Privacy Policy for Maritime Surveyors
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
At Maritime Surveyors (https://maritimesurveyors.com/), we are committed to protecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.
By using our site or services, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not access or use our website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information from you in the following ways:
Personal Information You Provide
– Contact Information: When you contact us via email (ross@maritimesurveyors.com), phone (1-800-200-8839), or text (805-701-8160), you may provide details such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other information included in your message.
– Service Inquiries: If you request a marine survey or consultation, we may collect details about your vessel, location, and preferences to provide our services.
Automatically Collected Information
– Log Data: Our servers automatically record information such as your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and date/time stamps when you visit our site.
– Cookies and Similar Technologies: We may use cookies to enhance your experience. These are small files stored on your device. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Note: Our site does not currently use tracking cookies or third-party analytics, but this may change in the future.
We do not collect sensitive personal information (e.g., financial data) unless specifically required for a service and with your consent.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
– To respond to your inquiries and provide marine surveying services.
– To communicate with you about appointments, updates, or safety tips.
– To improve our website and services based on usage patterns.
– To comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
3. Sharing Your Information
– Legal Requirements: If required by law, such as in response to a subpoena or court order.
4. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites, such as the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS) at https://www.marinesurvey.org/ or the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) at https://abycinc.org/. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. Please review their policies.
6. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete it promptly.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
– Access, update, or delete your personal information by contacting us.
– Opt out of communications (though this may limit our ability to provide services).
– For users in certain regions (e.g., EU under GDPR or California under CCPA), additional rights may apply, such as data portability or objection to processing.
8. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact:
Ross Hubbard
Maritime Surveyors
Email: ross@maritimesurveyors.com
Phone: 1-800-200-8839
Text: 805-701-8160
This policy is tailored to our operations as a marine surveying service provider in Southern California, focusing on harbors like Ventura, Channel Islands, Santa Barbara, and Marina del Rey.