockledge, FL, United States

By using our website, engaging with our podcasts, participating in our blog, or making purchases from our store, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Effective Date:5 July 2024
Last Updated: 5 July 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Charlie Romeo Media LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our services, including:

• The Wings of Rock mobile app (the “App”)
   
• The Wings of Rock Radio website at www.wingsofrockradio.com
   
• The Captain’s War Chronicles website at www.captainswarchronicles.com
   
• The Waterline Chronicles website at www.waterlinechronicles.com
   
• Any related services, content, or communications
   

By using any of our platforms, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

We may collect the following types of information:

• Name, email address, or other contact information (if voluntarily provided via contact forms, email sign-ups, or purchases)
   
• Payment or billing information (if applicable)
   

• IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and timestamps
   
• App interaction data (for Wings of Rock mobile app users)
   
• Referrer information and geolocation data (where applicable)
   

We use cookies and similar technologies for analytics, preferences, and functionality. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our websites and mobile app
   
• Improve user experience and content
   
• Send newsletters, updates, or promotional materials (if opted-in)
   
• Analyze trends and user behavior
   
• Comply with legal obligations
   

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information:

• With third-party service providers (e.g., analytics tools, payment processors)
   
• To comply with legal requirements or enforce our policies
   
• During a business transfer or restructuring
   

Our sites and app may link to or integrate with third-party platforms (e.g., YouTube, Spotify, social media, podcast hosts). Their data practices are governed by their own privacy policies.

We retain collected data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware, we will take steps to delete the information.

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, but no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

You may:

• Opt out of marketing emails
   
• Request access to or deletion of your personal data
   
• Disable cookies through your browser
   

Our services are operated in the United States. If you are accessing from outside the U.S., you consent to data transfer and processing under U.S. law.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted with a new “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the App or sites after changes constitutes acceptance.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact:

Charlie Romeo Media LLC
Email: chroniclers@thechroniclerlibrary.com
Mail:832 Faull Dr Unit B Rockledge FL 32955