Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2-24-2026
Welcome to BoatCrazy.com (“BoatCrazy,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit our website, submit a lead, apply for financing, create an account, or otherwise interact with our services (collectively, the “Services”).
By using the Services, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.
1. Our Role as a Marketplace
BoatCrazy operates an online marketplace that connects boat buyers with independent boat dealers and sellers (“Dealers”). When you submit a lead or inquiry through the Services, your information is shared with the Dealer you choose to contact.
Important: Dealers are independent businesses. Once your information is shared with a Dealer, their own privacy practices and policies govern how they use your information. BoatCrazy is not responsible for Dealer communications, marketing practices, or data handling after a lead is delivered.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide, including when you submit a lead, contact a Dealer, create an account, apply for financing, or communicate with us.
This may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Free-form messages or inquiry details
- Account login credentials (if an account is created)
2.2 Finance Applications
If you choose to submit a financing application through BoatCrazy, the information collected may include additional personal details such as date of birth, income, and other information relevant to evaluating financing options.
Finance application information is used solely to facilitate the financing request and related services. This information is stored by BoatCrazy and handled with appropriate safeguards.
2.3 Information Collected Automatically
When you access or use the Services, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address (used for security, fraud prevention, and abuse mitigation)
- Browser type, device type, and operating system
- Pages viewed, interactions, and referral URLs
- Approximate location derived from IP address
- Cookies and similar identifiers
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to support site functionality, remember user preferences (such as general location), analyze performance, and measure advertising effectiveness.
Cookies may be set by us or by third-party partners. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.
4. How We Use Information
We use personal information for purposes including:
- Operating and improving the BoatCrazy marketplace
- Delivering leads and inquiries to Dealers at your direction
- Facilitating financing applications and related services
- Responding to inquiries and providing customer support
- Sending service-related and marketing communications
- Analyzing site usage and performance
- Advertising, attribution, and campaign measurement
- Preventing fraud, abuse, and security incidents
- Complying with legal obligations and enforcing policies
5. Advertising & Analytics
We use third-party analytics and advertising services, including Google Analytics (GA4), Google Ads, and Meta/Facebook Pixel, to understand how users interact with our Services and to measure and improve marketing performance.
These partners may collect information through cookies, pixels, or similar technologies. This information may be used to provide analytics services and deliver interest-based advertising.
Opt-Out Options
- Google Ad Settings
- Google Analytics Opt-Out
- Meta Ad Preferences
- Network Advertising Initiative / Digital Advertising Alliance
6. Sharing of Information
We may share personal information in the following circumstances:
- With Dealers: When you submit a lead or inquiry, your information is shared with the Dealer you choose to contact.
- With Service Providers: Vendors that provide hosting, analytics, advertising, infrastructure, email delivery, and support services.
- For Legal or Safety Reasons: To comply with law, protect rights, prevent fraud, or respond to lawful requests.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
We do not sell personal information for monetary consideration.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to support business operations, provide the Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
Information may be deleted upon request where applicable, subject to legal, contractual, and operational requirements.
8. Email Communications
We may send marketing and promotional emails related to BoatCrazy. You may opt out of marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in those messages.
You may still receive non-marketing communications related to your account, leads, or service updates.
9. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Children’s Privacy
The Services are intended for users located in the United States and are not directed to children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
11. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we hold about you. Requests may be subject to verification and legal limitations.
To submit a privacy request, please contact us using the information below.
12. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers transmit “Do Not Track” signals. Because there is no uniform standard for responding to these signals, we do not currently respond to them.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date above. Continued use of the Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
BoatCrazy.com Privacy Team
Email: support@boatcrazy.com
Mailing Address: 5340 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, Florida, 33609