Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

CommonsBeacon ("we," "our," or "us") is dedicated to securing your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines our protocols regarding the accumulation, utilization, divulgence, and protection of your data when you access our website commonsbeacon.sbs or employ our yacht charter amenities.

Engaging with our amenities signifies your agreement to the data handling practices detailed in this policy. This policy adheres to relevant privacy statutes, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and associated Canadian privacy laws.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collate personally identifiable data you willingly submit to us when you:

• Reserve a yacht charter
• Reach out to us via our website or telephone
• Register for our newsletter
• Complete questionnaires on our website
• Engage in surveys or promotional events

Examples of this data may consist of:

• Names and contact details (email, telephone, residence)
• Transaction details (handled securely by external providers)
• Yacht charter preferences and specifics
• Urgent contact details
• Food intolerances or health information (if specified)

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Automatic data retrieval is in act when you navigate our website, collecting specifics about your device and how you interact with our site:

• IP addresses and locale data
• Web browser kind and edition
• Site visitation details and dwell time on pages
• Source URLs
• Device characteristics (model, screen resolution, etc.)

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

To boost your web experience, we employ cookies and akin tracking mechanisms that enable us to:

• Store your preferences
• Evaluate site function and traffic
• Offer bespoke content
• Enhance our amenities

Your browser setup or our cookie consent notice allows you to manage your cookie preferences.

3. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is utilized for diverse functions:

• Service Provision: To execute yacht charter amenities, organize reservations, and interact regarding your bookings
• Customer Service: To address your questions and provide assistance
• Payment Management: To process financial transactions and oversee billing
• Safety and Protection: To guarantee operational safety and prevent deceptive practices
• Marketing: To dispatch promotional content and updates (upon your approval)
• Web Improvement: To investigate user patterns and enhance the functionality of our website
• Regulatory Accordance: To conform with legal statutes and guidelines

4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We refrain from selling, exchanging, or leasing your personal data to unrelated entities. We may divulge your data under these scenarios:

4.1 Service Affiliates

Information might be shared with vetted third-party affiliates that support us in areas such as: payment processing; website hosting and upkeep; email campaigns; analytics and performance evaluation; client service.

4.2 Legal Obligations

Your data might be revealed if mandated by law or in reaction to legal processes, court mandates, crises, or probes into potential dishonest or unlawful acts.

4.3 Business Reconfigurations

In occurrences of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information could be part of the transferred assets.

5. Data Security

We apply suitable electronic and administrative protocols to safeguard your personal data from unapproved access, modification, exposure, or obliteration. These include encryption, secure servers, access controls, consistent assessments, and staff instruction.

Nevertheless, no internet transmission or electronic storage system is entirely impenetrable. Absolute security of your data cannot be guaranteed.

6. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only as needed to fulfill the intended purposes or as lawfully required. Typical retention periods:

• Charter reservations: 7 years (for tax/legal reasons)
• Marketing interactions: until account deactivation/deletion
• Web analytics: 26 months
• Client Support: 3 years after the last contact

7. Your Rights and Options

You are entitled to access, rectify, erase (constrained by law), transfer, refuse marketing materials, and control cookies. To action your rights, get in touch using the information below.

8. External Services

8.1 Google Analytics

Google Analytics aids in evaluating website usage patterns. You can choose out by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

8.2 Social Media

Links to social platforms may be found on our site, and they possess their own privacy arrangements.

8.3 Payment Processors

Third-party processors managing payments adhere to PCI DSS standards.

9. Cross-Border Data Transfers

We may transfer and manage your details in jurisdictions other than Germany. We enforce safeguards corresponding to applicable privacy legislation.

10. Protecting Minors

Our services do not intentionally engage children under 13, nor do we knowingly collect their information. If it's suspected that such data has been provided, we request immediate contact.

11. Policy Updates

We periodically adjust this Privacy Policy to mirror changes in our practices or legal obligations. Such amendments will be broadcasted through updates on our website, emails to registered users, or on-site notifications. Continued service use after the adjustment date signals consent to the new terms.

12. Contacting Us

For any inquiries or concerns related to this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please connect with us:

13. Adherence to Google Ads User Consent Policy

We comply with the Google Ads User Consent Policy. Cookie/tracking adjustments can be made at any time through our cookie settings panel.