Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

UniversalDataCommons ("we," "our," or "us") is dedicated to maintaining your privacy. This Privacy Policy delineates our methods for collecting, using, revealing, and securing your data when you visit our website universaldatacommons.xyz or utilize our yacht charter offerings.

Your utilization of our offerings indicates your agreement with the data handling practices outlined in this policy. This policy is in compliance with relevant privacy regulations including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other pertinent Canadian privacy laws.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

The personal details you voluntarily give to us include:

• Booking a yacht charter
• Communicating with us via our website or telephone
• Signing up for our newsletter
• Completing forms on our website
• Taking part in surveys or promotions

Such details may cover:

• Your name and contact details (such as email, telephone, and address)
• Payment details (handled securely by external service providers)
• Preferences and necessities related to the charter
• Emergency contact particulars
• Dietary preferences or medical information (when provided)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you navigate our website, we automatically gather certain device and usage data:

• IP address and geographical data
• Browser kind and version
• Visited pages and duration of stay on our site
• Referring websites
• Device specifics (like type, screen resolution, etc.)

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website employs cookies and similar tracking means to boost your browsing experience. They support us in:

• Retaining your preferences
• Studying website usage and performance
• Delivering personalized content
• Enhancing our services

Your preference for cookies can be managed via your web browser settings or our cookie consent mechanism.

3. How We Use Your Information

The information we gather is used for purposes such as:

• Service Delivery: To conduct yacht charter services, manage bookings, and maintain communication regarding your reservations
• Customer Support: To address your queries and offer assistance
• Payment Processing: To handle payments and oversee billings
• Safety and Security: To safeguard the integrity of our operations and prevent fraudulent activities
• Marketing: To dispatch promotional content and news (with your consent)
• Website Improvement: To scrutinize visitor behavior and enhance our website's performance
• Legal Compliance: To abide by the governing laws and regulations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, exchange, or lease your personal details to outside parties. Your information might be shared under these conditions:

4.1 Service Providers

We might share details with dependable third-party service providers tasked with: processing payments; hosting and maintaining our website; managing email marketing; conducting analytics and performance monitoring; offering customer service.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We might disclose your details if mandated by law or in response to legal actions, court mandates, urgent circumstances, or investigations into possible deceit or unlawful acts.

4.3 Business Transfers

In occurrences like mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales of our business, your details may be part of the assets transferred.

5. Data Security

We have implemented suitable technical and structured strategies to shield your personal information from unauthorized access, modification, exposure, or destruction. These strategies encompass encryption, fortified servers, permission protocols, routine evaluations, and personnel instruction.

Nevertheless, no electronic storage or data transmission method over the internet is entirely invulnerable. Absolute safety of your details cannot be unequivocally assured.

6. Data Retention

Your personal details are maintained only as long as needed to satisfy the intended purposes or as per legal requirements. Typical retention spans involve:

• Charter bookings: 7 years (for taxation and legal purposes)
• Marketing communications: until you opt-out or request deletion
• Website analytics: 26 months
• Customer support interactions: 3 years from the last communication

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have rights such as accessing, amending, removing (as permitted by law), porting, opting-out of marketing, and controlling cookies. To exercise your rights, please reach out to us using the details provided below.

8. Third-Party Services

8.1 Google Analytics

We employ Google Analytics for website traffic analysis. You can opt out through the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

8.2 Social Media

Our website may feature links to social media platforms, each with their own privacy protocols.

8.3 Payment Processors

We entrust payments to third-party processors that comply with the PCI DSS standards.

9. International Data Transfers

Your details might be moved to and processed in jurisdictions outside of Spain. We implement safety precautions conforming to pertinent privacy laws.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not targeted at individuals under the age of 13, and we do not purposefully amass their data. In the event a minor has supplied us with personal data, please contact us right away.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy might be updated to mirror revised practices or legal mandates. We will advise you by updating the policy on our website, emailing registered users, or posting an announcement on our page. Continued use after the effective date implies consent to the changes.

12. Contact Information

For queries regarding this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact us:

13. Compliance with Google Ads User Consent Policy

We conform to the Google Ads user consent guidelines. Cookies or tracking preferences can be modified at any time through our cookie settings.