Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2026
1. Who We Are
BoatLeader.com is a marketplace where boat owners list their boats for sale directly to buyers. References to "we", "us", or "BoatLeader" in this policy refer to BoatLeader.com.
Contact us at: theboatleader@gmail.com
2. What Information We Collect
Information you provide
- Search queries you enter on the site
- Filter selections (category, price range, location, etc.)
- Contact form and newsletter signup submissions
- If you list a boat for sale: your name, email, phone number, and the listing details and photos you submit
- If you message a seller through a listing: your name, email, and message content
- Payment information when paying a listing fee, collected and processed directly by Stripe - BoatLeader does not receive or store your card details
Information collected automatically
- IP address and general geographic location (country/state level)
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring website (what site you came from)
- Device type (desktop, tablet, mobile)
3. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies - small text files stored on your device - for the following purposes:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Remember your cookie consent choice, keep the site functioning | Yes |
| Analytics | Understand how visitors use the site (Google Analytics) | Optional |
| Preferences | Remember your search filters and preferences | Optional |
You can withdraw your cookie consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies or clicking "Decline" in the cookie banner. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the site to function.
4. How We Use Your Information
- To display relevant boat listings based on your search criteria
- To improve site performance and user experience
- To understand which listing categories and features are most popular
- To detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your data for targeted advertising beyond what is described here.
5. Third-Party Services
BoatLeader uses the following third-party services that may collect data:
- Google Analytics - website traffic analysis. Data is anonymized. See Google's Privacy Policy.
- Netlify - website hosting. May log request metadata. See Netlify's Privacy Policy.
- Supabase - stores listing data and photos. See Supabase's Privacy Policy.
- Stripe - processes listing fee payments. BoatLeader never receives your full card details. See Stripe's Privacy Policy.
- Google (Apps Script, Sheets, Gmail) - used to send account emails and log form submissions. See Google's Privacy Policy.
6. Data Retention
We retain analytics data for up to 26 months. Cookie consent preferences are stored in your browser's local storage until you clear them. We do not store personal search queries beyond your current session.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Opt out of analytics tracking
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at theboatleader@gmail.com.
8. Children's Privacy
BoatLeader.com is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact: