Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 2025
Information We Collect
Adaptive Sailing Offshore, Inc. collects personal information you voluntarily provide through the following forms and interactions:
Contact and Communication Forms
- Contact Form: Name, email, subject, and message for general inquiries
- Newsletter Signup: Email address for program updates and announcements
- Volunteer Interest Form: Name, email, phone, interests, availability, and skills
- Service Provider Form: Name, email, company, service type, description, availability, location, and estimated value
- Equipment Donation Form: Equipment name, condition, description, location, and contact information
Payment and Membership Forms
- Donation Form: Name, email, donation amount, optional message, and newsletter opt-in preference
- Membership Form: Name, email, membership tier, duration, payment amount (including Pay What You Can options), and optional message
- Payment Processing: Payment information is securely processed by Stripe and is not stored on our servers
How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information you provide solely for the following purposes:
- Processing donations and membership payments
- Sending payment receipts and tax-deductible donation confirmations
- Communicating about membership benefits and sailing opportunities
- Coordinating volunteer activities and service provider relationships
- Sending newsletter updates (only if you opt-in)
- Responding to inquiries and providing customer support
- Managing equipment donations and logistics
Information Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share information with trusted partners only as necessary to provide our services:
- Stripe: Payment processing and fraud prevention (payment information is encrypted and handled according to Stripe's security standards)
- Netlify: Form processing and email delivery services
- Email Service Providers: For sending receipts, newsletters, and communications
Data Security and Retention
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information. Payment information is processed securely through Stripe and is not stored on our servers. We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
Cookies and Analytics
This website does not use tracking cookies for advertising purposes. We may use simple analytics to understand website traffic, but this data is aggregated and does not personally identify you. We do not use third-party advertising networks or behavioral tracking.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-out of newsletter communications at any time
- Withdraw consent for data processing
To exercise these rights, please contact us using our contact form or email us at volunteers@adapt-offshore.org.
Changes to This Policy
This privacy policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by email or through a notice on our website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us using our contact form or email us at volunteers@adapt-offshore.org.
Adaptive Sailing Offshore, Inc.
501(c)(3) non-profit organization
Sailing out of Boston Harbor since July 2025