Privacy Policy

Last updated: [10-07-2026]

This Privacy Policy explains how [Company Legal Name] (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit [Website URL] (the “Site”) or buy from our WooCommerce store.

1. Who we are

BayBoater Marine LLC
482 Bayview Dr
Harkers Island, NC 28531
Email: sales@bayboatermarine.com

If you are in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we are the controller of personal data described in this policy, unless a payment or shipping provider acts as an independent controller for its own processing.

2. Information we collect

We collect information you give us, information created when you use the Site, and information from service providers that help us run the store.

Account and order information
If you create an account or check out, WooCommerce stores details such as your name, email address, billing and shipping addresses, phone number, order history, and account credentials (passwords are stored in hashed form by WordPress).

Payment information
Payments are processed by our payment provider(s), such as [Stripe, PayPal, or other]. We typically receive confirmation of payment, a partial card identifier (for example, last four digits), and transaction IDs. We do not store full card numbers on our servers.

Communications
If you contact us, we keep the content of that message and your contact details so we can respond.

Technical and usage information
When you browse the Site, we and our providers may collect IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, referring URLs, and approximate location derived from IP address. WooCommerce and WordPress also use cookies and similar technologies for cart contents, login sessions, and checkout.

3. How we use information

We use personal information to:

• Process and fulfill orders, including payment, shipping, and customer support
• Create and manage your account
• Send order confirmations, shipping updates, and service messages
• Prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
• Comply with legal, tax, and accounting duties
• Legal bases under GDPR/UK GDPR, where they apply, include contract (fulfilling your order), legitimate interests (security, basic analytics, and improving the store), consent (non-essential cookies and some marketing), and legal obligation (tax and accounting records).

4. Cookies and similar technologies

The Site uses cookies and similar tools for:

• Essential functions (shopping cart, checkout, login, security)
• Preferences you set
• Analytics, if enabled (for example, [Google Analytics])

WooCommerce uses session and cart cookies so items stay in your cart. WordPress may set login and comment cookies. You can control non-essential cookies through our cookie banner (if installed) and your browser settings. Blocking essential cookies may prevent checkout from working.

5. How we share information

We share information only as needed to run the store:

• Payment processors — [Stripe, PayPal] to take payment and handle disputes
• Shipping carriers — [list, e.g. USPS, UPS, local carrier] to deliver orders
• Email and hosting providers — sales@bayboatermarine.com to operate the Site and send transactional email
• Analytics and advertising tools — only if you use them: [list]
• Professional advisers and authorities — when required for legal, tax, or security reasons
• Business transfers — if we sell or reorganize the business, customer records may transfer under appropriate safeguards

We do not sell your personal information for money. If “sharing” for cross-context advertising applies under California law and you use such tools, describe that here and offer an opt-out.

6. International transfers

Our Site and providers may process data in the United States. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or the provider’s own transfer mechanism.

7. How long we keep information

We keep order and invoice records for as long as needed to complete the sale and meet tax and accounting rules, typically [7 years, often 6–7 depending on jurisdiction]. Account data is kept while your account is open and for a limited period afterward. Marketing data is kept until you unsubscribe or we no longer need it. Server logs are kept for a shorter period, such as [30–90 days], unless needed for security.

8. Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete information, subject to legal retention duties
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Opt out of marketing at any time via the unsubscribe link or by emailing us
• Appeal a denial of a privacy request, where local law provides that right

To make a request, email [privacy email]. We may need to verify your identity. You may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

California residents: You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information, and you may opt out of sale or sharing if we engage in those activities. We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights.

9. Children

The Site is not directed to children under 16 (or the age required in your country). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Contact us if you believe we have, and we will delete it.

10. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures appropriate to a WooCommerce store, including HTTPS, access controls, and hashed passwords. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

11. Third-party sites

Our Site may link to other websites. Their privacy practices are their own. Review their policies before providing information.

12. Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date will change when we do. Material changes will be posted on this page.

13. Contact

Privacy questions and requests:

BayBoater Marine LLC
482 Bayview Dr
Harkers Island, NC 28531
sales@bayboatermarine.com