Effective Date: January 1, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Specialized Scuba Inc. (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), a Florida-based scuba diving business offering guided dives and international dive travel, collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website, book trips, or participate in our services.
By using our website or services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Billing and payment information
- Date of birth
- Passport information (for international travel)
- Emergency contact details
- Scuba certification level, agency, and number
- Medical disclosures or fitness-to-dive confirmations (limited to what you voluntarily provide)
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages viewed and time spent on the site
- Referring URLs
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process bookings, payments, and reservations
- Organize and manage dive trips, including international travel
- Communicate trip details, updates, and safety information
- Verify certification and eligibility to dive
- Comply with legal, tax, and regulatory requirements
- Improve our website, services, and customer experience
- Send marketing communications (you may opt out at any time)
3. Disclosure of Information
We may share your information with:
3.1 Third-Party Service Providers
Including but not limited to:
- Dive resorts, liveaboards, and charter boat operators
- Hotels, airlines, and ground transportation providers
- Payment processors
- Booking and reservation platforms
- Insurance or emergency assistance providers (when necessary)
These third parties receive only the information necessary to perform their services and operate under their own privacy policies.
3.2 Legal and Safety Reasons
We may disclose information if required to:
- Comply with applicable laws or legal process
- Respond to lawful requests by authorities
- Protect the rights, property, or safety of the Company, participants, or others
- Respond to medical emergencies
4. International Data Transfers
Because we organize international dive travel, your information may be transferred to, processed, and stored in countries outside your state or country of residence, including jurisdictions that may have different data protection laws.
By providing your information, you consent to such international transfers as necessary to provide our services.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Operate and maintain the website
- Analyze site usage and performance
- Improve user experience
You may control cookies through your browser settings; however, disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy
- Meet legal, accounting, or insurance requirements
- Address disputes or enforce agreements
8. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, update, or correct your personal information
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations
- Opt out of marketing communications
Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.
10. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including booking platforms and partner operators. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of our website or services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Information
See Below
By using our website or services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.