Our Privacy Policy

Updated: October 1st, 2025.

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Who We Are

The SXM Poker Run is a group of volunteer boating enthusiasts, providing various organized events for local and international boaters. Our website is available at https://www.sxmpokerrun.com.

General Privacy Principles

We generally strive to protect your privacy from all malicious third parties. We only share your information on a strictly need-to-know basis. Generally speaking, personally identifiable information is only collected once you register as an SXM Poker Run member. 

We do use COOKIES on this website. For details on the use and application of Cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Various maritime and other Government departments monitor our activities and events, and require that certain legalities, such as Customs and Immigration clearances, be performed according to local and international maritime regulations. For us to comply with these regulations, we must sometimes collect and share certain information about you or any marine vessel you register for an event.     

What personal data do we collect?

When visiting as a guest

When you visit our website as a Guest, we may collect publicly, generally available data received from your browser, for example...

  • Your IP address
  • The referring URL that sent you to our site   
  • The date and time you visit any webpage, how long you visit the page, and various actions you may take on a page (such as scrolling, clicking on hyperlinks, etc
  • The URL of any external links you click to exit our website.
  • We may also track various anonymized technical and demographic information based on your IP address.

If you choose to use one of our contact forms to send us a message, we may collect some personal information such as...

  • Your Name
  • Your Email Address
  • Your Phone Number
  • ...or other relevant data listed on such forms.

Who do we share this information with?

  • We DO NOT  share, sell, or trade your direct contact details with any third party for marketing purposes.
  • We may share certain data (excluding Personal Information) with our analytical software provider (Google).      

 

When registering as a Poker Run Member

We collect various identifying data, including, but not limited to...

  • Personal Information
  • Bio
  • Email and Phone
  • Various Social Media links

Who do we share this data with?

  • We use this data for our own direct internal communications with you
  • You may choose to make your profile visible to other members or choose which parts you want to share (e.g. Social Links)  

What rights do I have over the data you store?

It's your data, and you have the right to...

  • Review the data we store on your behalf
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When registering as a Vessel Owner

We collect various identifying data, including, but not limited to...

  • Vessel details
  • Registration Details
  • Passenger Manifests

Who we share this information with...

When you participate in any SXM Poker Run events, you may be required to provide your vessel details to maritime authorities, and Customs & Immigration departments on both the Dutch and French sides of St Maarten, and possibly other foreign ports.

We employ a Customs Agent who can submit your vessel data on your behalf. Our Customs Agent will also have controlled access to your vessel details.  

When registering as a Participant

We collect various identifying data, including, but not limited to, the following. This is in addition to the information you already provided as a Poker Run Member...

  • The Vessel you will be participating with
  • Email
  • Phone / WhatsApp
  • Social Links
  • Passport Number / ID page

Who do we share this information with?

When you participate in any SXM Poker Run events, you may be required to provide your passport details to maritime authorities, and Customs & Immigration departments on both the Dutch and French sides of St Maarten, and possibly other foreign ports.

We employ a Customs Agent who can submit your passport data on your behalf. Our Customs Agent will also have controlled access to your vessel details.  

If you elect to find a ride with a participating Vessel, then we may share your contact details with vessel owners. Your details are only shared internally with other registered SXM Poker Run members. 

At the heart of the SXM Poker Run lies a dedicated team of volunteers whose passion shines brightly as they work tirelessly to showcase the beauty and vibrancy of Sint Maarten/St Martin, transforming it into a premier boating destination in the  Caribbean; with the invaluable support of our generous sponsors, we create unforgettable experiences that unite our community and celebrate our island's unique culture, all while fueling our shared love for the thrill of the run and the joy of giving back.

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