Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

PublicCommonsAnchorage ("we," "our," or "us") is dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the acquisition, handling, exposition, and protection of your data when you access our website publiccommonsanchorage.sbs or engage in our yacht charter services.

Your use of our services implies agreement with the data procedures detailed in this document. Our policy adheres to pertinent privacy legislation, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other significant privacy laws in Canada.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We gather personal information that you proffer to us willingly when you:

• Reserve a yacht charter
• Reach out to us via our website or telephone
• Sign up for our newsletter
• Complete application forms on our website
• Join in surveys or promotions

Such information may encompass:

• Your name and contact details (email, phone, address)
• Payment details (securely handled through third-party entities)
• Charter preferences and specifications
• Emergency contact data
• Dietary preferences or health-related information (as provided)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

Automatically collected data about your device and the way you interact with our website entails:

• IP address and geographical information
• Web browser specifics
• Web pages you visited and duration of visit
• Referencing websites
• Details about your device (model, display resolution, etc.)

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our employment of cookies and analogous tracking techniques aims to improve your browsing experience on our website by:

• Storing your preferences
• Assessing our website's performance and usage
• Delivering tailored content
• Augmenting our services

Your preferences regarding cookies can be managed using your browser options or our cookie consent banner.

3. How We Use Your Information

We deploy the information we collect for diverse roles like:

• Provision of Services: To administer yacht charter services, facilitate reservations, and converse about your booking details
• Customer Service: To address your queries and offer support
• Transactions: To process financial transactions and manage invoices
• Security Measures: To uphold the integrity of our operations and shield against deceitful activities
• Promotion: To send you information on offers and updates upon your agreement
• Website Optimization: To investigate usage patterns and optimize our web functionality
• Regulatory Adherence: To conform with legal obligations and regulations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

Your personal data is neither sold nor exchanged nor leased to third parties. Nevertheless, it might be divulged under these conditions:

4.1 Service Providers

Information can be shared with partner service providers entrusted with responsibilities such as: transaction processing; web hosting and upkeep; email solicitation; analytical services for website performance; client support services.

4.2 Legal Obligations

Information might be disclosed if mandated by legal jurisdiction or to address legal processes, subpoenas, dire situations, or scrutinies of potential fraud or unlawful acts.

4.3 Corporate Events

If there is corporate restructuring, like a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be part of the assets transferred.

5. Data Security

To guard your personal data from unauthorized access, modifications, release, or destruction, we have implemented suitable technical and organizational safeguards. These incorporate encryption, secure servers, access management, periodic evaluations, and training for our workforce.

Nonetheless, we must acknowledge that the security of data transmitted over the internet or electronic storage systems cannot be absolutely assured.

6. Data Retention

Your personal data is retained only as long as is necessary for fulfilling the collected purposes or as abided by law. Standard retention periods include:

• Charter reservations: 7 years for tax and legal reasons
• Marketing outreach: until you opt-out or request deletion
• Website analysis: 26 months
• Client service: 3 years following the last engagement

7. Your Rights and Choices

Your rights incorporate access to your data, amendments, erasure as per legal provisions, portability, withdrawal from marketing communications, and discretion over cookies. Please approach us using the details provided below to exercise these rights.

8. Third-Party Services

8.1 Google Analytics

Google Analytics is used for assessing website activity. This service can be opted out of with the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

8.2 Social Media Connections

Our website may integrate with social platforms which operate under their distinct privacy policies.

8.3 Transaction Processors

All financial transactions are managed by third-party processors compliant with the PCI DSS standards.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information might be transferred to, and managed in, jurisdictions outside of France. We make sure to employ the necessary safety measures in accordance with relevant privacy laws.

10. Minors’ Privacy

We don't design our services for children under the age of 13 and do not intentionally gather their information. If it comes to our knowledge that such data has been collected, please notify us right away.

11. Privacy Policy Updates

Modifications to our Privacy Policy may be necessary to reflect changes in our procedures or legislative adjustments. We'll inform you of the updated policy by posting it on our website, emailing registered users, or broadcasting a notice on our portal. Following the stated effective date, your continued use of our services signifies acceptance of the amended terms.

12. Contact Information

For inquiries about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, reach out to us via:

13. Adherence to Google Ads User Consent Policy

We are in compliance with Google Ads user consent policy. Adjustments to cookie and tracking settings can be altered at any given time through our cookie management platform.