Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

CommonsRotunda ("we," "our," or "us") is dedicated to the confidentiality of your personal data. Our Privacy Policy details the handling of your information during your engagement with our website commonsrotunda.sbs or our yacht charter services.

Your usage of our services implies your agreement to the data practices detailed in this policy. This policy adheres to privacy regulations such as the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other pertinent Canadian privacy laws.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

Personal information you willingly supply us includes:

• Reserving a yacht charter
• Reaching out through our website or by phone
• Signing up for our newsletter
• Completing online forms
• Joining in surveys or promotional events

Such information can consist of:

• Your name and contact details (email, phone number, physical address)
• Payment details (handled securely via third-party services)
• Yacht charter preferences and needs
• Emergency contact data
• Any volunteered dietary or health-related information

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Information automatically collected upon visiting our website involves:

• Internet Protocol (IP) address and geographical data
• Type and version of web browser
• Visited pages and duration of website visit
• Sites of referral
• Details on your device (model, screen size, etc.)

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Tools

For an improved experience on our site, we employ cookies and analogous tracking methods, enabling us to:

• Store your preferences
• Assess and refine site functionality and performance
• Offer tailored content
• Enhance our services

Your browser settings or our cookie consent tool can be used to manage your preferences regarding cookies.

3. Use of Your Information

The purposes for utilizing the collected information are to:

• Service Provision: To cater to yacht chartering, process reservations, and manage communication regarding your bookings
• Support for Customers: To address queries and provide support as needed
• Payment Management: To complete payment transactions and handle billing matters
• Security Measures: To safeguard our operations and deter fraudulent behavior
• Promotional Outreach: To forward marketing materials and news, pending your consent
• Site Enhancement: To evaluate user interaction and advance website usability
• Legal Obligations: To abide by lawful mandates and statutory requirements

4. Disclosure and Sharing of Information

We do not vend, exchange, or lease personal data to external entities. Circumstances that may necessitate sharing your data include:

4.1 Working with Service Providers

We might disclose information with trusted external service suppliers aiding in payment processing, site hosting and upkeep, email marketing, performance tracking and analytics, and customer service.

4.2 Complying with Legal Demands

Disclosure of your information may occur if mandated by law, legal processes, judicial orders, during crisis situations, or for probing potential deceptive or illicit actions.

4.3 During Business Transactions

Your information could be part of asset transfers in events such as mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales of the business.

5. Data Protection

We have implemented suitable organizational and technical safeguards to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, changes, revelation, or destruction. These include encryption, secure servers, controlled access, assessments, and personnel training.

Nevertheless, no digital storage or transmission method is entirely invulnerable. Thus, we cannot vow for the absolute security of your personal information.

6. Retention of Data

Your personal data is retained solely for the duration necessary for the intents it was gathered or as dictated by law. Typical retention times are:

• Charter reservations: 7 years for tax and legal requirements
• Marketing communications: Until you choose to unsubscribe or erase your data
• Web analytics: 26 months
• Customer support interactions: 3 years subsequent to the last engagement

7. Your Rights and Choices

Your rights comprise access to, correction of, elimination of data (within legal bounds), data portability, opting out from marketing, and regulating cookies. Contact us as detailed below to exercise these rights.

8. Services by Third Parties

8.1 Google Analytics

Google Analytics is used to understand site usage trends. Opting out is possible using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

8.2 Social Networks

Links to social media platforms from our site may follow their exclusive privacy policies.

8.3 Payment Processors

Our payment transactions are managed by PCI DSS-compliant third-party processors.

9. Transnational Data Movement

We may handle your data in countries other than Germany, ensuring protections consistent with legal privacy norms.

10. Privacy of Minors

We do not address children under 13 and intentionally avoid collecting their data. If you suspect that a minor has submitted information, contact us instantly.

11. Revisions to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be revised to mirror changes in our procedures or regulatory amendments. Notices of updated policies will be posted, emailed to registered users, or displayed on our site. Continued service usage post-update implies policy acceptance.

12. Contact Details

For inquiries about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach us at:

13. Adherence to Google Ads User Consent Policy

We act in compliance with the Google Ads user consent policy. Cookie and tracking settings can be altered at any time through our cookie preferences.