Privacy Policy

YachtVista ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our yacht marketplace platform.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you register, list a yacht, or contact us, we may collect:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
• Account credentials (username, password)
• Billing information (payment card details, billing address)
• Business information (company name, brokerage details)
• Yacht listing information (descriptions, photos, specifications)
• Communications with us or other users

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access our platform, we automatically collect:

• Device information (browser type, operating system, device identifiers)
• Log data (IP address, access times, pages viewed, referring URL)
• Location data (general geographic location based on IP address)
• Usage data (search queries, listings viewed, features used)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our marketplace platform
• Process transactions and send related information
• Create and manage your account
• Facilitate communication between buyers and sellers
• Send promotional communications (with your consent)
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud and security issues
• Comply with legal obligations
• Personalize your experience and provide relevant content

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 With Other Users

When you list a yacht or make an inquiry, certain information (such as your name and contact details) may be shared with other users to facilitate transactions.

3.2 With Service Providers

We share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, including payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting, and customer service.

3.3 For Legal Reasons

We may disclose information if required by law, legal process, or government request, or to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property.

3.4 Business Transfers

In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information and improve your experience. These include:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the platform to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our platform
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for more details.

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 For All Users

• Access, update, or delete your account information
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Disable cookies through your browser
• Request a copy of your data

5.2 For EEA/UK Residents (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Restriction: Request limitation of processing
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

5.3 For California Residents (CCPA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect and how it's used
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS)
• Secure storage of sensitive information
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your information within 30 days, except where we need to retain it for legal or legitimate business purposes.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or other legally recognized transfer mechanisms.

9. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

10. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our platform with a new "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

For EEA/UK residents, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.