Privacy Policy
Vallarta Sailing Foundation respects your privacy and aims to collect only the information reasonably necessary to operate this website, understand how it is used and respond to inquiries.
Information We Collect
We may collect information in the following ways:
- Information you provide: If you contact us, request support or otherwise communicate with the Foundation, we may receive information such as your name, email address and the contents of your message.
- Website usage information: We may collect information about how visitors use the website, such as pages viewed, referral sources, device type and general traffic patterns.
- Technical information: Our website and hosting providers may process information such as IP addresses, browser information and server logs for security, troubleshooting and website operation.
Analytics
We use website analytics to understand how visitors find and use the site and to improve its content and effectiveness.
Where consent is required, analytics that use cookies or similar technologies are activated only after you provide consent through our cookie preferences.
We may use Google Analytics and privacy-focused website analytics tools. Google Analytics 4 does not log or store individual IP addresses. Analytics information is used to understand aggregate website activity rather than to identify individual visitors.
Cookies
This website may use cookies and similar technologies for necessary website functions, preferences and analytics.
You can accept, reject or change your cookie preferences through the consent controls provided on the website.
Donations and Payments
Online donations are processed through third-party payment services such as PayPal. Vallarta Sailing Foundation does not receive or store your complete credit or debit card information through this website.
When you use a third-party payment service, the information you provide is subject to that provider’s privacy and security practices.
How We Use Information
Information collected through this website may be used to:
- Respond to questions and inquiries
- Evaluate requests for Foundation support
- Operate, maintain and secure the website
- Understand website traffic and improve our content
- Maintain records related to donations or Foundation activities when appropriate
- Comply with legal, regulatory or reporting obligations
Sharing of Information
We do not sell personal information.
Information may be processed by service providers that help us operate the website, provide analytics, process donations, deliver email or maintain website security. We may also disclose information when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect the Foundation, its users or others.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including administrative, legal, accounting and reporting requirements.
External Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites. Vallarta Sailing Foundation is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
Your Choices
You may change your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie controls on this website.
You may also contact us to ask about personal information you have provided to the Foundation or to request that information be corrected or deleted, subject to any legal or recordkeeping requirements that apply.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as our website, services or legal requirements change. The current version will be published on this page.
Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information, contact:
Vallarta Sailing Foundation
2726 Shelter Island Drive, #232
San Diego, CA 92106
USA