Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

PraxisCommons ("we," "our," or "us") takes the privacy of your information seriously. This Privacy Policy outlines the details of how we gather, utilize, disclose, and protect your information when you access our website praxiscommons.sbs or utilize our yacht charter services.

Your decision to employ our services implies agreement with the data handling techniques outlined in this document. Our policy adheres to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and Canadian privacy laws.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

Personal information is collected when you voluntarily submit it to us while:

• Reserving a yacht charter
• Reaching out to us via our website or phone
• Signing up for our newsletter
• Completing forms on our platform
• Engaging in surveys or promotional activities

The types of information we collect may include:

• Identification and contact details (email, telephone, address)
• Payment details (managed securely by external providers)
• Specifics about charter preferences and needs
• Emergency contact details
• Information regarding dietary restrictions or health-related data (if disclosed)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

Certain information is automatically collected about your device and browsing behavior when you visit our website:

• IP address and geographical data
• Type and version of web browser
• Visited pages and duration of site interaction
• Referral sources
• Device specifications (model, screen resolution, etc.)

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

To enhance your experience on our platform, we use cookies and similar tracking methods. They are used to:

• Store your custom preferences
• Understand website operation and metrics
• Offer personalized content
• Amplify the quality of our services

Your preferences regarding cookies can be managed through your browser options or our cookie consent prompt.

3. How We Use Your Information

The collected information serves a variety of purposes:

• Service Provision: To deliver yacht charter services, arrange bookings, and maintain communication regarding your plans
• Assistance: To address your questions and offer support
• Financial Transactions: To handle payments and oversee invoicing
• Safety and Security: To secure the integrity of our operations and guard against deceitful activities
• Promotional Activities: To send you marketing content and updates (with explicit consent)
• Optimization of Website: To evaluate how our site is used and to enhance its functionality
• Law Adherence: To comply with governing laws and standards

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not engage in selling, trading, or renting your personal information to external entities. Your data may be disclosed under these circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may disclose your details to trustworthy third-party service providers that contribute to: payment processing, website hosting and maintenance; email campaigns; analysis and performance evaluation; customer assistance.

4.2 Legal Obligations

Your details may be revealed if law mandates or in circumstances such as legal processes, judicial commands, crises, or probes into possible deceitful or unlawful undertakings.

4.3 Corporate Transactions

In scenarios such as mergers, acquisitions, or sales of company assets, your information may be amongst the transferred assets.

5. Data Security

To safeguard your personal details against unauthorized intrusion, alteration, exposure, or annihilation, we implement suitable preventive and organizational procedures. These include data encryption, secure servers, access privilege restrictions, consistent evaluations, and educating our personnel.

However, it's important to realize that no mode of digital transmission or storage is impervious to risks. Absolute security of your personal details can't be unconditionally ensured.

6. Data Retention

Your personal information is retained only for the span necessary for the intended purposes or as required by law. Typical retention durations include:

• Charter Reservations: 7 years for tax and legal reasons
• Marketing Correspondence: until you choose to opt out or delete your information
• Website Analysis: 26 months
• Client Support Records: 3 years following the last interaction

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have rights including access to your data, rectification, erasure (as per legal standards), portability, withdrawal from marketing, and management of cookie settings. To apply these rights, reach out to us using the information provided below.

8. Third-Party Services

8.1 Google Analytics

To understand website usage, we employ Google Analytics. You have the option to opt out through Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

8.2 Social Media Platforms

Our platform may include links to social media, each governed by its own privacy terms.

8.3 Payment Processors

Transactions are managed by third-party processors that comply with PCI DSS standards.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred and handled in countries other than your home nation of Germany. We adopt adequate precautions in alignment with relevant privacy regulations.

10. Protecting the Privacy of Minors

We dont target individuals below 13 years for our services, and we dont knowingly compile information from them. If we learn that such data has been provided, please get in touch with us immediately.

11. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may undergo revisions to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Updated policies will be announced on our platform, emailed to registered individuals, or through a notice on our site. Continued site usage after these updates is regarded as consent.

12. Contact Us

Should you have further questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us:

13. Compliance with Google Ads User Consent Policy

We fulfill the terms of the Google Ads user consent policies. You may modify your cookie/tracking preferences at any time using our cookie settings feature.