Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 16, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Michiana Boat Show (“we,” “us,” or “our”), operated under Indiana Boat Shows. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or attend our events.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:

• Address: 909 Pine Lake Ave, La Porte, IN 46350
• Phone: (708) 359-5458
• Email: bo******@bo******.com

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information from you:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing actions through:

• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website, including pages visited, time spent on the site, and navigation patterns.
• Facebook Pixel: We use Facebook Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and deliver targeted advertisements.
• Cookies: Small data files stored on your device that help us improve your experience and track website performance.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Event Communications: To send you information about the Michiana Boat Show, including event dates, updates, and important announcements
• Marketing Communications: To send you promotional emails and text messages about upcoming shows, special offers, and related events (only if you have opted in)
• Email Nurturing: To provide you with relevant content and keep you engaged with our events
• Reminder Notifications: To send you reminders about upcoming show dates and ticket availability
• Website Improvement: To analyze website traffic and improve user experience
• Advertising: To deliver targeted advertisements on social media platforms

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with the following third-party service providers who help us operate our business:

4.1 Service Providers

• Mautic: Email and SMS marketing automation platform
• Twilio: SMS messaging service provider
• Amazon AWS: Email delivery infrastructure
• Eventbrite: Ticket sales and event registration platform (payment processing)
• Google Analytics: Website analytics service
• Facebook: Advertising and analytics service

These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes we specify and to protect your data appropriately.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders or government agencies).

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 Marketing Communications

• Email Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email we send you.
• SMS Opt-Out: You can stop receiving text messages by replying “STOP” to any text message we send you. Reply “HELP” for assistance.

5.2 Data Access and Correction

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided above.

5.3 Cookies

Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can choose to set your browser to remove or reject cookies, but this may affect the functionality of our website.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including Eventbrite for ticket purchases. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Michiana Boat Show
• Address: 909 Pine Lake Ave, La Porte, IN 46350
• Phone: (708) 359-5458
• Email: bo******@bo******.com

12. Consent

By using our website and providing your personal information, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.