Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

OraSharedRegistry ("we", "our", or "us") takes your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of your information when you visit our website orasharedregistry.sbs or utilize our yacht charter services.

Your agreement to the use of your information as described in this policy is evidenced by your utilization of our services. Our policy adheres to privacy laws including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and additional pertinent privacy legislation in Canada.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

The personal information you willingly supply to us includes:

• Reserving a yacht charter
• Reaching out to us via our website or telephone
• Signing up for our newsletter
• Completing forms on our website
• Taking part in our surveys or special offers

Such information may consist of:

• Your name and contact details (email, telephone, postal address)
• Financial details for payments (handled securely by external providers)
• Specific preferences and requirements for your charter
• Contact information for emergencies
• Food allergies or health-related information (when provided)

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

As you navigate our website, we automatically gather specific details about your device and your interaction with our site:

• IP address and geographic information
• Type and version of the web browser
• Visited pages and duration on our site
• Source websites
• Device specifics (model, screen resolution, etc.)

2.3 Cookies and Other Tracking Methods

Cookies and similar technologies are employed on our website to improve your user experience. Functions performed by these technologies include:

• Storing your preferences
• Assessing website traffic and performance
• Delivering tailored content
• Enhancing our service offerings

Your browser settings or our cookie consent tool allows you to manage your cookie preferences.

3. Utilization of Your Information

We use collected information for purposes such as:

• Provision of Services: To administer yacht charter services, manage reservations, and maintain communications regarding your bookings
• Customer Support: To address your queries and offer support
• Processing Payments: To conduct financial transactions and handle invoicing
• Safety and Protection: To secure our operations and guard against deceptive activities
• Promotional Efforts: To send you offers and news, subject to your consent
• Website Enhancement: To evaluate user trends and upgrade our website's functionality
• Legal Adherence: To comply with the law and legal procedures

4. Disclosure and Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or lease your personal details to external parties. However, we may share your data in these scenarios:

4.1 Third-party Services

Information may be shared with trusted third-party suppliers who facilitate: payment processing; web hosting; email dispatching; traffic and performance analysis; customer service.

4.2 Legal Imperatives

Disclosure of your data might occur if mandated by law or due to legal process, orders from the court, emergencies, or when investigating possible fraudulent or unlawful acts.

4.3 Corporate Transactions

Should our organization undergo a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal data might be transferred as an asset.

5. Security of Data

We have instituted suitable physical and digital safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, changes, exposure, or destruction. These controls include encryption, protected servers, access limitations, routine evaluations, and staff instruction.

Please recognize no internet or electronic storage method is invulnerable. Therefore, absolute security of your information cannot be entirely assured.

6. Retention of Data

Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to satisfy the purposes it was collected for or as legally mandated. Common retention periods are as follows:

• Charter bookings: 7 years (for tax/legal reasons)
• Communications for marketing: until you opt out or request deletion
• Website analytics: 26 months
• Customer service interactions: 3 years after the last communication

7. Your Rights and Options

You have rights to access, modify, erase (with legal exception), transport, opt out of promotional messages, and direct your cookie preferences. Contact us through the provided details to exercise these rights.

8. Third-Party Services

8.1 Google Analytics

We utilize Google Analytics to understand how our website is used. Opting out is possible through the Google Analytics opt-out add-on for browsers.

8.2 Social Media Platforms

Our website may contain links to social networks, each with its own privacy policies.

8.3 Payment Processors

Transactional payments are conducted through processors that comply with the PCI DSS standard.

9. Transfer of Data Internationally

It is possible that your data will be moved to and processed in nations other than Germany. We take necessary precautions to ensure protection in line with applicable privacy legislation.

10. Protection of Minors

We do not intentionally gather information from individuals under the age of 13. If you suspect that such data has been provided to us, please get in touch with us promptly.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

Modifications to this policy may occur to reflect changes in our procedures or legal obligations. Notices of updates will be published on our website, emailed to users, or displayed as a notification. Continued use post-update equates to acceptance of the changes.

12. Contact Information

For inquiries about this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please connect with us:

13. Adhering to Google Ads User Consent Policy

We comply with Google's user consent policies for Ads. Cookie and tracking settings can be modified at any time through our cookie preferences.