Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

CreativeIdeasPlatforms ("we," "our," or "us") prioritizes protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines the process of how we collect, employ, share, and secure your data when you access our website creativeideasplatforms.site or engage with our yacht charter offerings.

Your usage of our offerings signifies your agreement to the data practices detailed in this document. This document is aligned with relevant private data protection laws including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable Canadian privacy laws.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

The personal information we gather is what you willingly offer to us when you:

• Reserve a yacht charter
• Reach out via our website or telephone
• Sign up for our newsletter broadcasts
• Submit forms on our website
• Take part in surveys or promotional events

This data might consist of:

• Your name, email, phone number, and address
• Payment details (handled securely by external service providers)
• Your yacht charter preferences and necessities
• Contacts for emergencies
• Any dietary needs or health details you choose to share

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Automatically gathered data includes certain specifics about your device and how you navigate our site:

• Internet Protocol (IP) address, and general location details
• Browser model and its version
• Web pages you inspect and the duration of your visit
• URLs of referring online domains
• Device characteristics such as type, screen measurement, etc.

2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

To enhance your online experience, we utilize cookies and other analogous tracking mechanisms. These tools are beneficial for us to:

• Remember your choices
• Analyze website traffic and performance
• Offer content tailored to you
• Refine our offerings

Managing preferences for cookies can be done through your internet browser settings or our cookie consent feature.

3. How We Apply Your Data

The purposes for which we use the information we accumulate include:

• Executing Services: To manage yacht charter services, handle reservations, and maintain communication regarding your bookings
• Client Service: To attend to your queries and provide support
• Transaction Management: To conduct financial transactions and handle invoices
• Protection and Security: To safeguard our operations and prevent deceitful activities
• Promotional Efforts: With your consent, to send marketing materials and updates
• Web Development: To study user patterns and boost our online functionality
• Observing Legal Obligations: To adhere to applicable legal and regulatory standards

4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

Your personal data is not sold, swapped, or leased to external parties by us. We might share your information under these situations:

4.1 Service Suppliers

We may disclose information with vetted service providers that aid us with: payment processing, web hosting and upkeep, email advertising, data analysis and performance monitoring, customer support operations.

4.2 Statutory Requirements

We could reveal your details if mandated by law or in reaction to lawful processes, judiciary mandates, crisis situations, or reviews of possible fraudulent or illicit actions.

4.3 Company Transformations

In situations involving mergers, takeovers, or disposals of business assets, your information may be part of the transferred assets.

5. Data Protection

We adopt suitable electronic and organizational safeguards to defend your personal data from unauthorized entry, changes, exposure, or demolition. These protocols encompass encryption, secure servers, regulated access, periodic evaluations, and training for employees.

However, no data transmission over the internet or digital storage solution offers absolute security. We cannot ensure the complete security of your information.

6. Retaining Data

Personal details are preserved only as long as necessary for the reasons it was obtained or as demanded by the law. Standard retention schedules are:

• Charter transactions: 7 years (for tax/legal reasons)
• Promotional correspondence: until you opt out or request deletion
• Site analytics: 26 months
• Client support interactions: 3 years from the final exchange

7. Your Privileges and Choices

You hold rights to access, correct, erase (limited by legal constraints), move, withdraw from marketing communications, and direct cookies. To practice these rights, reach us with the information below.

8. External Services

8.1 Google Analytics

Website use is examined with Google Analytics. Opting out is possible with the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

8.2 Social Platforms

Our website may have links to social media sites with their unique privacy protocols.

8.3 Payment Intermediaries

Payments are executed through third-party processors adhering to PCI DSS guidelines.

9. Transnational Data Movement

Your data can be transferred to and processed in nations different from Germany. We employ suitable safekeeping measures in line with current privacy legislations.

10. Children’s Confidentiality

We do not deliberately gather data from children below 13. If it comes to our attention that such data has been collected, contact us directly for its immediate removal.

11. Revisions to this Privacy Policy

Alterations to this Privacy Policy may occur to reflect changes in our procedures or legal obligations. Notification of amendments will be through publishing the revised policy, emailing registered users, or an announcement on our webpage. Continuing utilization post-change implies acceptance of the new terms.

12. How to Reach Us

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, here's how to get in touch:

13. Adherence to Google Ads User Consent Policy

We abide by Google Ads user consent standards. Amending cookie and tracking preferences can be done at any time via our cookie settings panel.