Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

MintBrushHouse ("we," "our," or "us") is dedicated to preserving your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines our procedures regarding the collection, use, revelation, and safeguarding of your data when you access our website mintbrushhouse.sbs or engage in our yacht charter offerings.

Utilizing our offerings implies your acceptance of the data handling practices outlined in this document. This policy adheres to relevant privacy regulations including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other pertinent Canadian privacy laws.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We gather personal details that you deliberately supply when you:

• Reserve a yacht charter
• Reach out to us via our website or by telephone
• Opt into our newsletter
• Complete forms on our site
• Take part in polls or special offers

The collected information may comprise:

• Names and contact details (email, telephone, residence)
• Financial details (handled securely via external payment vendors)
• Charter inclinations and necessities
• In-case-of-emergency contact information
• Special dietary or health information (if disclosed)

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

The moment you check our website, we automatically catalog specific details about your device and how you interact with our website:

• IP digits and geographical location data
• Type and iteration of the Internet browser
• Webpages viewed and the duration on our page
• Source websites
• Information on your device (kind, display resolution, etc.)

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Mechanisms

We use cookies and analogous tracking technologies to optimize your browsing on our website. These tools aid us in:

• Storing your configurations
• Evaluating site usage and efficiency
• Delivering personalized material
• Augmenting our offerings

Your browser settings or our site's cookie consent feature enables control over cookie preferences.

3. Utilization of Your Information

We utilize the information gathered for the subsequent objectives:

• Service Provision: To administer yacht charter services, manage reservations, and communicate regarding your bookings
• Assistance: To address your inquiries and provide support
• Payment Management: To execute financial transactions and oversee billing activities
• Protection: To guarantee the security of our operations and preclude deception
• Engagement: To forward promotions and news (with your agreement)
• Site Enhancement: To study browsing habits and improve the functionality of our website
• Regulatory Abidance: To fulfill pertinent legal and regulatory mandates

4. Disclosure and Sharing of Information

We refrain from selling, bartering, or renting your personal data to unrelated parties. We may disclose your data under these circumstances:

4.1 External Vendors

We may entrust data to reliable external service providers that assist us with: payment processing; website hosting and upkeep; electronic marketing; analytics and performance tracking; client assistance.

4.2 Legal Obligations

We may reveal your information when mandated by law or in the event of legal processes, court directives, exigencies, or to probe potential fraud or unlawful acts.

4.3 Corporate Changes

Should a merger, acquisition, or the sale of company assets occur, your details may be transferred as a part of the deal.

5. Data Security

We enforce suitable technical and organizational measures to guard against unauthorized access, alteration, divulgence, or destruction of your personal data. Our security strategies include encryption, secure servers, access authorization, routine evaluations, and education for our staff.

Nonetheless, no data transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage can be deemed fully secure. We cannot assure the complete safety of your data.

6. Data Retention

We maintain your personal details for as long as needed to achieve the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Typical retention periods include:

• Charter bookings: 7 years (for tax and legal reasons)
• Marketing communication: until you request removal of subscription
• Website analytics: 26 months
• Client Support: 3 years following the last interaction

7. Your Rights and Options

Your rights encompass access, correction, erasure (subject to prevailing laws), data portability, opting out of marketing, and cookie preferences. For exercising these rights, please get in touch with us through the details provided below.

8. Services Provided by Third Parties

8.1 Google Analytics

For website usage analysis, we use Google Analytics. You have the option to opt out through the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

8.2 Integration with Social Media

Links to social media platforms, each with its privacy guidelines, may be present on our website.

8.3 External Payment Processors

We assign payment handling to external processors compliant with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).

9. International Data Movement

We might transfer and process your data in countries other than Germany. We ensure suitable protections in harmony with relevant privacy legislation.

10. Youth Privacy

Our services do not cater to individuals below 13 years of age, and we do not intentionally amass their information. If you reckon a minor has provided us with personal data, please get in touch with us promptly.

11. Adjustments to This Privacy Policy

Amendments to this Privacy Policy may be necessary to mirror changes in our practices or legal obligations. We will alert you by publishing the amended policy, emailing registered individuals, or showing a notification on our site. Continued use after the modification date indicates consent to the updated policy.

12. How to Contact Us

Should you have queries regarding this Privacy Policy or our treatment of data, kindly reach out to us:

13. Adherence to Google Ads User Consent Policy

Our compliance includes the adherence to Google Ads user consent policy. Changes to cookie/tracking settings can be made at any time through our cookie management settings.