Effective Date: January 1, 1973
Last Updated: November 5, 2025

1. Introduction

Southern Offshore Fishermen’s Association (“S.O.F.A.,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit southernoffshorefishermen.com (the “Site”) or interact with our organization. By using the Site, you consent to these practices.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, payment or donation information, and any other details you choose to provide.
• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, access times, and referring websites.
• Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to improve performance, security, and user experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Site.
• Communicate with you about events, membership, news, and updates related to S.O.F.A.
• Process donations and other authorized transactions securely.
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
• Analyze how visitors use the Site and improve our content and services.
• Comply with applicable laws and protect the rights, property, and safety of our organization and community.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information:

• With trusted service providers (such as payment processors, hosting providers, or analytics services) who assist in operating the Site and must keep the information confidential.
• When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
• In connection with any merger, reorganization, or other change in organizational structure, subject to appropriate safeguards.

5. Data Security

We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to help protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to achieve the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law, including record-keeping and compliance obligations.

7. Your Choices

• Communication Preferences: You may opt out of marketing emails by following the unsubscribe link in our messages or by contacting us directly.
• Access, Correction, or Deletion: You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us using the details below.
• Cookies: You can typically disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the Site may not function properly if you do so.

8. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take steps to delete it.

9. International Users

If you access the Site from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. By using the Site, you consent to this transfer.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy was originally adopted on January 1, 1973 and was last updated on November 5, 2025. We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, comments, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Southern Offshore Fishermen’s Association
13417 Gulf Lane #B
Madeira Beach, FL 33708
Phone: 727-310-8993
Email: info@southernoffshorefishermen.org