Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

GeneralCommonsNetwork ("we," "us," or "our") is dedicated to safeguarding your privacy. This document outlines the methods we employ when gathering, managing, exposing, and protecting your information as you engage with our website generalcommonsnetwork.sbs or when you utilize our yacht rental services.

Your acceptance of the data handling practices outlined in this document is implied when you avail of our services. Our practices are aligned with privacy legislations such as the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other pertinence Canadian privacy laws.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Data

The personal data we collect is provided by you willingly when you:

• Reserve a yacht rental
• Reach out to us via our website or telephone
• Sign up for our newsletter
• Complete forms on our website
• Take part in polls or marketing initiatives

The data collected could encompass:

• Names and contact details (like email, telephone number, and mailing address)
• Payment details (securely processed via external service providers)
• Rental specifications and needs
• Contacts for emergencies
• Food preferences and health-related information (as supplied)

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Information regarding your device and browsing activity is automatically collected when you visit our website:

• IP addresses and geographic data
• Browser details
• Pages browsed and time spent on our site
• Referrals from other websites
• Device specifics (like type and screen resolution)

2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We employ cookies and related technologies to enrich your browsing experience on our site. These help us to:

• Maintain your preferences
• Assess and enhance site performance
• Deliver content tailored to you
• Refine our offerings

Your browser or our cookie acceptance banner can be used to manage your cookie preferences.

3. Usage of Your Data

The purposes for which we leverage your collected data include:

• Provision of Services: For delivery of yacht rental services, managing reservations and corresponding about your bookings
• Client Service: To address your queries and provide support
• Financial Transactions: To handle transactions and oversee payments
• Security: To safeguard our activities and counteract deceitful behavior
• Marketing: For promotion of our materials and updates, with given consent
• Site Enhancement: To study visitor patterns and boost website utilities
• Regulatory Conformance: To adhere to legal and regulatory directives

4. Disclosure and Sharing of Information

Your personal data is neither sold, bartered, nor leased to third parties. Circumstances in which we may share your data include:

4.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We may divulge information to our reliant third-party services that assist with: payment facilitation, web hosting and maintenance, email marketing, traffic analytics and performance measurement, and customer assistance.

4.2 Compliance with the Law

We may be compelled to reveal your information if demanded by law or in the face of legal proceedings, judicial decrees, emergencies, or scrutinization of presumed illicit activities or fraud.

4.3 Business Reorganizations

Should there be a corporate amalgamation, acquisition, or assets sale, your details may be transferred as part of the business change.

5. Protection of Data

Suitable technical and organizational safety measures are enacted to guard your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, exposure, or obliteration. We use encryption, safeguarded servers, access restrictions, periodical reviews, and staff training.

Nevertheless, we cannot assure complete security of your data since no digital transmission or storage mechanism is entirely secure.

6. Retention of Data

We retain your personal data solely for as long as needed for the purposes it was collected or as mandated by law. Typical retention periods:

• Yacht reservations: 7 years for tax/legal reasons
• Marketing communications: until consent withdrawal or deletion request
• Site analysis: 26 months
• Support interactions: 3 years following the last communication

7. Your Rights and Preferences

Your rights encompass the ability to request access, corrections, erasure (according to law), data portability, marketing opt-out, and control over cookies. To exercise these rights, use the contact information provided below.

8. External Services

8.1 Google Analytics

Google Analytics is utilized for assessment of website usage. The Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on can be used for opting out.

8.2 Social Media Platforms

Links to social media may be found on our site, each governed by its privacy policy.

8.3 Payment Handling

Payment processing is carried out by third-parties compliant with the PCI DSS standard.

9. Cross-Border Data Transfers

We may transfer and process your information in locations other than Germany. We adhere to suitable safeguards as specified by relevant privacy laws.

10. Protecting Minor's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not purposefully gather their information. Should you suspect that a minor has shared information with us, contact us without delay.

11. Revisions to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy is subject to modifications to reflect changes in our routines or statutory obligations. Updates will be communicated by posting the revised policy, emailing registered individuals, or exhibiting an announcement on our website. Use after the effective date infers agreement with the amended policy.

12. Contact Us

For inquiries about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you are welcome to contact us:

13. Adherence to Google Ads Consent Policy

We respect Google Ads User Consent Policy. You can modify cookie and tracking preferences anytime via our cookie settings.