PRIVACY POLICY

Privacy Policy

Effective date: August 29, 2025

Florida Yachtmasters (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using our website and services, you agree to this Policy.

1) Information We Collect

  • Contact details — name, email, phone, and messages you send via forms (e.g., Contact Us, Sell Your Yacht, Free Boat Valuation).
  • Boat details — vessel make/model/year, length, condition, upgrades, photos, asking price, location, and timeline to sell.
  • Website usage data — IP address, device/browser info, pages viewed, and interactions; gathered via cookies/analytics to improve performance and security.
  • Communications — preferences and records when you interact with our team (calls, email, SMS, chat).
  • Uploads — files or images you provide to support a valuation or listing.

2) How We Use Information

  • Brokerage services — evaluate vessels, prepare listings, respond to inquiries, schedule showings, manage offers and closings.
  • Customer support & marketing — send updates you request (e.g., market insights, new listings). You can opt out at any time.
  • Site operation & security — maintain, protect, and improve our website and prevent fraud or abuse.
  • Legal/compliance — meet legal, tax, and regulatory obligations.

3) Legal Bases (where applicable)

We rely on consent, performance of a contract, legitimate interests (e.g., improving services and preventing fraud), and compliance with legal duties.

4) How We Share Information

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

  • Service providers who host our site, forms, email, analytics, or marketing (bound by confidentiality).
  • Brokerage counterparties (buyers/sellers, surveyors, lenders, documentation agents) as needed to evaluate or complete a transaction at your request.
  • Legal/Compliance when required by law or to protect rights and safety.

5) Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the site and understand usage. You can control cookies in your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site features.

6) Data Retention

We keep information only as long as necessary for the purposes described and to meet legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

7) Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

8) Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9) International Visitors

We operate in the United States. If you access our site from another country, your information may be processed in the U.S., where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

10) Your Choices & Rights

  • Access/Update — request a copy or correction of your information.
  • Opt-out — unsubscribe from marketing via any email footer or by contacting us.
  • Delete/Restrict — request deletion or restriction of processing where applicable by law.

11) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Effective date” above indicates the latest revision. Significant changes will be posted here.

12) Contact Us

Questions or requests?