Privacy Policy

The Bay of Islands Yacht Club (“the Club,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our members, visitors, and anyone who interacts with our website or facilities. This Privacy Policy outlines what information we collect, how we use it, and how we keep it safe.

By using our website or submitting information through any of our online forms, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact information — including your name, mailing address, email address, and phone number, provided through membership applications, contact forms, or reservation requests.
• Vessel information — including vessel name, type, length, beam, and draft, provided through reservation request or membership application forms.
• Payment information — including cheque or payment details submitted in connection with membership fees, docking fees, or other club services.
• Payment information is handled securely and is never stored on our website.
• Usage data — including general information about how visitors interact with our website, such as pages visited and time spent on the site. This data is collected in aggregate and is not linked to any individual user.

How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used solely for the purposes for which it was provided, including:

• Processing membership applications and renewals
• Responding to inquiries submitted through our contact or reservation request forms
• Communicating important club news, season dates, fee invoices, and other membership-related information
• Managing berth assignments, docking reservations, and marina operations
• Improving our website and the services we offer
• We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

How We Store and Protect Your Information

We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information you provide to us from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. Information submitted through our website forms is transmitted securely. Member records maintained by the club executive are kept confidential and accessible only to authorized club personnel.

While we make every effort to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and basic analytics tools to understand how visitors use our site. This information is collected in aggregate and is not used to identify individual users. You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time, though doing so may affect some aspects of your experience on our site.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including local services, tourism resources, and social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

Your Rights

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, to request corrections to that information, or to request that we remove your information from our records where it is no longer required for club operations. To make any such request, please contact us directly using the information on our Contact page.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information through our website, please contact us and we will take steps to remove that information promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable regulations. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Bay of Islands Yacht Club P.O. Box 473 Corner Brook, NL Canada, A2H 6E6