Privacy Policy for RU4Scuba LLC
Effective Date: February 16, 2025
RU4Scuba LLC ("we," "us," "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you sign and submit waivers to participate in our scuba diving activities, training, and related services.
1. Information We Collect
When you complete a waiver with RU4Scuba LLC, we may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, date of birth, contact details (email, phone number, address).
- Emergency Contact Information: Name, relationship, and phone number of your emergency contact.
- Health Information: Medical history, known conditions, allergies, medications, and other relevant details necessary for safe participation in diving activities.
- Diving Certifications: Certification agency, certification level, certification number, and experience details.
- Signature and Consent: Your electronic or physical signature as an acknowledgment of waiver terms.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To verify your identity and eligibility to participate in diving activities.
- To assess potential risks and ensure your safety.
- To contact you or your emergency contact in case of an incident.
- To comply with legal and insurance requirements.
- To improve our training and safety protocols.
- To communicate with you regarding dive trips, services, or policy updates.
3. How We Protect Your Information
RU4Scuba LLC implements reasonable security measures to protect your personal data, including:
- Secure storage of physical and electronic records.
- Restricted access to authorized personnel only.
- Encryption and password protection for digital files.
Despite our best efforts, no data transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. If you have concerns about the security of your data, please contact us.
4. Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following situations:
- With Emergency Responders: If necessary for medical assistance.
- With Dive Insurance Providers: If required for claims or coverage verification.
- With Legal Authorities: If required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights.
- With Training and Certification Agencies: If needed to verify credentials or report incidents.
5. Data Retention
We retain waiver records for a period necessary to fulfill legal, insurance, and operational requirements. Generally, this retention period is at least seven (7) years, unless legal or regulatory obligations require a longer period.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or update your information.
- Request deletion of your data (subject to legal and operational limitations).
- Withdraw consent where applicable.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at dives@ru4scubaa.com.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
8. Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
RU4Scuba LLC
3377 Lake Rd
Williamson, NY 14589
dives@ru4scubaa.com
833-RU4-DIVE
By signing and submitting a waiver, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.
