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Privacy Policies & Terms

Privacy Policy & Terms of Service

Effective Date: October 2026
Website: https://discoverthebahamas.com/ (“Discover The Bahamas”, “we”, “our”, or “us”)

1. Introduction

Discover The Bahamas provides travel guides, booking assistance, fast ferry information, and cruise getaway packages from South Florida to Bimini and Grand Bahama Island. This page outlines our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, cybersecurity practices, Google AdSense advertising policies, and our travel liability disclaimer.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide better services to our visitors, including:

  • Information You Provide: Contact details (such as name, email address, phone number) when you submit an inquiry form, contact customer service, or register for travel notifications.
  • Automated Usage Data: Technical logs such as your browser type, IP address, operating system, referring URLs, and pages viewed.
  • Cookies and Tracking: Standard cookies to maintain session states, improve page speed, and track affiliate interactions.

3. Third-Party Advertising & Google AdSense Compliance

We work with third-party advertising partners, including Google AdSense, to display advertisements across our site.

  • Third-Party Cookies: Google and other third-party vendors use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this website or other websites.
  • Personalized Advertising: Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visit to our sites and/or other sites on the Internet.
  • Opt-Out Options: Visitors may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:

4. Cybersecurity & Data Protection

We employ administrative, physical, and technical controls—including SSL/TLS encryption across our domain and restricted database access—to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, destruction, or alteration.

Security Notice: While we implement reasonable safeguards, no internet transmission or electronic data storage method is 100% impenetrable. DiscoverTheBahamas.com cannot warrant absolute security against malicious third-party attacks, unauthorized access, or hardware vulnerabilities beyond our control.

5. SMS & Mobile Communications

If you provide your phone number for reservation updates or customer support inquiries:

  • Your mobile contact details are never shared or sold to third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.
  • Standard message and data rates may apply.
  • You can opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP.

6. Travel, Ferry, and Booking Disclaimer

  • Informational Accuracy: Travel schedules, departure ports (e.g., Port Everglades, Port of Palm Beach), ferry runtimes, hotel rates, and cruise packages are subject to change without prior notice due to weather, maritime authority guidelines, or operator schedules. While we make every effort to display up-to-date information, we do not warrant the timeliness or completeness of schedules or rates.
  • Third-Party Operators: DiscoverTheBahamas.com is an informational guide and booking agency. We do not own or operate the ferry vessels, cruise liners, or Bahamian resort properties. All bookings and onboard travel are governed strictly by the carrier contracts, boarding rules, and policies of the respective transportation and hospitality operators.

7. User Data Rights

Depending on your geographic location (including California and the European Economic Area), you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of the personal information stored in our databases. Inquiries can be sent to our administrative contact below.

8. Contact Information

For questions regarding these terms, your data privacy, or booking inquiries, please contact us: