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Overview
Tidewater Charters respects the privacy of visitors using this website. This Privacy Policy describes the types of information we may collect, why we collect it, and the choices available to you.
By using this website or submitting information through a form, you acknowledge the practices described in this policy.
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Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when contacting us or submitting a charter inquiry.
This information may include:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your telephone number
- Your preferred contact method
- Your preferred charter type
- Your requested and alternate trip dates
- The number of guests in your group
- Details included in your message
Basic technical information may also be collected automatically when you visit the website. This can include your browser type, device type, referring page, approximate location, and pages visited.
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How We Use Information
Information submitted through this website may be used to:
- Respond to questions and charter inquiries
- Recommend an appropriate charter
- Confirm trip dates and availability
- Communicate booking and departure information
- Provide customer service
- Maintain website security and prevent spam
- Understand how visitors use the website
- Improve our website and services
We do not use information submitted through a charter inquiry to send unrelated promotional email unless you separately agree to receive such communications.
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Contact Form Processing
The charter inquiry form on this website may be processed by our website hosting or form-processing provider. Submitted information may be transmitted to and stored by that provider so it can be delivered to Tidewater Charters.
Form submissions may also be reviewed by automated spam prevention services. These services may evaluate technical information associated with a submission to determine whether it appears legitimate.
Please do not submit sensitive personal, financial, medical, or identification information through the website form.
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How Information Is Shared
Tidewater Charters does not sell or rent personal information submitted through this website.
Information may be shared with service providers that help us operate the website, process forms, communicate with guests, maintain records, or provide charter-related services. These providers are given access only as reasonably necessary to perform those services.
Information may also be disclosed when required by law, legal process, court order, or a valid governmental request, or when reasonably necessary to protect our rights, safety, guests, or property.
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Data Retention
Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to your inquiry, manage a booking, maintain business records, resolve disputes, meet legal obligations, or protect against fraud and abuse.
The exact retention period may vary depending on the nature of the information and the reason it was collected.
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Information Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect information submitted through this website. However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
You submit information through the website at your own discretion. If you prefer, you may contact us directly by phone.
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Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party services, including map providers, social media platforms, or other external websites.
Tidewater Charters does not control the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. Their respective privacy policies apply when you visit or use those services.
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Children’s Privacy
This website is intended for adults arranging fishing charters. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 through the website.
A parent or legal guardian should submit any inquiry involving a minor guest.
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Your Choices
You may contact us to:
- Ask what personal information we have about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of information, where applicable
- Ask us to stop contacting you
- Ask questions about this Privacy Policy
Certain information may need to be retained when required for legal, accounting, safety, or legitimate business purposes.
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Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy when our website, services, legal obligations, or information practices change.
The latest revision date will appear at the top of this page. Continued use of the website after an update indicates acknowledgment of the revised policy.
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Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how information submitted through this website is handled, contact Tidewater Charters:
Tidewater Charters Cape May, New Jersey (609) 000-1234 info@tidewatercharters.com