Website Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1/1/2026
Swim School Name: Watermelon Swim
Website: www.watermelonswim.com
Email: info@watermelonswim.com
Phone: 813-229-7946
Location: Tampa Bay, FL

Your Privacy Matters to Us

At Watermelon Swim, keeping your family safe is our top priority — both in the water and online. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and how we protect it.

By using our website or registering for lessons, you agree to this policy.

Information We Collect

We only collect information that helps us safely and effectively provide swim lessons and communicate with families.

Information You Give Us

When you register or contact us, we may collect:

  • Parent or guardian name
  • Student name and age
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Home address
  • Emergency contact details
  • Medical or safety information that helps instructors protect your student
  • Payment and billing details
  • Account login information (if you create an account)

We only request medical information that helps us keep students safe during lessons.

Information Our Website Collects Automatically

Like most websites, we collect basic technical information such as:

  • IP address
  • Device and browser type
  • Pages you visit on our site
  • How long you stay on our site
  • General website traffic data through cookies or analytics tools

This helps us improve the website and make registration easier for families.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Register students for lessons 
  • Communicate schedules, weather updates, and lesson reminders
  • Process payments securely
  • Keep students safe during lessons
  • Improve our programs and customer experience
  • Send occasional announcements or promotions (you can opt out anytime)
  • Meet legal or safety requirements under Florida law

Children’s Privacy 

Our website and services are meant for parents or legal guardians registering children for swim lessons.

We follow the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). This means:

  • We only collect information about children through parents or guardians
  • We never knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without parent permission
  • Parents may request to review or delete their child’s information at any time

If you believe your child shared information without your consent, please contact us at info@watermelonswim.com

When We Share Information

We respect your trust and do not sell your personal information.

We may share information only when necessary with trusted partners such as:

  • Payment processors to complete transactions
  • Lesson scheduling or registration software providers
  • Website hosting or communication service providers
  • Emergency responders if needed for student safety
  • Government or legal authorities if required by law

These providers are required to protect your information.

Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies or similar tools to:

  • Help the website run smoothly
  • Remember your preferences
  • Understand how families use our site so we can improve it

You can disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.

How We Protect Your Information

We use reasonable physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards to protect your information. While no system is 100% secure, we work hard to protect your data using trusted and secure service providers.

How Long We Keep Information

We keep information only as long as needed to:

  • Provide lessons and customer support
  • Maintain safety and participation records
  • Meet tax, insurance, or legal requirements

Florida Privacy Rights

Florida residents have the right to request access to or deletion of their personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.

You may also request that we stop sending marketing emails or texts at any time by using the unsubscribe link or contacting us directly.

Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to outside websites (for example, payment systems or swim gear companies). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

Updates to This Policy

We may occasionally update this Privacy Policy. When we do, we will update the effective date above. Continued use of our website means you accept the updated policy.

Contact Us

We are always happy to answer questions about privacy or your family’s information.