Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

BreezeFarmStead ("we," "our," or "us") is dedicated to maintaining your privacy. This document outlines our Privacy Policy and elaborates on the manner in which we gather, utilize, reveal, and protect your information when you access our website breezefarmstead.xyz or utilize our yacht charter offerings.

You agree to the data practices detailed in this document by employing our services. We adhere to privacy laws such as the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other key Canadian privacy statutes.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We gather personal data that you deliberately supply to us during:

• Reserving a yacht charter
• Reaching out via our website or telephone
• Signing up for our newsletter
• Completing forms on our website
• Taking part in surveys or promotional events

The data collected might comprise:

• Name and contact details (email, telephone, address)
• Financial details (handled securely via third-party entities)
• Preferences and specifications for chartering
• Contact details for emergencies
• Dietary preferences or medical data (if submitted)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

Automatically collected details concerning your device and browsing habits are gathered when you visit our site:

• IP address and geographical data
• Internet browser type and release
• Visited pages and duration of visit on our website
• Referral websites
• Device specifications (model, screen resolution, and so on)

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

To improve your website experience, we employ cookies along with similar tracking methods. These technologies are useful for:

• Retaining your chosen settings
• Examining website usage and functionality
• Offering custom content
• Enhancing our services

You have the option to set your preferences for cookies via your web browser settings or our cookie consent tool.

3. How We Use Your Information

We utilize the collected information for the reasons listed below:

• Service Provision: To supply yacht charter services, confirm reservations, and converse concerning your booking
• Client Care: To address inquiries and offer support
• Payment Transactions: To manage payments and handle billing
• Safety and Integrity: To assure the security of our operations and safeguard against deception
• Promotional Efforts: To forward promotional materials and news (with your agreement)
• Website Optimization: To evaluate browsing patterns and enhance the functionality of our website
• Legal Conformity: To adhere to prevailing laws and regulations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

Your personal data is not sold, exchanged, or rented to unrelated third parties. We may disclose your data under these situations:

4.1 Service Providers

Information may be disclosed to reliable service providers aiding us in areas such as payment handling; website hosting and upkeep; email marketing; analytics and performance tracking; client support.

4.2 Legal Obligations

Your data may be divulged if mandated by law or to respond to judicial proceedings, court orders, emergencies, or investigations into plausible unlawful activities or fraud.

4.3 Business Acquisitions

Should there be a merger, acquisition, or sale of company assets, your data may be part of the assets transferred.

5. Data Security

We adopt suitable technical and organizational precautions to defend your personal data against illicit access, modification, exposure, or destruction. Encryption, protected servers, access management, periodic evaluations, and instructing staff are among these measures.

Despite this, please note that no internet transmission or electronic storage technique is completely impenetrable. We cannot warrant the absolute safety of your data.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only to the extent necessary to complete the intended purposes or as dictated by the law. Typical periods include:

• Charter reservations: 7 years (due to tax/legal obligations)
• Marketing communications: until you opt out or request deletion
• Website analytics: 26 months
• Customer support: 3 years following the last interaction

7. Your Rights and Choices

You hold rights such as access, rectification, erasure (in accordance with law), data portability, and the choice to opt out of marketing and manage cookies. To act upon these rights, get in touch with us using the details provided below.

8. Third-Party Services

8.1 Google Analytics

For website usage analysis, we make use of Google Analytics. Opting out is possible through the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

8.2 Social Networks

Links to social media platforms, each with its own privacy policies, may be found on our website.

8.3 Payment Processors

Payment transactions are facilitated by third-party processors adhering to PCI DSS standards.

9. International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred and processed in countries other than Germany. We utilize safeguards in line with relevant privacy laws.

10. Children’s Privacy

We do not intend our services for children under the age of 13 and do not purposefully accumulate their data. If it comes to light that a child has provided us with their data, please contact us right away.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Changes to our Privacy Policy may occur to reflect adjustments in our practices or legal mandates. Notification of changes will occur through posting the revised policy, emailing registered users, or displaying a notice on our site. Your continued use after the updated policy becomes effective indicates consent.

12. Contact Information

For inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to us:

13. Compliance with Google Ads User Consent Policy

We are in compliance with the Google Ads user consent policy. Modifications to cookie/tracking preferences can be made through our cookie settings at any time.