Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

EvenHandedCommons ("we," "our," or "us") is dedicated to preserving your privacy. This document outlines our Privacy Policy and details the methods in which we gather, employ, unveil, and protect your information when you access our website evenhandedcommons.sbs or utilise our yacht charter offerings.

Your agreement to the data handling protocols described in this document is signified through your utilization of our offerings. Our policy ensures compliance with privacy regulations such as the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) as well as other pertinent Canadian privacy statutes.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We amass personal information that you willingly furnish to us when you:

• Reserve a yacht charter
• Reach out to us via our website or telephone
• Enroll in our newsletter
• Complete questionnaires on our website
• Engage in our surveys or promotions

The data collected may include:

• Contact details such as name, email, telephone number, and address
• Payment details (processed securely by third-party entities)
• Your charter preferences and specifications
• Emergency contact details
• Food allergies/intolerances or health-related specifics (if disclosed)

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Information about your device and browsing habits is automatically compiled when you navigate our website:

• Your device’s IP address and geolocation data
• Your web browser type and version
• Webpages you visit and duration of time spent on our site
• Referring web domains
• Device specifications (model, screen resolution, and so on)

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

To improve your experience on our site, we employ cookies and comparable tracking technologies. These tools are utilized to:

• Store your user preferences
• Analyze web traffic and site performance
• Deliver customized content
• Enhance our service offerings

Management of cookie preferences is possible through your browser’s settings or via our cookie consent mechanism.

3. How We Use Your Information

The information gathered serves various purposes, including:

• Service Provision: To bring forth yacht charter services, handle reservations, and communicate relevant details regarding your booking
• Client Assistance: To address your queries and offer support services
• Financial Transactions: For conducting payments and billing administration
• Protection and Security: To secure our operations and preclude fraudulent actions
• Promotional Activities: To transmit marketing communications and updates, subject to your consent
• Site Enhancement: To evaluate visitor interaction and upgrade the functionality of our website
• Adherence to the Law: To comply with legal and regulatory provisions

4. Disclosure and Sharing of Information

We do not engage in selling, bartering, or leasing of your personal data to unrelated third parties. Your information may be shared under these conditions:

4.1 Service Providers

We might divulge data to credible service partners involved in: payment processing, website sustenance, email marketing, traffic analytics, and customer service duties.

4.2 Legal Obligations

Your data might be revealed when necessitated by law or to comply with judicial proceedings, court orders, emergencies, or investigations into potential wrongdoing.

4.3 Business Transactions

In instances of a business merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal data might be transferred as part of the deal.

5. Information Protection

To secure your personal information from unauthorized access, modification, divulgation, or erasure, we utilize suitable security measures such as encryption, secure servers, access protocols, periodic evaluations, and workforce education.

Despite these measures, we must acknowledge that no method of digital storage or data transmission is infallibly secure. Thus, absolute security of your information cannot be entirely assured.

6. Retention of Data

We hold onto your personal information solely for the duration necessary to fulfill the purposes originally intended or as demanded by legal stipulations. Typical retention periods are:

• Charter bookings: 7 years for taxation/legal reasons
• Communications for Marketing: up to the point of your subscription cancellation or account deletion
• Website Analytics: 26 months
• Client Service Interaction: 3 years from the last communication

7. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

Your rights encompass accessing, amending, erasing (within legal constraints), data portability, opting out of marketing, and controlling cookies. Should you wish to exercise these rights, please reach out to us through the provided contact information below.

8. Third-Party Services

8.1 Google Analytics

We utilize Google Analytics for insights into website usage, and opt-outs are available via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

8.2 Social Media

Our website may contain links to social platforms, each governed by their individual privacy policies.

8.3 Payment Processors

Monetary transactions are managed by third-party processors adhering to PCI DSS standards.

9. Cross-border Data Transfers

Your data may be moved to and processed in territories beyond United States. In such cases, we employ safeguards aligned with the relevant privacy legislation.

10. Privacy of Children

Our services are not aimed at individuals below the age of 13, nor do we intentionally solicit their data. If it comes to your attention that such data has been provided to us, we implore you to contact us promptly.

11. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be revised to reflect any changes in our practices or as required by law. Updates will be communicated by updating the policy on our website, reaching out to registered users via email, or by posting a notice on our site. Continued usage of our services following the effective date of these changes will constitute your acceptance of the revised policy.

12. How to Contact Us

For inquiries concerning this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, reach out to us at:

13. Adherence to Google Ads User Consent Policy

We respect Google Ads user consent policies. Cookie and tracking preferences can be adjusted at any time through our cookie settings.