Privacy Statement

1. Preface

UniversalCommonsDesk ("us," "we," or "our") is dedicated to preserving your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, revelation, and protection of your information when you utilize our website universalcommonsdesk.top and engage in our yacht charter offerings.

Your use of our offerings indicates your agreement with the data procedures described in this document. We abide by the privacy laws applicable including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other pertinent Canadian privacy statutes.

2. Data Collection

2.1 Identifiable Information

The personal details you offer willingly when you engage with us includes:

• Making yacht charter reservations
• Reaching out to us via our website or by phone
• Opting into our newsletter
• Filling out website forms
• Taking part in polls or offers

Such information encompasses:

• Your name and contact details such as email, telephone, and address
• Transaction details (securely managed through external service providers)
• Your yacht charter choices and stipulations
• Alternative contact details in case of urgency
• Preferences regarding food and any medical specifics you provide

2.2 Data Collected Automatically

We collect particular data concerning your device and your activity patterns when you navigate our site, such as:

• IP address and locale data
• Browser specifics and version
• Pages you visited and time spent on our site
• Sites of origination
• Device specifics including type and screen dimension

2.3 Tracking Technologies and Cookies

We utilize cookies and similar tracking methods to enhance your online experience. These are used to:

• Keep track of your preferences
• Analyze our site's usage and performance
• Deliver tailored content
• Refine our offerings

Your web browser settings or our cookie consent tool can be used to manage these preferences.

3. Utilization of Your Data

We apply the data we collect for purposes such as:

• Service Provision: To fulfill yacht charter services, confirm reservations, and communicate regarding your bookings
• Support: To address your inquiries and provide necessary aid
• Transaction Management: To administer payment handling and billing
• Security: To assure the security of our services and shield against deceptive conduct
• Promotions: To forward you marketing materials and updates, assuming you agree
• Site Enhancement: To assess visitor behavior and augment our web functionalities
• Regulatory Adherence: To act in compliance with governing laws and regulations

4. Disclosure and Sharing of Info

We never sell, bargain, or lease out your personal data to unrelated entities. We could disseminate your details under these situations:

4.1 Service Partners

Information could be shared with reputable third parties who perform services on our behalf, including payment processing, website hosting and upkeep, email distribution, analytics, and client assistance.

4.2 Legal Obligations

We may reveal your info if it is mandated by law or for legal processes, courtroom directives, crises, or inspections related to possible deceitful or illicit acts.

4.3 Organizational Changes

In the circumstance of a merger, procurement, or asset sale, your data could be part of the transferred assets.

5. Protecting Your Data

We initiate suitable security measures to guard against unauthorized access, alteration, exposure, or destruction of your personal data. Such measures include data encryption, secure servers, use of access controls, consistent evaluations, and training for our staff.

Nevertheless, we cannot ensure complete security as no internet or electronic storage method is completely impenetrable.

6. Retaining Data

We will retain your personal data only for as long as required to satisfy the purposes it was obtained for or as necessitated by law. Standard durations include:

• Charter bookings: 7 years for tax/legal reasons
• Marketing interactions: until you opt out or nullify
• Website analytics: 26 months in frequency
• Assistance to clients: 3 years from the last engagement

7. Your Privileges and Preferences

Your rights comprise the ability to access, rectify, erase (as permitted by law), transfer, desist from marketing, and control cookies. To practice these rights, kindly reach out to us using the coordinates below.

8. Services by Third Parties

8.1 Analytics by Google

We apply Google Analytics for insight on how our website is used. You can opt out from this via the opt-out add-on for Google Analytics Browser.

8.2 Social Media Platforms

Links to social media may be found on our website, each bound by its respective privacy policy.

8.3 Payment Handlers

Engagements with payments are processed by external providers compliant with PCI DSS regulations.

9. Transfer of Data Internationally

We may transfer and process your data in territories other than United Kingdom, always ensuring appropriate security measures are in place as per applicable privacy laws.

10. Underage Privacy

Persons below the age of 13 are not the intended audience of our services, and we do not willfully gather their details. Should you suspect that a minor has provided us with personal data, please get in touch immediately.

11. Policy Updates

Adjustments to this Privacy Policy may reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Updates will be communicated by posting the revised policy, emailing registered users, or displaying a notification on our site. Continued interaction following the update's effective date denotes consent.

12. Contact Details

Should you have concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of data, please make contact:

13. Accordance with Google Ads Consent Policy

We adhere to the consent policies for Google Ads users. Cookie/preferences for tracking can be altered at any point via our cookie settings interface.