Privacy Policy

 Effective date: 12/28/2025

Bay Area Marine Surveyor (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website bayareamarinesurveyor.com (the “Website”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit or interact with our Website.

This Website is intended to provide general information about our marine surveying services. We do not sell products, process payments, or require users to create accounts through this Website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only limited personal information, and only when you choose to provide it.

         a. Information You Voluntarily Provide

You may choose to contact us via email or through a contact link on the Website. In doing so, you may provide personal information such as:

• Your name
• Your email address
• Your phone number (if included in your message)
• Any other information you choose to include in your correspondence

         b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Website, certain non-identifying information may be collected automatically by your browser or hosting provider, such as:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Operating system
• Date and time of access
• Pages viewed

This information is used only for basic website functionality, security, and aggregate analytics.

          2. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information solely for the following purposes:

• To respond to inquiries or requests you submit
• To communicate with you about our services
• To maintain and improve the Website
• To comply with legal or regulatory obligations

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

           3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This Website does not knowingly use cookies for advertising, marketing, or behavioral tracking purposes.

Our hosting provider, GoDaddy, may automatically collect limited analytics and technical data (such as page visits, traffic volume, or general geographic location) to help us understand how the Website is used and to maintain website performance and security. This information is aggregated, non-identifying, and provided to us in summary form only.

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

          4. Sharing of Information

We do not share personal information with third parties except:

• When required by law or legal process
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of Bay Area Marine Surveyor or others
• With service providers that assist in operating the Website (such as website hosting), who are obligated to keep such information confidential

          5. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

          6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to respond to inquiries, provide services, or comply with legal obligations.

          7. Your California Privacy Rights

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have certain rights regarding their personal information, including the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected
• Request deletion of personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Limit the use or disclosure of sensitive personal information (if applicable)

Because this Website collects only limited contact information and does not sell or share personal information, many of these rights may not apply in practice. However, you may submit a request by contacting us using the information below.

            8. Children’s Privacy

This Website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

             9. External Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.

            10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

             11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Bay Area Marine Surveyor
Email: ttucker100@sbcglobal.net

This Privacy Policy is intended to provide general information and does not constitute legal advice.