Last updated: August 19, 2026
Behind the Splash respects the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit Behind the Splash, how that information may be used, and the choices available to you.
Information We Collect
Behind the Splash may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as when you:
- Contact us through a contact form
- Submit a news tip or correction
- Subscribe to email updates or newsletters
- Communicate with us by email
- Participate in surveys, contests, or other site features
Information you voluntarily provide may include your name, email address, and any information you include in your message.
We may also automatically collect limited technical information when you visit the site, such as your browser type, device type, approximate geographic location, referring website, pages visited, and other general usage information.
Cookies
Behind the Splash may use cookies and similar technologies to help the website function properly, understand how visitors use the site, remember preferences, and improve the visitor experience.
Some third-party services used by the site may also place cookies or use similar technologies.
Where required, visitors may be given options to accept, reject, or manage non-essential cookies.
Analytics
We may use website analytics services to better understand how visitors find and use Behind the Splash.
These services may collect information such as pages viewed, time spent on the site, general geographic information, device and browser information, and referral sources.
We use this information to understand our audience and improve our website and coverage.
Email and Newsletter Subscriptions
If you choose to subscribe to Behind the Splash email updates or newsletters, we may collect your email address and other information necessary to provide that service.
You may unsubscribe from marketing or newsletter emails at any time by using the unsubscribe option included in those communications.
Contact Forms and News Tips
When you contact Behind the Splash, submit a correction, or provide a news tip, we may retain the information you provide for the purpose of responding to your message, evaluating the information submitted, maintaining appropriate records, or conducting reporting and research.
Submitting information does not guarantee that Behind the Splash will publish or respond to it.
Embedded Content and Third-Party Services
Articles and pages on Behind the Splash may include embedded content from third-party websites or services, including videos, photographs, maps, social media posts, and other media.
Examples may include content from YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and other platforms.
Embedded content may behave as though you visited the third-party website directly. Those services may collect information about you, use cookies, or track your interaction with their content according to their own privacy policies.
Advertising and Affiliate Links
Behind the Splash may display advertising, sponsored content, or affiliate links in the future.
Third-party advertising or affiliate services may use cookies or similar technologies to measure activity or provide relevant advertising.
When affiliate links are used, Behind the Splash may receive compensation or a commission from qualifying purchases or transactions at no additional cost to the visitor. Appropriate disclosures will be provided when required.
How We Use Information
Information collected through Behind the Splash may be used to operate and improve the website, respond to visitors, provide requested services, distribute newsletters or updates, analyze website usage, protect the security of the site, investigate technical problems, and support our reporting activities.
We do not sell visitors’ personal information.
Sharing of Information
Behind the Splash may share information with service providers that assist in operating the website, such as hosting, analytics, email delivery, security, or website functionality providers.
Information may also be disclosed when reasonably necessary to comply with applicable law, respond to lawful requests, protect our rights or property, prevent fraud or abuse, or protect the safety of our visitors or others.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect information submitted through Behind the Splash. However, no website, internet transmission, or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Visitors should avoid submitting sensitive personal information that is not necessary for their communication with us.
Links to Other Websites
Behind the Splash may contain links to websites operated by other organizations.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, accuracy, or content of third-party websites. Visitors should review the privacy policies of those websites when appropriate.
Children’s Privacy
Behind the Splash is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If we become aware that personal information from a child under 13 has been collected without appropriate authorization, we will take reasonable steps to remove it.
Your Privacy Choices
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights concerning your personal information.
You may contact Behind the Splash to ask about personal information you have voluntarily submitted to us or to request its correction or deletion when reasonably applicable.
You may also manage cookies through your browser settings or through any cookie-management options provided by the website.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to Behind the Splash, the services we use, or applicable privacy requirements.
When significant changes are made, the updated date at the top of this page will be revised.
Contact Us
Questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy may be submitted through the Contact page on Behind the Splash.
Behind the Splash is an independent, fan-operated publication and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, United Parks & Resorts, or their affiliated companies.