Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 12, 2026
Last Updated: June 12, 2026

LeBarge Tropical Cruises (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates https://lebargetropicalcruises.com (the “Website”). We are a family-owned business based at 2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota, Florida 34236, offering public and private cruises on Sarasota Bay.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our Website, make a reservation, contact us, or otherwise interact with our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable U.S. federal and state laws, including those relevant to Florida residents and visitors.

By using our Website or services, you consent to the practices described in this Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

1. Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of information:

Contact and Reservation Information: Full name, email address, phone number, mailing address, number of guests, cruise date/time, special requests (e.g., dietary needs, accessibility), and payment information.Usage and Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and referral sources (via cookies and analytics).
Communication Data: Information you provide when contacting us by phone, email, or contact forms.
Marketing Preferences: Your choices regarding promotions, newsletters, or updates.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.

2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:

  • Process and confirm reservations, including payment processing.
  • Provide customer service, respond to inquiries, and fulfill cruises.
  • Send booking confirmations, reminders, updates, and (with your consent) promotional communications.
  • Improve our Website, services, and marketing through analytics.
  • Comply with legal obligations, prevent fraud, and enforce our terms.

3. Booking via FareHarbor
When you make a reservation through our Website, we use FareHarbor as our booking and reservation platform. FareHarbor acts as our data processor and handles the technical processing of your reservation and payment on our behalf.

Your booking data is shared with us (LeBarge Tropical Cruises) so we can fulfill the cruise, provide service, and manage operations. FareHarbor processes this data under our instructions and does not use it for its own independent marketing purposes.

For more details on FareHarbor’s practices, please see their Privacy Statement: https://fareharbor.com/legal/privacy/.

4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share it in these limited circumstances:

  • With FareHarbor and other service providers (e.g., payment processors, email services, hosting) who assist with bookings, operations, and Website functionality.
  • These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
  • With legal or regulatory authorities when required by law.
  • In the event of a business transfer (merger, acquisition, etc.).
  • With your consent or as otherwise disclosed.

5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, comply with legal obligations (such as tax and accounting requirements, typically up to 7 years for booking and financial records), resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Once the retention period expires, we securely delete or anonymize the data.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies for essential functionality, analytics (e.g., Google Analytics), and marketing. For full details, please see our integrated Cookie Policy section below or manage preferences via the cookie banner.

We honor Do Not Track (DNT) signals where applicable.

7. Your Rights and Choices
You may have rights to access, correct, delete, or opt out of certain processing of your personal information, depending on your location and applicable law.

For California and Other Out-of-State Visitors: California residents (and residents of other states with similar privacy laws) have additional rights under laws such as the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to know what personal information we have collected, the right to delete it, the right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data), and the right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights. Even if these laws do not formally apply, we voluntarily extend similar courtesies.

To exercise any rights, contact us using the details below. We will respond to verifiable requests promptly and without charge in most cases.

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails using the link in each message and manage cookie preferences through your browser or our banner.

8. Data Security and Breach Notification
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure.

In the event of a data breach that poses a risk to your personal information, we will notify affected individuals and relevant authorities as required by applicable law (including Florida’s Information Protection Act) without unreasonable delay.

9. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly. Parents or guardians should contact us if they believe their child has provided information without consent.

10. International Transfers
Booking data processed by FareHarbor (based in the Netherlands) may involve international data transfers. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place consistent with applicable laws.

11. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies.

12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will post the revised version with a new “Last Updated” date and notify you of material changes via the Website or email where appropriate.

13. Contact Us
For questions, requests, concerns, or to exercise your rights, please contact us:

LeBarge Tropical Cruises 2 Marina Plaza Sarasota, Florida 34236 Phone: (941) 366-6116 Email: info@lebargetropicalcruises.com

Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 12, 2026
This Website uses cookies and similar technologies. Cookies help us provide essential functionality, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content where consented.

Types of Cookies:

  • Essential/Functional: Required for the Website to work
  • Analytics/Statistics: Google Analytics to understand visitor behavior (IP addresses anonymized where possible).
  • Marketing/Tracking: For targeted promotions (with consent).
  • Social Media: Embedded content from platforms like Instagram.
  • You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings or our cookie consent banner. Disabling some cookies may affect site functionality.