Beyond the Blue Sailing Adventures
Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Beyond the Blue Sailing Adventures ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, enroll in our courses, or book our charters. By using our services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you provide to us directly, such as your name, email address, telephone number, sailing experience, and payment details. We also collect automated technical data including IP addresses, browser types, and usage patterns through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
3. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used to process bookings, manage certifications, provide customer support, and improve our maritime services. We may also use your data to send administrative information, respond to inquiries, or deliver marketing communications that we believe may be of interest to you.
4. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies to analyze web traffic, optimize site performance, and personalize content. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, but keep in mind that this may affect the functionality of certain parts of our website.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We share your data with third-party service providers (such as payment processors, marina operators, and insurance partners) only as necessary to fulfill the services you have requested and in compliance with strict data protection agreements.
6. Data Security
Beyond the Blue employs industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, please be aware that no security system is infallible.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
8. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or limit the use of your personal data. You may also opt-out of receiving promotional communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal info, please contact us immediately to have it deleted.
10. International Data Transfers
GDPR Notice for European Union Users
If you are located in the EU, your data may be transferred to the United States. By using our services, you consent to this transfer and processing as described in this Policy.
Your GDPR Rights Include:
• The right to be informed
• The right of access
• The right to rectification
• The right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
• The right to restrict processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to object
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@beyondthebluesailingadventures.com
We will respond to all requests within one month as required by law.
11. Unsubscribe or Opt-Out
To stop receiving promotional emails, send a request to info@beyondthebluesailingadventures.com
For third-party communications, please unsubscribe directly through their websites.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us at:
Beyond the Blue Sailing Adventures
Email: Info@beyondthebluesailingadventures.com
Address: 7901 4th Street N, STE 300, St Petersburg, FL, 33702
Phone: +1 (239) 486-3141