Privacy policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 23, 2025

This website and online store, Be The Captain, is owned and operated by Zingaro Charters LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We use Shopify to power our e-commerce services and to help provide you with a seamless shopping experience. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you visit our site, place an order, or otherwise interact with us.

By accessing or using this site, you agree to the collection and use of your personal information as described in this policy.


1. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with our store, we may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Contact details: Name, email, phone number, shipping/billing addresses
  • Payment information: Card details, payment confirmation (via third-party processors)
  • Account info: Username, password, preferences
  • Purchase data: Products viewed, added to cart, purchased, returned
  • Device and usage data: IP address, browser type, interaction history
  • Customer support communications
  • Cookies and tracking technologies for analytics and functionality


2. How We Collect It

We gather information from:

  • You directly when you make a purchase or contact us
  • Your browser/device via cookies and analytics tools
  • Shopify and third-party providers who support transactions and services
  • Marketing platforms (only with your consent)


3. How We Use Your Info

We use your personal information to:

  • Fulfill and manage orders
  • Process payments securely
  • Provide customer support
  • Customize your experience
  • Send you shipping confirmations and updates
  • Improve our store and product offerings
  • Show you relevant promotions and marketing (if you opt in)
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations


4. Sharing Your Info

We may share your information with:

  • Shopify (our e-commerce platform)
  • Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, crypto gateways)
  • Shipping and fulfillment providers
  • Marketing and analytics partners
  • Legal entities when required by law, investigation, or court order
  • Other parties with your explicit consent


5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Access or request a copy of your data
  • Correct or update your information
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Opt out of targeted advertising
  • Limit use of sensitive information
  • Appeal or lodge a complaint with a data authority

To exercise your rights, email us at zingarochartersllc@gmail.com or write to the address below. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

If you’re located in the EU/UK, we comply with the GDPR and UK Data Protection Act and use standard contractual clauses where required to transfer data internationally.


6. Children’s Privacy

This site is not intended for children under the age of majority. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a child has submitted personal data, contact us and we’ll delete it.


7. Data Retention & Security

We keep your information only as long as needed for the purposes listed above, or to comply with legal requirements. While we take security seriously, no system is 100% secure, so please don’t send us sensitive information over unsecured channels.


8. International Transfers

Because we use Shopify and other tools based in various countries, your data may be transferred outside your home country. When doing so, we follow applicable privacy regulations and safeguard mechanisms.


9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. When we do, we’ll update the “Last Updated” date at the top of the page. Continued use of the site means you accept the revised terms.


10. Contact Us

Zingaro Charters LLC
718 Kincaid Avenue
Sumner, WA 98390
Email: zingarochartersllc@gmail.com

For purposes of data protection law, Zingaro Charters LLC is the data controller of your personal information.