Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Pelican Bay Sailing School Inc. ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, register for programs, or otherwise interact with our organization. As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 92-3488213), we value the trust you place in us and are dedicated to maintaining transparency in our data practices.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
• Program Registration Data: Age, emergency contact information, medical disclosures, and sailing experience level.
• Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our site, collected via cookies and analytics tools.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To process program registrations and provide sailing instruction.
• To communicate with you about programs, events, and organizational updates.
• To send newsletters and marketing communications (you may opt out at any time).
• To comply with legal obligations and maintain accurate nonprofit operational records.
• To improve our website and services.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:

• Service Providers: Email marketing platforms and website hosting providers, solely to perform services on our behalf.
• Legal Authorities: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety.
• Partners: With your explicit consent, we may share registration information with program partners (e.g., schools or community organizations) for coordination purposes.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes SSL encryption for data transmission, secure server hosting, and restricted access to personal data by authorized personnel only.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails.

7. Cookies & Analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies (including Google Analytics) to enhance user experience and analyze site traffic. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect certain functionalities of the site.

8. Children's Privacy

We collect information about children under 13 only with verifiable parental consent, primarily for program registration and safety purposes. Parents may review, request deletion of, or refuse further collection of their child's information at any time.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Pelican Bay Sailing School Inc.
4971 Bonita Bay Blvd
Bonita Springs, FL 34134
United States
Email: admin@pelicanbaysailingschoolinc.sbs
Website: pelicanbaysailingschoolinc.sbs