America’s Cup Inn values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://americascupinn.com/ or interact with us.
If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Website.
Company Contact Information
America’s Cup Inn
6 Mary Street
Newport, RI 02840
United States
Phone: (401) 846-7400
Email: stay@americascupinn.com
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us using the details above.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
Information You Provide to Us
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Reservation details (arrival/departure dates, preferences)
- Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
- Identification information required for check-in
- Communications you send to us
Automatically Collected Information
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Pages visited and time spent on our Website
- Referring website
- Cookies and tracking technologies
SMS/Mobile Information
If you provide your mobile number, we may collect:
- Mobile phone number
- Text messaging consent records
- Message history related to reservations or customer support
Why We Collect Your Information
We collect personal information to:
- Process and manage reservations
- Provide customer service and support
- Send booking confirmations and reservation updates
- Respond to inquiries
- Improve our Website and services
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
- Send promotional communications (only with your consent)
How We Use Your Information (Purpose / Legal Basis)
Depending on applicable law, we process your personal data based on:
- Performance of a contract (e.g., managing your reservation)
- Legitimate interests (e.g., improving services, preventing fraud)
- Consent (e.g., marketing emails or SMS communications)
- Legal obligations (e.g., tax and regulatory compliance)
We use your data only for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
SMS/Text Messaging Policy
By providing your mobile number, you agree to receive text messages from America’s Cup Inn via its mobile text message provider.
You may receive texts regarding:
- Your reservation
- Customer support
- Special offers (if you opt in)
Messaging frequency varies.
You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message you receive.
No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes.
Information sharing to subcontractors in support services, such as customer service, is permitted.
All other use case categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
Message and data rates may apply.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell personal information.
We may share your information with:
- Payment processors (to securely process payments)
- Booking platforms or channel managers (if applicable)
- IT service providers
- Marketing service providers (email platforms, analytics tools)
- Government authorities when required by law
All service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
International Data Transfers
If you are located outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using our Website, you consent to this transfer.
We take reasonable measures to ensure your data is protected in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve Website functionality
- Analyze traffic and usage
- Personalize user experience
You may control cookies through your browser settings.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill reservation and business purposes
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location (e.g., under applicable U.S. state privacy laws or international laws such as GDPR), you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Object to certain processing
- Withdraw consent (where applicable)
- Request data portability
- Opt out of marketing communications
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
Email: stay@americascupinn.com
Phone: (401) 846-7400
We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
Third-Party Websites
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., booking platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
Children’s Privacy
Our Website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”