Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 1, 2025
At the Guild of Yacht Crafters (GYC), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website g-y-c.org, use our services, or become a member of our organization.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms outlined in this policy.
Information We Collect
We collect information from you when you register on our website, place an order, subscribe to our newsletter, respond to a survey, fill out a form, or engage with our content in other ways.
Personal Information
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Name, email address, mailing address, and phone number
- Billing information and payment details
- Account credentials (username and password)
- Information about your boat or vessel (type, size, make, model)
- Photos or videos you share of your projects
- Forum posts, comments, and other content you create
- Survey responses and feedback
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:
- IP address and device identifiers
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on those pages
- Referring website or source
- Date and time of your visit
- Click patterns and interactions with our site
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- Providing, operating, and maintaining our website and services
- Processing and fulfilling your membership registration
- Responding to your inquiries and support requests
- Sending you administrative information, such as updates to our terms, conditions, and policies
- Delivering newsletters, updates, and marketing communications (if you have opted in)
- Personalizing your experience and delivering content relevant to your interests
- Analyzing usage patterns to improve our website and services
- Protecting against unauthorized access and potential fraud
- Complying with legal obligations
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities and to remember your preferences. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website.
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems.
- Performance cookies: These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site.
- Functional cookies: These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization.
- Targeting cookies: These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests.
You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, if you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information in the following situations:
- With service providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors, service providers, contractors, or agents who perform services for us or on our behalf.
- For business transfers: We may share or transfer your information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business.
- With your consent: We may disclose your personal information for any other purpose with your consent.
- To comply with legal obligations: We may disclose your information where we are legally required to do so.
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties without your consent, except as described above.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect against unauthorized access, use, modification, and disclosure of personal information. These measures include:
- Encryption of sensitive information
- Secure socket layer (SSL) technology
- Regular security assessments and testing
- Access controls and authentication procedures
- Regular backups and data recovery procedures
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Right to access: You have the right to request copies of your personal information.
- Right to rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
- Right to erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal information, under certain conditions.
- Right to restrict processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information, under certain conditions.
- Right to object to processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal information, under certain conditions.
- Right to data portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.
Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from children without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Guild of Yacht Crafters
1234 Marina Way
Annapolis, MD 21403
United States
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (202) 555-0187
Have Questions About Our Privacy Practices?
We're committed to transparency and protecting your personal information. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.