Privacy Policy for BoatMarine

Last Updated: Jan 24 2025

At BoatMarine ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other global privacy regulations. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit www.boatmarinellc.com (the "Site") or interact with our services.

By using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect different types of information depending on your interactions with us:

A. Personal Information (Identifiable Data)

When you make a purchase, create an account, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact customer support, we may collect:

• Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number, shipping/billing address
• Payment Information: Credit/debit card details (processed securely via PCI-compliant third-party processors)
• Account Credentials: Username, password (stored securely using encryption)
• Order History: Past purchases, returns, and preferences

B. Non-Personal & Automated Data

When you browse our Site, we may automatically collect:

• Device & Browser Data: IP address, device type, operating system, browser type
• Cookies & Tracking Technologies: (See Section 5 for details)
• Analytics Data: Pages visited, session duration, clickstream data

C. Sensitive Personal Information (if applicable)

We do not intentionally collect sensitive data (e.g., race, religion, biometric data) unless required for legal compliance.

2. How We Use Your Information

For CCPA compliance, we disclose that we do not sell personal information.

3. How We Share Your Data

We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal), shipping carriers (FedEx, UPS), email marketing platforms (Mailchimp).
• Legal & Regulatory Authorities: When required by law (e.g., tax compliance, fraud investigations).
• Business Transfers: In case of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.

We ensure all third parties comply with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy laws.

4. International Data Transfers

Since we serve customers globally, your data may be transferred outside your country (e.g., from the EU to the USA). We rely on:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) (for GDPR compliance)
• Adequacy Decisions (where applicable)
• CCPA-compliant data-sharing agreements

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use:

• Essential Cookies (necessary for site functionality)
• Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)
• Marketing Cookies (Facebook Pixel, retargeting ads)

You can manage preferences via:

• Browser settings (disable cookies)
• Cookie consent banner (opt-out of non-essential tracking)

6. Your Privacy Rights

Under GDPR (EU/UK Residents)

• Right to Access - Request a copy of your data.
• Right to Rectification - Correct inaccurate information.
• Right to Erasure - Request deletion of your data.
• Right to Restrict Processing - Limit how we use your data.
• Right to Data Portability - Receive your data in a machine-readable format.
• Right to Object - Opt out of marketing or automated processing.

Under CCPA (California Residents)

• Right to Know - Request disclosure of collected data.
• Right to Delete - Ask for deletion of personal information.
• Right to Opt-Out - Say no to the "sale" of data (we do not sell data).
• Right to Non-Discrimination - No penalty for exercising rights.

To exercise these rights, email us at privacy@boatmarine.com or use our [Data Request Form].

7. Data Security & Retention

• Encryption: SSL/TLS for secure transactions.
• Access Controls: Limited to authorized personnel only.
• Retention Period: We keep data only as long as necessary (e.g., orders for tax compliance, marketing data until opt-out).

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect their data. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect legal changes. The latest version will always be posted on our Site with the effective date.

10. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights, contact:

BoatMarine Data Protection Officer
📧 Email: privacy@boatmarinellc.com
📬 Address: [Insert Physical Address, USA]