Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 3, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how MakeupCharters.com ("MakeupCharters," "we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, stores, and shares information when you visit makeupcharters.com or use any related services, forms, or communications.

By using the Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information and other information you provide directly to us, including:

  • your name;
  • email address;
  • phone number;
  • mailing address, if submitted;
  • trip preferences, requested dates, group size, destination interests, and related inquiry details;
  • messages, questions, or requests you send to us;
  • any other information you choose to provide.

We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you use the Site, including:

  • IP address;
  • browser type;
  • device type;
  • operating system;
  • referring website;
  • pages viewed;
  • dates and times of visits;
  • cookie and usage data.

2. How We Use Information

We may use the information we collect to:

  • operate, maintain, and improve the Site;
  • respond to inquiries and communicate with you;
  • facilitate introductions between anglers and captains or charter operators;
  • coordinate scheduling or referral-related communications;
  • provide customer support;
  • protect the security and integrity of the Site;
  • monitor and analyze website usage;
  • comply with legal obligations;
  • enforce our Terms of Service and protect our rights.

3. We Do Not Sell Personal Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We do not disclose personal information to unrelated third parties for their own marketing purposes.

However, when you request that we connect you with a captain, charter operator, or related service provider, we may share the information you submit as necessary to facilitate that requested introduction, communication, or coordination.

4. How We Share Information

We may share information only in the following circumstances:

  • with captains, charter operators, and related service providers when necessary to respond to your request or facilitate an introduction;
  • with vendors or service providers that help us operate the Site, such as website hosts, analytics providers, communication providers, or security providers;
  • when required by law, subpoena, court order, or legal process;
  • when necessary to protect our rights, users, property, or safety;
  • in connection with a merger, sale, acquisition, financing, or transfer of all or part of our business.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, remember preferences, analyze traffic, and support security and performance.

You may be able to control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how parts of the Site function.

6. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to operate the Site, fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

7. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

This Site is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

9. Your Choices

You may contact us to:

  • request access to the personal information you have provided to us;
  • request correction of inaccurate information;
  • request deletion of information, subject to legal and operational requirements;
  • opt out of promotional communications.

We may still send you transactional or service-related communications when necessary.

10. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy, security, or content practices of those third parties.

11. State Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have certain privacy rights under applicable state law. If you wish to exercise any rights that may apply to you, please contact us using the contact information below.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

MakeupCharters.com LLC
PO Box 1234
Ocean City, MD 21842
legal@makeupcharters.com