Privacy Policy
Pearce Boat Works (“Pearce Boat Works,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a full-service marina located in Amityville, New York, on the Great South Bay. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through our website at pearceboatworks.com, how we use it, and the choices you have.
By using our website or submitting a form, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the website or submit your information through it.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
When you fill out a request or contact form on our website, we collect the information you choose to share. Depending on the form, this may include:
- Your first and last name;
- Your phone number;
- Your email address;
- Whether you are a new or returning customer;
- The services you are interested in (such as dockage, slip rentals, winter storage, or service and repair);
- Details about your boat when you request winter storage or service, such as make, length, and engine type; and
- Any other information you include in your message.
You control what you send us. We only ask for what we need to respond to your request and provide marina services.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain technical information is collected automatically through analytics tools. This may include your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, the pages you view, the site that referred you, and the date and time of your visit. This information helps us understand how visitors use the site so we can keep it working well and improve it.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your questions and requests;
- Provide quotes, schedule work, and deliver marina and repair services;
- Follow up with you about a request you submitted;
- Operate, maintain, secure, and improve our website; and
- Comply with applicable law.
We do not sell your personal information, and we do not use it for cross-context behavioral or targeted advertising.
How Your Information Is Shared
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We share it only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers. We use trusted third-party services to run our website and handle form submissions. Our contact and request forms are delivered through Formspree. Website traffic is measured using Google Analytics. Our location page displays an embedded Google Maps map, and our pages load fonts hosted by Google Fonts. These providers process limited information only to provide their service to us.
- Legal reasons. We may disclose information if required by law, legal process, or a valid government request, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of Pearce Boat Works, our customers, or others.
- Business transfers. If our business is involved in a sale, merger, or similar transaction, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website uses Google Analytics, which sets cookies and similar technologies to help us understand how the site is used. These cookies may collect information such as your IP address and how you interact with our pages.
You can set your browser to refuse some or all cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Some parts of the website may not function properly without cookies. You can also opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
How Long We Keep Your Information
We keep the information you submit for as long as it is reasonably needed to respond to you, provide services, and run our business, and as required to meet our legal obligations. When it is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete it or remove information that identifies you.
Data Security
Our website is served over a secure (HTTPS) connection, and we take reasonable steps to protect the information submitted through it. However, no method of transmitting information over the internet or storing it electronically is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for a general, adult audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.
Your Choices and Rights
You may contact us at any time to ask us to stop following up with you, or to request access to, correction of, or deletion of the personal information you have submitted. Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights regarding your personal information under applicable state law. To make a request, use the contact details below, and we may need to verify your identity before responding.
Third-Party Links
Our website may link to websites or services operated by others. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:
Pearce Boat Works
255 South Ketcham Avenue, Amityville, NY 11701
Phone: 631.380.1800
Email: Call for email & details