Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 08/01/2025
At The Bluewater Academy, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you interact with us online or during your enrollment.
Information We Collect
We collect personal information to provide the best possible sailing education experience. This may include:
Your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
Emergency contact information
Course registration and certification history
Payment details (processed securely through third-party providers)
Website usage data (via cookies and analytics tools)
We only collect what’s necessary to serve you better—and we never sell your information.
How We Use Your Information
Your data helps us:
Register and communicate with you about classes and certifications
Provide personalized learning recommendations and support
Send course materials, updates, and relevant offers (you can opt out anytime)
Improve our website and services through usage analytics
We may share your info only with trusted partners like U.S. Sailing for certification processing, and only when required to deliver our services.
Your Rights & Data Security
We take data security seriously and use industry-standard safeguards to protect your information.
You have the right to:
Access, update, or delete your personal information
Request how your data is used
Opt out of marketing communications at any time
For any privacy-related questions or requests, please contact us.