Privacy Policy
Last Updated: April 5, 2026
Kangaroo Scuba (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://kangarooscuba.com (the “Site”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site, book scuba diving courses or experiences, sign up for our newsletter, contact us, or otherwise interact with us.
By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Site.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked with you (“personal information”). The types of information we collect depend on how you interact with us.
Information You Provide Directly:
Contact information (name, email address, phone number, mailing address)
Booking and registration details (date of birth, diving experience level, medical history, or health declarations required for scuba certification or participation)
Payment information (credit card details, billing address) when you make a purchase or booking — processed securely by third-party payment providers
Communications you send to us (inquiries, feedback, support requests)
Account information if you create an account on our Site
Information Collected Automatically:
Usage data (IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on the Site, referring/exit pages)
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookies section below)
Location information (general geographic area, such as city or region, derived from your IP address)
Information from Third Parties: We may receive information from business partners, payment processors, or analytics providers, consistent with their privacy policies.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. Our services are not directed at children.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To provide, operate, and improve our scuba diving services, courses (e.g., Open Water Scuba Diver), guided dives, and experiences
To process bookings, payments, and registrations
To communicate with you (respond to inquiries, send booking confirmations, updates about your courses or dives)
To send newsletters, promotional offers, or educational content about scuba diving (you can opt out at any time)
To personalize your experience on the Site
To analyze Site usage and improve functionality and user experience
To comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms, or protect our rights and safety
For any other purpose with your consent
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze traffic, and understand how users interact with our Site.
Essential cookies — necessary for the Site to function (e.g., remembering your preferences during a session)
Analytics cookies — help us understand visitor behavior (e.g., via Google Analytics)
Marketing cookies — may be used for targeted advertising or retargeting
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality. For more details, see our separate [Cookie Policy] if you have one, or contact us.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in these situations:
With service providers who assist us (e.g., hosting providers, email marketing services, payment processors, and booking platforms). These parties are contractually obligated to protect your data.
With instructors, dive partners, or venues necessary to deliver your booked courses or experiences (e.g., sharing basic contact and medical info for safety).
In business transfers (if we merge, sell assets, or are acquired).
To comply with the law, respond to legal requests, or protect rights, property, or safety.
With your consent or at your direction.
5. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Medical or certification-related records may be kept longer as required by industry standards or law.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, such as:
Accessing, correcting, or deleting your data
Opting out of marketing communications (unsubscribe link in every email)
Limiting certain processing activities
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe as required by applicable law.
California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA). Please contact us for more information.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., NAUI resources, travel partners). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
9. International Users
Our Site is hosted in the United States and primarily serves users in the US (Dallas-Fort Worth area). If you access the Site from outside the US, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Kangaroo Scuba Email: info@kangarooscuba.com Website: https://kangarooscuba.com
Cookie Policy
Last Updated: April 5, 2026
Kangaroo Scuba (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website https://kangarooscuba.com (the “Site”). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage them.
This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help the website remember your actions and preferences over time, making your experience more efficient and personalized.
Cookies can be:
First-party cookies: Set directly by Kangaroo Scuba.
Third-party cookies: Set by our service providers (e.g., Google, payment processors, or social media platforms).
Cookies can also be:
Essential / Strictly Necessary: Required for the Site to function properly.
Performance / Analytics: Help us understand how visitors use the Site.
Functional: Remember your preferences (e.g., language or region).
Targeting / Advertising: Used to deliver relevant ads or measure advertising effectiveness.
2. Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on Kangaroo Scuba:
Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to work correctly.
They enable core functions such as:
Navigating between pages
Remembering your booking session or form inputs
Maintaining security and preventing fraud, you cannot opt out of these cookies, as the Site would not function properly without them.
Analytics Cookies We use analytics cookies (for example, Google Analytics) to collect information about how visitors use our Site. This helps us improve the user experience by understanding which pages are most popular, how users navigate the Site, and where improvements are needed. These cookies collect data such as:
Number of visitors
Pages visited and time spent
Device and browser information
General geographic location (city/region level)
Functional Cookies: These allow the Site to remember choices you make (such as your preferred dive course level or region) to provide a more personalized experience on future visits.
Marketing / Advertising Cookies We may use these cookies to deliver more relevant content or advertisements, or to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. These may include cookies from third-party advertising networks.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Site are placed by third-party services. These include (but are not limited to):
Google Analytics (website traffic and behavior analysis)
Payment processors (e.g., Stripe or PayPal) for secure checkout
Social media platforms (if you use “Share” buttons)
Booking or reservation platforms, we may integrate
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.
4. How Long Do Cookies Stay on Your Device?
Session cookies: Temporary and deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (from a few hours up to several years) or until you delete them.
5. Managing and Deleting Cookies
You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
Block or delete all cookies
Block only third-party cookies
Receive a warning before a cookie is stored
How to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security
Safari: Preferences → Privacy
Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
You can also visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org for more information on how to manage cookies.
Note: If you disable essential cookies, some parts of our Site (such as the booking system) may not work correctly.
6. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals
Our Site does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals from browsers, as there is no industry-wide standard for how to honor them.
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will post the revised policy on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review it periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Kangaroo Scuba Email: info@kangarooscuba.com Website: https://kangarooscuba.com