Privacy Policy

Purpose

Freedom Boat Club prioritizes the protection of your personal information. This Privacy Policy is designed to help you understand what data we collect, why we collect it, and how you can manage, update, or request the deletion of your information. It also outlines your responsibilities regarding your data. Please take the time to review this policy thoroughly.

Who We Are

Freedom Boat Club is part of the Brunswick Corporation, a leader in the marine industry. Brunswick owns more than 60 premier brands, including Mercury Marine, Boston Whaler, and Sea Ray, which contribute to a range of services and products, including boats, parts, and marine technologies. Brunswick also oversees a variety of businesses focused on shared-access boating services, including Freedom Boat Club.

As a data controller, Brunswick is responsible for determining how your personal information is processed. This means we ensure that your data is securely handled and used only as described in this policy.

Applicability

This Privacy Policy applies to all data collected by Freedom Boat Club and other Brunswick affiliates, whether online or offline. It covers information gathered via our websites, apps, and connected products. However, it does not extend to information collected from employees, candidates, or staff of Brunswick.

By continuing to engage with our sites, apps, or services, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy and our Cookie Policy.

Data Collection and Use

Freedom Boat Club collects personal information to provide our services and improve your experience. The data we collect depends on your interaction with our services, such as subscribing to our boat club or purchasing related products. We do not knowingly collect data from children under the age of majority, and our services are not directed at minors.

We do not sell your personal information for profit. However, we may share your data with affiliates and carefully vetted service providers to ensure seamless service delivery, warranty processing, and other related activities.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to manage how your personal information is used. This includes the ability to:

Opt out of data sharing or targeted advertising
Request the deletion or correction of your personal information
Access the data we hold about you
To exercise these rights, please submit a request through our Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) form found on our website. We are committed to honoring your privacy rights and protecting your personal information.

Your California Privacy Rights
If you’re a resident of California, you have specific privacy rights under applicable law. To exercise these rights, please complete our online Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) form, accessible via the “Exercise Your Privacy Rights” link in the footer of our site. Verification of your identity will be required before we can process your request or share any information with you.

Freedom Boat Club recognizes the following rights for California residents:

Opt-Out or Limit Use/Disclosure of Sensitive Information: You can choose to opt-out of or limit how we use or disclose your sensitive personal information.
Right to Know: You have the right to request specific details of the personal information we’ve collected about you, including:
Categories of personal information collected
Sources of personal information
Categories of personal information disclosed for business purposes
Categories of third parties your information was shared with
The business or commercial purpose for collecting or sharing your information
Right to Delete: You may request that we delete personal information collected about you.
Right to Correct: You have the right to request corrections to inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.
If you appoint an agent to submit a DSAR on your behalf, they must be registered with the California Secretary of State to conduct business in California. We will also require evidence proving their authorization to act on your behalf unless they have been granted power of attorney under California Probate Code §§ 4121 to 4130.

Please note that these rights may be subject to exceptions under California law. For more details on the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), visit the California Attorney General’s website.

For additional information on your “Right to Know,” you may refer to California’s “Shine the Light” policy in Civil Code Section 1798.83. Please note that Freedom Boat Club does not share personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes.

Updates to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy as needed. Any changes will be communicated through updates on our website, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically.