Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2, 2026
Who We Are
Our website address is:
https://theboatshops.com
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your information responsibly.
Information We Collect
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine if you are using it. The Gravatar privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After comment approval, your profile picture may be visible publicly with your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract location data from images on the site.
Cookies
If you leave a comment, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last one year.
If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie is set to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, cookies are set to save your login information and display preferences. Login cookies last two days; screen option cookies last one year. Selecting “Remember Me” extends login persistence to two weeks. Logging out removes login cookies.
If you edit or publish content, a cookie storing the post ID will be saved for one day. This cookie contains no personal data.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles may include embedded content (videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the originating website directly.
These third-party websites may collect data, use cookies, embed tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content, especially if you are logged in to their platform.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
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Operate and maintain the website
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Improve user experience
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Respond to inquiries or requests
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Provide services you have opted into, including SMS communications
We do not sell or share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
SMS Messaging Privacy Policy
Data Use
If you opt in to receive SMS messages from us, your phone number and messaging interaction data will be used only to deliver service-related or informational messages you have consented to receive.
Your SMS data will not be shared with third parties for their marketing purposes.
Opt-Out
You may opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any message. After opting out, you will no longer receive SMS communications unless you re-opt in.
Support
For help or questions related to SMS messaging, contact us at:
ben@theboatshops.com
Who We Share Your Data With
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
How Long We Retain Your Data
Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to allow automatic approval of follow-up comments.
For registered users (if any), we store the personal information provided in their user profile. Users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except usernames). Administrators can also access and edit this information.
Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account or have left comments, you may request:
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An exported file of your personal data
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Deletion of your personal data
This excludes data we must retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be processed by automated spam detection services.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at:
ben@theboatshops.com
SMS Messaging Terms and Conditions
Last updated: February 2, 2026
Business Overview
We provide marine dealership-related services, including sales, service, and customer support communications.
Consent to Receive Messages
By providing your mobile number and opting in, you consent to receive SMS messages from us. Message frequency varies based on your interactions and services requested.
Message and data rates may apply.
Opt-Out
You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any SMS message. For assistance, reply HELP or contact us directly.
Carrier Disclosure
T-Mobile is not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
Contact
For questions regarding SMS messaging or these terms, contact:
ben@theboatshops.com