SMS Consent & Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 15, 2026

At Southern Tides Fishing Charters, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This SMS Consent & Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you provide your mobile phone number and consent to receive text messages from us.

Southern Tides Fishing Charters provides fishing charters, sightseeing tours, sunset cruises, eco tours, and related services throughout North Carolina’s Crystal Coast. We may use SMS messaging to communicate with customers regarding reservations, trip updates, customer service, and promotional offers.


By providing your mobile phone number through our website, booking platform, contact forms, or other communication channels, you agree to receive text messages from Southern Tides Fishing Charters regarding:

Providing consent to receive text messages is not a condition of purchasing any service.

Message frequency may vary depending on your interactions with Southern Tides Fishing Charters.

Standard message and data rates may apply according to your mobile carrier’s plan.


How We Use Your Information

Information collected through our website, booking forms, contact forms, and SMS opt-in processes may include:

We use this information solely to:


No Sale or Sharing of Personal Information

Southern Tides Fishing Charters values your trust and privacy.

We do not sell, rent, lease, trade, or otherwise share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

SMS consent, phone numbers, and personal information collected for SMS communications are never sold, shared, rented, or disclosed to third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes.

Any information you provide is used solely for the operation of Southern Tides Fishing Charters and the services you have requested.


Third-Party Service Providers

We may use trusted third-party providers to assist with:

These providers are only given access to information necessary to perform services on our behalf and are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.


Opting Out of SMS Messages

You may opt out of receiving SMS communications at any time.

To stop receiving text messages, reply:

STOP

After opting out, you will receive a confirmation message and will no longer receive SMS communications unless you choose to opt in again.

For assistance, reply:

HELP

or contact us directly.


Data Security

Southern Tides Fishing Charters implements reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or alteration.

While no system can guarantee absolute security, we take appropriate measures to protect the information entrusted to us.


Data Retention

We retain customer information only as long as necessary to:

Information that is no longer required will be securely deleted or anonymized when practical.


Your Rights

You may request to:


Policy Updates

Southern Tides Fishing Charters may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page along with a revised effective date.

Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.


Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this SMS Consent & Privacy Policy, please contact:

Southern Tides Fishing Charters
Phone: (252) 424-2252

Website: www.stfcnc.com

Serving Cedar Point, Emerald Isle, Swansboro, and North Carolina’s Crystal Coast.