Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 25, 2026

Business Location: Camiguin, Philippines

At Scuba Spuds ("we," "our," or "us"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (scubaspuds.com) or book our diving services, courses, and equipment rentals.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information directly from you when you make a booking, fill out a medical or liability form, sign up for our newsletter, or contact us. This may include:

Contact Information: Full name, email address, phone number, and WhatsApp/Messenger handle.
Booking & Travel Details: Dates of your visit, accommodation in Camiguin, and specific dive courses or fun dives requested.
Diving & Medical Data: PADI certification numbers, certification levels, number of logged dives, and medical/liability questionnaire responses required for safe dive planning.
Payment Records: Transaction confirmations, bank transfer details, or GCash reference numbers (note: we do not store sensitive financial details on our servers).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To process and confirm your dive bookings, equipment rentals, and PADI training courses.
To communicate important updates regarding your schedule, weather conditions, or boat departures.
To comply with safety standards, local Philippine regulations, and PADI training administration requirements.
To improve our website experience, customer service, and local offerings.
To send occasional updates, newsletters, or promotional offers.

3. How We Protect Your Data

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Access to your personal data is restricted strictly to authorized Scuba Spuds personnel and management on a need-to-know basis.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may only share necessary details with trusted partners under strict confidentiality agreements, such as:

PADI: For the purpose of registering and issuing your scuba diving certifications.
Local Authorities: If required by Philippine law, coast guard regulations, or emergency medical services in the event of an incident.

5. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website may use basic cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with scubaspuds.com, helping us improve site navigation and performance. You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser settings.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Ask us to correct, update, or delete any inaccurate personal information.
Opt out of marketing communications at any time.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our operations or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted directly on this page with a revised effective date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please reach out to us via email at scubaspuds@gmail.com

Location: Caves Resort, Camiguin, Philippines