Last Updated: January 1, 2025

This California Privacy Policy supplements the general Privacy Policy of BeachEverywhere (“we,” “us,” or “our”) and applies only to California residents (“consumers”) as defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

This notice explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information and describes your rights under California law.

1. Personal Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information, depending on how you interact with BeachEverywhere:

Identifiers

  • IP address

  • Device identifiers

  • Browser type

Internet or Network Activity

  • Pages viewed

  • Time spent on pages

  • Referring URLs

  • Interactions with content and links

Approximate Location Data

  • City, state, or region inferred from IP address

Commercial Information

  • Affiliate link interactions

  • Travel-related browsing behavior on our site

Inferences

  • Preferences based on site usage (for content improvement or advertising relevance)

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers, precise geolocation, financial account data, or health information.

2. Sources of Personal Information

We collect personal information from:

  • You directly (forms, subscriptions, inquiries)

  • Your device or browser automatically

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

  • Third-party service providers (analytics, ads, affiliate platforms)

3. How We Use Personal Information

We use personal information to:

  • Operate and maintain the website

  • Provide beach guides, content, and features

  • Analyze traffic and improve user experience

  • Display advertising

  • Track affiliate referrals

  • Prevent fraud and ensure site security

  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Sale or Sharing of Personal Information

Do We Sell Personal Information?

No. BeachEverywhere does not sell personal information for money.

Do We Share Personal Information?

Yes, we may share limited personal information with:

  • Advertising partners

  • Analytics providers

  • Affiliate networks

Under California law, this may be considered “sharing” for cross-context behavioral advertising, even when no money is exchanged.

5. Your Right to Opt Out of Sale or Sharing

California residents have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information.

You may exercise this right by visiting our dedicated page:

Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

You may also manage cookies and tracking through your browser or available cookie-preference tools on our website.

6. Your California Privacy Rights

Under the CCPA/CPRA, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and share

  • Access your personal information

  • Delete personal information (subject to legal exceptions)

  • Correct inaccurate personal information

  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information

  • Limit the use of sensitive personal information (if applicable)

  • Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights

7. How to Submit a Privacy Request

You may submit a request by contacting us:

Email: info@beacheverywhere.com
Subject Line: California Privacy Request

Please include:

  • The type of request you are making

  • Sufficient information for us to verify your identity

We will respond within the time required by California law.

8. Authorized Agents

You may designate an authorized agent to submit a request on your behalf.
We may require proof of authorization and identity verification.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes described in this policy

  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

10. Security Measures

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

11. Children’s Information

BeachEverywhere is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

12. Changes to This California Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about this California Privacy Policy or your rights, contact us at:

BeachEverywhere
Email: info@beacheverywhere.com