Privacy Policy | Thomas Marine, LLC

Last updated: May 2026

1. Who We Are

Thomas Marine, LLC is a family-owned marine sales and service business located at 1199 David W Ray Road, Georgetown, SC 29440. We can be reached at (843) 833-8054. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information you provide when interacting with our website at thomasmarinellc.com.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you voluntarily provide through:

Contact forms (name, email, phone, message)
Financing applications (personal, employment, and financial information)
Newsletter signups (email address)
Service requests (boat details, requested service)

We also collect standard web-server data such as IP address, browser type, and pages viewed for security and analytics purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

Respond to inquiries and provide quotes
Process financing applications and forward to lending partners
Schedule service appointments
Send occasional updates about new inventory and promotions (only if you opt in)
Improve our website and services

4. Sharing With Third Parties

We do not sell your information. We share your information only as needed:

With lenders (Synchrony, Sheffield Financial, and others) to process financing applications you submit
With manufacturers (Suzuki, Pro-Drive, etc.) for warranty registration when applicable
With law enforcement when required by a valid court order or subpoena

5. Cookies, Analytics, and Advertising

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site usage, and deliver personalized advertising. When you first visit our site, you can choose which cookies you accept. You can change your preferences at any time.

5.1 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (Google Analytics 4).
Marketing Cookies: Enable us to deliver personalized ads and measure their effectiveness (Meta/Facebook Pixel).
Preference Cookies: Allow the website to remember your settings and preferences.

5.2 Third-Party Processors

We share data with the following third parties for the purposes described:

Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook/Instagram): Advertising, remarketing, and audience building. Meta receives event data such as page views and conversions. See: https://www.facebook.com/policy.php
Google LLC (Analytics): Website traffic analysis and user behavior insights. See: https://policies.google.com/privacy

5.3 Your Choices

Use the Cookie Settings link in our footer to update your preferences at any time.
Use browser settings to block or delete cookies.
Opt out of Meta personalized ads: https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences
Opt out of Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

6. Your Choices

Opt out of newsletters at any time using the unsubscribe link
Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Request deletion of your personal information (subject to lender retention requirements for financing applications)
Update incorrect information by contacting us

7. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encrypted form submissions and access controls. No system is perfectly secure, however, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date above will reflect the most recent revision.

10. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us or call (843) 833-8054.