Last updated: March 2026

Bags at Sea ("we," "us," "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your rights regarding your data. By using our website or registering for any Bags at Sea event, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

We collect information you provide directly to us, as well as information collected automatically when you use our website.

Information you provide:

• Full name and team name
• Email address
• Location (state/region)
• Player names and team registration details
• Scoreholio username (optional, collected at registration)
• Payment information (processed securely via third-party providers — we do not store full credit card details)
• Any additional information you voluntarily provide through forms or email communications

Information collected automatically:

• Browser type and device information
• IP address and approximate location
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referral source (how you found us)
• Cookie and tracking data (see Section 4)

We use the information we collect to:

• Process event registrations and payments
• Send registration confirmation emails and event updates
• Communicate important event information including schedule changes, check-in details, and bracket updates
• Manage tournament brackets and Scoreholio check-in
• Issue event credits, Golden Tickets, and prize notifications
• Improve our website and services
• Provide customer support
• Send marketing communications about upcoming events (you may opt out at any time)
• Comply with legal obligations

• By registering for an event or joining our email list, you may receive emails about upcoming events, registration openings, results, prize announcements, and general Bags at Sea news.
• Transactional emails such as registration confirmations and event updates are sent as part of your registration and cannot be opted out of while your registration is active.
• Marketing and promotional emails include an unsubscribe link. You may opt out at any time.
• We do not send spam. We will never sell your email address to third parties.

• We use cookies and analytics tools including Google Analytics and the Meta Pixel to understand visitor behavior, improve site performance, and serve relevant advertising.
• The Meta Pixel allows us to track conversions from Facebook and Instagram ads and build audience segments for advertising purposes.
• Cookies are small text files stored on your device. They do not contain personal information on their own.
• You may disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of our website.
• You can opt out of Meta ad tracking through your Facebook ad preferences at any time.

• We do not sell your personal information.
• We may share limited data with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website and events, including payment processors, email marketing platforms, and event management tools such as Scoreholio.
• We may share necessary registration details with our official travel partner, Unforgettable Vacations LLC, solely for the purpose of fulfilling cruise prizes and travel arrangements.
• We may share data with venue partners only as necessary for event operations.
• All third-party partners are required to protect your information and may only use it for the specific purpose for which it was shared.
• We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of Bags at Sea, our participants, or the public.

• All payments are processed securely through third-party payment processors including PayPal.
• We do not store, transmit, or have access to your full credit card or payment details.
• Payment transactions are subject to the privacy policies of the applicable payment processor.

• We use reasonable and industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
• Our website uses SSL encryption for all data transmissions.
• No system is 100% secure. While we take data protection seriously, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
• In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you as required by applicable law.

• We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including active registrations, event credits, and legal obligations.
• Registration and order data is retained for a minimum of 3 years for accounting and legal purposes.
• You may request deletion of your data at any time subject to any legal retention requirements (see Section 10).

• Our website may contain links to third-party websites including Scoreholio, PayPal, Facebook, and Instagram.
• We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any third-party sites.
• We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you use in connection with Bags at Sea events.

You have the right to:

• Access — request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction — request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion — request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements
• Opt-out — unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email
• Data portability — request your data in a portable format where technically feasible

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at events@bagsatsea.com. We will respond within 30 days.

• Bags at Sea does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
• Players under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and registered as part of a team by an adult.
• If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at events@bagsatsea.com and we will delete it promptly.

• This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey, USA.

• We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.
• Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.
• Continued use of our website or services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
• For significant changes we will make reasonable efforts to notify registered users by email.

• Questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy? We'd love to hear from you.
• Bags at Sea
• Email: events@bagsatsea.com
• Website: www.bagsatsea.com

Questions? Contact us at events@bagsatsea.com  |  bagsatsea.com  |  Last updated March 2026