Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

WorldwideFutureTrends ("we," "our," or "us") is dedicated to safeguarding your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines our approach to the collection, management, disclosure, and protection of your data when you access our website worldwidefuturetrends.sbs or utilize our yacht charter offerings.

Consenting to the data practices detailed in this document is a precondition of using our services. We adhere to privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other related Canadian privacy statutes.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We gather personally identifiable details willingly supplied to us during the following interactions:

• Securing a yacht charter
• Reaching out to us via our site or phone
• Signing up for our newsletter
• Completing website forms
• Taking part in surveys or promotions

Such collected details might include:

• Your name and contact data (email, telephone, postal address)
• Payment info (handled securely by third-party gateways)
• Preferences and specifications related to chartering
• Emergency contact info
• Food sensitivities or health-related details (if shared)

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Automatically collected data during website visits includes:

• IP address and geolocation data
• Type and version of internet browser used
• Visited pages and time invested on our site
• Sites that directed you to ours
• Details on your device (model, screen dimensions, etc.)

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Tools

Cookies and similar technologies are employed on our website to augment your browsing experience. They facilitate:

• Storing your user preferences
• Evaluating the website's performance and use
• Serving personalized material
• Refining our offerings

Your browser preferences allow you to manage cookies, and you may also adjust settings through our cookie acceptance notice.

3. Our Use of Your Data

The information we gather serves various functions:

• Provision of Services: To dispatch yacht charter services, finalize reservations, and liaise regarding your booking
• Customer Assistance: To address inquiries and offer support
• Transaction Processing: To handle financial transactions and manage invoicing
• Safety Measures: To maintain operational security and guard against deceitful behavior
• Promotion: To send you marketing content and updates, subject to your approval
• Site Enhancement: To scrutinize user patterns and better our web service
• Adherence to the Law: To comply with prevailing legal and regulatory mandates

4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

Your personal information is not up for sale, trade, or rental to external parties. However, we may disseminate your details under the following conditions:

4.1 Service Partners

We may impart your data to third-party service partners entrusted with operations such as payment processing, website hosting, email distribution, analytics, and client support.

4.2 Legal Obligations

Legal mandates may necessitate us to unveil your data in the face of judicial processes, court commands, urgent situations, or probes into suspected illicit acts or scams.

4.3 Corporate Events

In the case of corporate events like mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales, the transfer of your data may occur as part of these dealings.

5. Information Protection

To secure your personally identifiable information from unauthorized access or breaches, we employ electronic, procedural, and managerial safeguards that include encryption, secure servers, access protocols, periodic analysis, and team training.

We wish to emphasize, nevertheless, that no internet transmission or digital storage system is entirely impervious. Therefore, we are unable to promise the absolute security of your information.

6. Retention of Data

We hold your personal data for only as long as is requisite for the reasons for which it was amassed or as mandated by law. Typical retention durations are:

• Charter bookings: 7 years for tax and legal purposes
• Marketing communication: Until you choose to opt out or delete
• Website analytics: 26 months
• Customer assistance: 3 years post the last interaction

7. Rights and Choices

Regarding your data, you have rights to access, correct, erase (subject to legal bounds), transfer, opt out of marketing, and dictate cookie usage. For exercising any of these rights, please reach out to us using the details provided.

8. Third-Party Services

8.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics for insights into how our website is used. You can opt out through the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

8.2 Social Media

Links on our website may direct you to various social media platforms with distinct privacy policies.

8.3 Payment Gateways

Our transactions are processed by third parties compliant with PCI DSS standards.

9. Transnational Data Transfers

Your data might be transferred and handled in jurisdictions beyond Germany. We maintain suitable safeguards compliant with the governing privacy laws.

10. Privacy of Minors

Our services are not intended for those under the age of 13, and we do not purposefully accumulate data from such individuals. If such data collection is brought to our attention, please contact us at once.

11. Revisions to This Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy to reflect any changes in our procedures or legal obligations. Notification of alterations will be done through policy updates on our site, via email to registered users, or through site notices. Continued service use post the date of efficacy signals your concurrence with the revisions.

12. Contact Details

For questions surrounding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you are encouraged to contact us:

13. Compliance with Google Ads User Consent Policy

Our compliance with Google Ads user consent policies is unwavering. You are free to change preferences for cookies and tracking at any time by accessing our cookie settings.