Privacy Policy

Surf Check Surf School (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, interact with our services, or register for surf lessons.

Information We Collect

When you visit our website or book a lesson, we may collect the following information:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, emergency contact, and lesson preferences.
  • Payment Information: Credit/debit card details (handled through secure third-party providers).
  • Device Data: Browser type, IP address, referring pages, and general location (via cookies and analytics tools).
  • Communication Data: Messages sent through forms or emails, including feedback, questions, or booking inquiries.

Children’s Privacy – COPPA Compliance

Surf Check Surf School complies fully with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent. If you are under 13, please do not provide any personal information on this site or attempt to book a lesson directly.

Parents or guardians who believe we may have collected information from a child under 13 without proper consent can contact us, and we will promptly delete that information.

All lesson bookings for children must be completed by a parent or legal guardian. Any information collected during the booking process, such as name, age, or emergency contact, is used strictly for lesson planning and safety purposes.

How We Use Your Information

We may use collected data to:

  • Schedule surf lessons or events
  • Communicate lesson updates, changes, or confirmations
  • Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
  • Share newsletters or promotions (only if you opt in)
  • Improve website performance and user experience
  • Support safety, supervision, and emergency preparedness

How We Protect Your Information

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data. Our website uses SSL encryption, and your personal information is stored securely and only accessed by authorized staff. Payment data is handled through third-party providers and not stored on our systems.

Cookies and Analytics

Like most websites, we use cookies and tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyze traffic patterns, and understand how visitors engage with our content. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences, load pages faster, and provide relevant content.

We may also use third-party analytics tools such as Google Analytics to collect aggregated data about website performance, user behavior, and technical errors. This helps us continuously improve our website functionality, make content more useful, and ensure a smoother experience for visitors.

You can choose to disable or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. However, please note that doing so may affect the performance of certain features, including form submissions or loading times. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies under the terms outlined here.

We do not use cookies to track your activity across other websites, and we do not sell or share your cookie data with advertisers or marketing companies.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services, including lodging partners, payment gateways, event registration platforms, or social media pages. These external websites operate independently from Surf Check Surf School and have their own privacy policies and terms of use.

While we strive to partner only with reputable and trusted providers, we are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or data handling of these external sites. We encourage users, especially parents, to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit via our links.

We do not share your personal information with these third parties unless it is necessary to complete a requested transaction or service (such as secure online payment processing). If you have concerns about how a linked service handles your data, we recommend contacting that provider directly.

Your use of any third-party link is at your own discretion and subject to their terms.

Opting Out & Managing Your Information

You have the right to control how your information is used. If you have subscribed to our newsletter or opted in to receive promotional updates, you may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link included in the footer of our emails.

If you no longer wish to receive communications from us or want to update your preferences, you may also contact us directly at [Insert Email Address]. We will promptly honor all unsubscribe and data update requests.

Additionally, if you believe we have any personal information about you or your child that you would like to access, correct, or delete, you may send us a written request. We will respond to all requests in accordance with applicable laws and within a reasonable timeframe.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to anyone. We will never use your data in a way that feels intrusive, and we are always happy to explain what data we collect and how we use it.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, COPPA compliance, or how your information is used, please contact:

Surf Check Surf School
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
[Insert Email Address]
[Insert Phone Number]
[Insert Website URL]