Last Updated: September 7, 2026
At OUTBOATMOTOR, accessible through outboatmotor.com, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and disclose information when you visit our website, create an account, contact us, or purchase products from OUTBOATMOTOR.
By using our website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
OUTBOATMOTOR is an online retailer specializing in outboard motors and related marine products, including products from brands such as Tohatsu, Suzuki, Mercury, and Honda, subject to availability.
For purposes of this Privacy Policy, “OUTBOATMOTOR,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to the operator of the OUTBOATMOTOR website.
Website: outboatmotor.com
2. Information We Collect
We may collect information directly from you, automatically through your use of our website, and from third-party services that help us operate our business.
2.1 Information You Provide
When you use our website, you may voluntarily provide information including:
- First and last name
- Billing address
- Shipping address
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Username
- Password
- Account information
- Order information
- Product preferences
- Information submitted through contact forms
- Customer service communications
- Reviews or other content you submit
- Information you provide when requesting a quote or product information
You are not required to provide information that is not necessary for the particular service you are requesting. However, certain information may be necessary to create an account, process an order, or deliver a product.
3. Information Collected During Purchases
When you place an order with OUTBOATMOTOR, we may collect information necessary to process and fulfill the transaction.
This can include:
- Your name
- Billing address
- Shipping address
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Products purchased
- Quantity purchased
- Order total
- Order date
- Order number
- Shipping information
- Delivery information
- Payment status
- Customer account information
- Communications relating to your order
We use this information to process your order, communicate with you, provide customer support, and fulfill our contractual and legal obligations.
4. Payment Information
Payments made through our website may be processed by third-party payment processors.
Depending on the payment method you select, the payment provider may collect information such as:
- Card information
- Payment account information
- Billing information
- Transaction information
- Payment verification information
Where payment processing is handled by a third party, your payment information may be subject to that provider’s privacy policy and terms.
OUTBOATMOTOR does not intentionally store complete payment-card numbers on its own website servers when payment processing is handled by a third-party payment processor.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of the payment provider used during checkout.
5. Automatically Collected Information
When you access our website, certain information may automatically be collected.
This may include:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Browser version
- Operating system
- Device type
- Screen resolution
- Language preferences
- Pages visited
- Links clicked
- Date and time of visits
- Referring website
- Approximate geographic location
- Website interaction information
- Error and diagnostic information
This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and allows us to improve website performance, security, and functionality.
6. Cookies
OUTBOATMOTOR may use cookies and similar technologies.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
We may use cookies for purposes including:
- Remembering your shopping cart
- Maintaining your login session
- Remembering website preferences
- Improving website functionality
- Processing orders
- Understanding website usage
- Measuring website performance
- Preventing fraudulent activity
- Improving security
- Providing relevant content
- Supporting marketing activities, where applicable
Some cookies may be placed by third-party services that operate on our website.
7. Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings.
You may be able to:
- Block cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Receive notifications when cookies are being used
- Block third-party cookies
However, disabling cookies may affect certain website features.
For example, disabling essential cookies may prevent shopping-cart, login, checkout, or other functions from working correctly.
8. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information for legitimate business purposes, including:
Order Processing
To:
- Process orders
- Confirm purchases
- Process payments
- Prepare products for shipment
- Arrange delivery
- Provide order updates
Customer Service
To:
- Respond to questions
- Handle customer support requests
- Resolve complaints
- Assist with products and orders
- Communicate about returns or exchanges
Website Operations
To:
- Operate our website
- Maintain customer accounts
- Improve website functionality
- Improve navigation
- Troubleshoot technical issues
- Monitor website performance
Security
To:
- Detect fraud
- Prevent unauthorized access
- Protect our website
- Protect customers
- Investigate suspicious activity
- Enforce our terms and policies
Marketing
Where permitted by applicable law and, where required, with your consent, we may use your information to:
- Send promotional emails
- Inform you about new products
- Provide special offers
- Send product-related communications
- Conduct marketing analysis
You may opt out of marketing communications at any time.
9. Legal Bases for Processing
Where applicable privacy laws require a legal basis for processing personal information, we may process information based on one or more of the following:
Contract
We may process information when necessary to fulfill an order or provide services you requested.
Legal Obligation
We may process information when necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulations, tax requirements, accounting requirements, or legal proceedings.
Legitimate Interests
We may process information when necessary for legitimate business interests, such as:
- Website security
- Fraud prevention
- Improving our services
- Customer support
- Business administration
Consent
Where required, we may process certain information based on your consent.
You may withdraw consent where applicable.
10. Sharing Your Information
We may share personal information with third parties when necessary to operate OUTBOATMOTOR.
These parties may include:
Payment Processors
Payment providers may process payment and transaction information to complete purchases.
Shipping Companies
We may provide shipping providers with information needed to deliver your order, such as:
- Name
- Shipping address
- Telephone number
- Email address
- Order details
Website Providers
We may use third-party providers for:
- Website hosting
- Website security
- Website maintenance
- Data storage
- Technical support
- Backup services
Analytics Providers
We may use analytics services to understand website traffic and visitor behavior.
Email Providers
We may use third-party email services to send transactional and marketing communications.
Professional Advisers
We may share information with:
- Accountants
- Attorneys
- Auditors
- Insurers
- Consultants
- Other professional advisers
where reasonably necessary.
11. When We May Disclose Information
We may disclose information when we believe disclosure is reasonably necessary to:
- Comply with applicable law
- Respond to a lawful government request
- Respond to a court order
- Enforce our agreements
- Protect our rights
- Protect our property
- Protect customers
- Investigate fraud
- Prevent security threats
- Protect the safety of individuals
We may also disclose information as part of a business transaction such as a merger, acquisition, restructuring, financing, sale of assets, or similar transaction.
12. We Do Not Sell Personal Information
OUTBOATMOTOR does not sell your personal information for monetary consideration.
We may use third-party service providers to help us operate the website, process orders, analyze traffic, provide advertising, or communicate with customers.
Where applicable law considers certain activities to constitute “sharing” or “selling” personal information, we will provide any rights or choices required by applicable law.
13. WooCommerce
Our website may use WooCommerce or other ecommerce technology to manage products, shopping carts, customer accounts, orders, and checkout functionality.
Information associated with orders and customer accounts may be processed through our ecommerce system and related service providers.
This may include:
- Customer information
- Order information
- Billing information
- Shipping information
- Product information
- Account information
14. Customer Accounts
If you create an account on our website, we may collect and store information associated with your account.
You are responsible for keeping your login credentials confidential.
You should notify us promptly if you believe your account has been accessed without authorization.
We may retain certain account information for legitimate business, legal, security, or recordkeeping purposes.
15. Guest Checkout
Where available, customers may be able to purchase products without creating an account.
Information provided during guest checkout may still be retained as necessary to:
- Process the order
- Deliver the order
- Provide customer support
- Handle returns
- Maintain business records
- Comply with legal requirements
16. Communications
We may communicate with you by email, telephone, SMS, or other communication methods depending on the information you provide and the services you use.
Transactional communications may include:
- Order confirmations
- Payment confirmations
- Shipping notifications
- Delivery updates
- Account notifications
- Customer service responses
- Security notifications
These communications are generally necessary to provide the requested service.
17. Marketing Communications
If you subscribe to marketing communications, we may send information about:
- New products
- Promotions
- Discounts
- Special offers
- Marine products
- OUTBOATMOTOR news
You can unsubscribe from marketing emails by clicking the unsubscribe link contained in the email or contacting us directly.
Opting out of marketing communications does not necessarily stop transactional communications relating to your orders or account.
18. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
The retention period may depend on:
- The type of information
- The purpose for collecting it
- Our relationship with you
- Whether you have an active account
- Whether an order or dispute is ongoing
- Legal requirements
- Accounting requirements
- Tax requirements
- Security requirements
When information is no longer necessary, we may delete, anonymize, or securely dispose of it.
19. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information.
These measures may include:
- Secure website connections
- Access controls
- Password protections
- Security monitoring
- Website security tools
- Regular software updates
- Data backups
- Limited access to personal information
However, no online system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Therefore, while we take reasonable precautions, we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted over the internet.