Privacy Policy

Effective Date

February 4, 2026

Plain-English Summary

We do not sell your personal information. We collect only what we need to respond to your request, provide services, and operate the business responsibly. We use reasonable safeguards to protect your information.

1) Information We Collect

When you contact us or submit a request through our website, we may collect:

• Contact details: name, email address, phone number
• Service request details: your message, preferred contact method, best time to reach you
• Vessel and marina details: boat length (LOA), boat name/make/model, marina/location, and any notes you choose to share
• Company name (if provided)

Important: Submitting a membership request is a request for information/quote and onboarding steps. It is not a payment or commitment by itself.

2) Keys, Codes, and Access Details (When Applicable)

If you become a customer, we may receive access details needed to perform services (for example, marina gate codes or vessel keys). We handle these details with care and do not share keys or codes with third parties without your authorization.

3) Information Collected Automatically

Like most websites, we (and our hosting providers) may automatically receive technical information when you visit the site, such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and approximate location derived from IP. This information is generally used for basic security, site performance, and improving the website experience.

4) How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries and messages submitted through the website
• Provide quotes, confirm service coverage, and share next steps after you submit a membership request
• Communicate with you by phone, text, or email based on your stated preference (or “no preference”)
• Provide and improve our services, including reporting and documentation (for example, visit reports)
• Protect the security and integrity of our website and business (fraud prevention, abuse detection)

5) How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your personal information except in limited situations needed to operate the business responsibly, such as:

• Service providers: vendors that help run the website or communicate with you (for example, web hosting and email delivery).
• Compliance with law: if required to comply with a legal obligation or valid legal process.
• Business transfers: if YachtWatchers is involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to reasonable confidentiality protections.

6) Payments

Your membership request step does not require payment. If YachtWatchers later offers online payments, we intend to use reputable payment processors. In that case, payment card information is typically collected and processed by the processor and not stored directly on our servers (except as needed for records like invoices/receipts).

7) Cookies, Analytics, and Social Links

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies for basic functionality and performance. We may also link to third-party platforms (for example, social media). If you click those links, you’ll be interacting with those third parties and their privacy policies will apply.

8) Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for responding to your request, providing services (if you become a customer), maintaining business records (for example, scheduling and documentation), and meeting legal/accounting requirements.

9) Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect the information you provide. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10) Your Choices and Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information. You can request updates or deletion by contacting us through our Contact page. Please note we may need to retain certain records for legal, safety, or accounting reasons.

11) Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are intended for adults and are not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

12) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page.

13) Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, call (409) 977-0738 or Email us.