Privacy Policy

The Mexico Beach Community Development Council, Inc. (MBCDC) respects the privacy of individuals who visit our website, contact our organization, participate in our promotions, or subscribe to our communications. We are committed to handling personal information responsibly and taking reasonable measures to protect the information entrusted to us.

This Privacy Policy describes the types of information we may collect, how we use that information, and the circumstances under which it may be disclosed.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

MBCDC may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through the following methods:

  • Website inquiries and communications: Information submitted through our website, email, telephone, U.S. Postal Service, or other forms of communication.
  • Contests, giveaways, and raffles: Information needed to administer promotions, verify eligibility when applicable, select winners, and notify participants. If you separately subscribe to our email communications, your information may also be used for email marketing.
  • Email subscriptions: Contact information provided when you sign up to receive newsletters, promotional messages, or other communications from MBCDC.
  • Website usage and third-party services: Information collected through cookies, analytics tools, advertising services, social media features, and other technologies used on our website. This information may include browsing activity, device or browser information, and other technical data, depending on the services in use.

For additional information about how Google uses data when you visit websites or apps that use its services, please see How Google uses data when you use our partners’ sites or apps.

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

MBCDC may use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to questions, inquiries, and requests for information.
  • Provide tourism information and communicate updates about Mexico Beach, Florida.
  • Administer contests, giveaways, raffles, and other promotional activities.
  • Send newsletters and promotional communications to individuals who subscribe to receive them.
  • Evaluate website performance, understand visitor interests, and improve our website and marketing efforts.
  • Maintain website functionality, security, and performance.
  • Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations.

SHARING AND DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

MBCDC does not sell personal information that you directly provide to us to third parties. We may disclose information to service providers that assist with our website, email communications, analytics, advertising, social media, and other organizational or marketing activities. These providers may process information in accordance with their own privacy policies and the services they provide.

Certain third-party technologies, including cookies and similar tracking tools, may collect information about your activity on our website. Depending on the services used and your cookie preferences, this information may be shared with analytics, advertising, or social media partners. Those partners may combine information collected through our website with other information they have obtained. We may also disclose information when required or permitted by law, in response to valid legal process, or when necessary to protect our rights, property, or security.

COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, remember preferences, analyze website traffic, and support advertising or social media features. Cookies are small text files stored by a website on your device that can help the website recognize your browser or remember certain information.

CONFIDENTIALITY AND INFORMATION SECURITY

MBCDC takes reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to help protect personal information against unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or loss. Access to personal information is limited to individuals and service providers who need it to perform their assigned responsibilities. Although we take reasonable precautions to protect information, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS

Individuals who subscribe to MBCDC email communications may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails, where available, or by contacting us directly. Unsubscribing from promotional communications does not prevent us from responding to an inquiry or sending communications necessary to fulfill a request you have made.

THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND SERVICES

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, booking platforms, social media services, or other external resources. These websites and services operate independently of MBCDC and may have their own privacy policies and data collection practices. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of third-party websites and services before providing personal information.

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

MBCDC may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our website, services, or information-handling practices. Any revisions will be posted on this page.

CONTACT US

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how MBCDC handles personal information, please contact us:

Mexico Beach Community Development Council, Inc.
Phone: 850-648-8196
Email:

(Updated 10/27/2026)