Privacy Policy

Overview

Chesapeake Bay Boat Ramps ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website chesapeakebayboatramps.com. This page explains what information we collect when you visit, how we use it, and your choices regarding that information. We do not sell personal information to third parties.

Information we collect

We collect information in two ways:

• Automatically collected data — When you visit our site, standard web server logs and analytics tools record your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs. This data is used in aggregate to understand how the site is used and to improve it.
• Information you provide — If you contact us by email, we receive the information you include in that message (your email address and anything you write). We use this only to respond to your inquiry.

Cookies

Our site uses cookies — small text files stored in your browser — for the following purposes:

• Analytics — Google Analytics sets cookies to help us measure traffic and usage patterns. This data is anonymous and aggregated.
• Advertising — If Google AdSense ads are displayed, Google may set cookies to show relevant ads based on your prior visits to other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising at adssettings.google.com.
• Preferences — We store your last-viewed page position in browser localStorage so the site remembers your place on return visits. No personal data is stored.

You can disable or clear cookies in your browser settings at any time. Doing so may affect some site functionality.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics collects data such as pages viewed, session duration, and general geographic location (country/city level). This data is processed by Google in accordance with their Privacy Policy. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Google AdSense

We may display advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google uses cookies and device identifiers to serve ads based on your interests. Google's use of advertising cookies is governed by their advertising policies. You can review and adjust your ad personalization settings at adssettings.google.com.

Third-party data sources

Ramp detail pages load live weather data from the National Weather Service API and tide predictions from the NOAA Tides & Currents API. These requests are made directly from your browser to their servers and are subject to their respective privacy policies. Maps are rendered using OpenStreetMap via Leaflet.js.

Third-party links

Our site contains links to external websites including Google Maps, official ramp websites, and government agency sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when you visit them.

Children's privacy

Our site is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

Data retention

Server logs are retained for up to 90 days for security and diagnostic purposes. Analytics data is retained per Google Analytics' default retention period. Email correspondence is retained only as long as needed to resolve your inquiry.

Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete information we hold about you. To make a request, contact us at the address below. We will respond within 30 days.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.