Who We Are

KitsapSailing.com is a local sailing and boating resource for Kitsap County and the greater Puget Sound area. Our website shares boating tips, sailing information, local marine resources, directory listings, and related content for boaters, sailors, visitors, families, and marine businesses.

Information We May Collect

We may collect information you choose to send us when you use our website. This may include your name, email address, phone number, business name, website, message details, or directory listing information.

We may also collect basic website use information, such as pages visited, browser type, device type, referral source, general location, and IP address. This helps us understand how people use the site and improve our content.

How We Use Information

We may use information to:

• Respond to messages or directory requests
• Review suggested marine businesses or boating resources
• Improve KitsapSailing.com content and user experience
• Monitor website performance and security
• Share updates if you have asked to receive them
• Comply with legal, security, or website protection needs

Directory Listings and Public Information

If you submit a business, marina, yacht club, event, or marine service for inclusion on KitsapSailing.com, some information may be published on the website. This may include business name, public contact details, location, website, service category, and description.

Please do not submit private information that you do not want displayed publicly.

Cookies and Analytics

KitsapSailing.com may use cookies or similar tools to improve the website and understand visitor activity. Cookies are small files stored by your browser that help websites remember information or measure website use.

We may use analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use our pages. Google explains how analytics data may be collected and processed in its Google Analytics privacy disclosure guidance.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Some website features may not work the same way if cookies are blocked.

Third-Party Links

KitsapSailing.com may link to other websites, including marinas, yacht clubs, marine service providers, weather services, tide tools, maps, government agencies, and local resources.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. Please review their privacy policies before sharing personal information with them.

How We Share Information

We do not sell personal information. We may share limited information with trusted service providers who help operate the website, manage forms, analyze traffic, protect the site, or communicate with users.

We may also share information if required by law, to protect our rights, to prevent fraud or abuse, or to protect the security of KitsapSailing.com.

Data Security

We use reasonable steps to protect information submitted through the website. No website or online service can promise perfect security, so please avoid sending sensitive personal information through website forms.

Children’s Privacy

KitsapSailing.com is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has sent us personal information, please contact us so we can review and delete it if needed.

Your Choices

You may contact us to ask questions, update submitted information, request removal of a directory submission, or ask us to delete personal information you previously provided.

You can also adjust browser settings to limit cookies or use privacy tools described by the Federal Trade Commission guide to how websites collect and use information.

Washington and Other Privacy Rights

Privacy rights may vary by location. Washington residents can learn more from the Washington State Attorney General Data Privacy Hub.

If you live in a state with specific privacy rights, you may contact us with a request about your personal information. We will review the request and respond as required by applicable law.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your information, contact us through the KitsapSailing.com contact page or email us at privacy@kitsapsailing.com.