Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 28, 2026

1. Overview

This Privacy Policy describes how BoatWinds collects, uses, and shares information when you use our website, apps, and services for buying and selling boats (the "Services").

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly, such as your name, email, phone number, account credentials, boat listing details, photos, messages, payment information, and support requests.

We also collect information automatically when you use the Services, such as IP address, device identifiers, browser type, pages viewed, clicks, search terms, location (approximate), and cookies or similar technologies.

We may receive information from third parties, such as payment processors, analytics providers, advertising partners, and social login providers.

3. How We Use Information

We use information to operate the marketplace, create and manage accounts, publish listings, facilitate communications, process payments, prevent fraud, provide customer support, and improve search and recommendations.

We also use information to send service-related messages and, where permitted, marketing communications.

4. Listings, Messages, and Public Content

Boat listings, listing photos, and certain profile information may be visible to other users and the public. Messages between buyers and sellers are shared with the other party. Please avoid posting sensitive personal information in public areas.

5. Cookies, Analytics, and Advertising

We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to remember preferences, authenticate users, analyze traffic, and measure marketing effectiveness. Some of these technologies are provided by third parties.

We may display interest-based ads and measure performance. You can manage cookies using browser settings or the cookie controls available on our site.

6. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information for money. We may share information with service providers that help us run the Services (hosting, analytics, payments, email, customer support), with advertising partners for measurement, or when required by law.

We may also share information in connection with a business transfer (merger, acquisition, or sale of assets).

7. Data Retention

We retain information as long as needed to provide the Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. We may anonymize or aggregate data for analytics.

8. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information. No system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Choices and Rights

You can update your account information, close your account, and manage communication preferences. You may opt out of marketing emails by using the unsubscribe link in the email.

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights to access, delete, correct, or limit the use of your personal information. To exercise these rights, contact us at BoatWinds Support.

10. Children’s Privacy

BoatWinds is not intended for users under 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

11. International Users

If you use BoatWinds from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States and other countries where we or our service providers operate.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. We will update the "Last updated" date above and may provide additional notice where required.

13. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy can be sent to BoatWinds Support.