Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

MedianCommonsQuadrant ("we," "our," or "us") is dedicated to maintaining your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines the methods we employ to process, use, communicate, and protect your information when you access our website mediancommonsquadrant.sbs or use our services.

Your use of our services indicates your acceptance of the practices detailed in this document. This policy adheres to applicable privacy regulations including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other significant Canadian privacy laws.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We gather personal information that you willingly submit to us when you:

• Reserve a yacht charter
• Reach out to us via our website or telephone
• Sign up for our newsletter
• Complete forms on our website
• Take part in surveys or promotions

The collected information can contain:

• Your name and contact details such as email, phone number, and address
• Payment details (securely handled via external partners)
• Preferences and specifications for charter services
• Emergency contact details
• Health-related details including dietary needs or medical conditions (if shared)

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Upon visiting our website, we automatically collect certain data regarding your device and browsing activity:

• Your IP address and general location data
• Type and version of your browser
• Web pages you visit and the duration of your visit on our platform
• Source websites
• Information about your device such as type and screen resolution

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

To enhance your experience on our site, we use cookies and analogous tracking technologies. These mechanisms assist us in:

• Retaining your user preferences
• Analyzing how our site is used and its performance
• Delivering tailored content
• Advancing our service offerings

You have the ability to modify cookie preferences through your web browser's settings or our cookie consent pop-up.

3. How We Utilize Your Information

For these reasons, we utilize the information we collect:

• Providing Services: To manage yacht charter services, handle reservations, and reach out to you concerning your booking
• Support for Customers: To address your inquiries and offer support
• Processing Transactions: To carry out billing and handle payments
• Ensuring Safety and Security: To safeguard our operations and deflect fraudulent activities
• Promotional Efforts: To send you marketing materials and updates, subject to your approval
• Enhancing our Website: To analyze browsing behaviors and refine our site's functionality
• Legal Adherence: To comply with legal standards and other regulations

4. Sharing and Disclosing Information

Your personal information is not for sale, trade, or rental to external parties. We may disclose your data in the following scenarios:

4.1 Third-Party Service Vendors

We might disclose information to reputable third-party providers who aid us in several areas: payment processing, website administration and upkeep, email campaigns, analysis, and performance monitoring, and customer care services.

4.2 Compliance with Legal Obligations

There might be times where we have to share your data, either by law, during legal proceedings, in emergencies, or to carry out an inquiry into potential illicit actions.

4.3 Business Transactions

In the case of an amalgamation, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be part of the transferred assets.

5. Data Security

To protect your personal data from unauthorized access, changes, leaks, or destruction, we deploy suitable security measures like encryption, safeguarded servers, access control, regular evaluations, and training for employees.

Despite these measures, no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage is foolproof. Thus, we cannot promise complete security for your data.

6. Period of Data Retention

We hold onto your personal data only for the time necessary to accomplish the purposes for which it was collected or as mandated by law. The typical duration includes:

• Charter reservations: 7 years (for tax and legal reasons)
• Marketing Correspondence: until you opt to unsubscribe or delete your information
• Analysis of Website Traffic: 26 months
• Assistance to Customers: 3 years from the last engagement

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have rights including the right to access, correct, or delete your data (subject to legal conditions), data portability, to opt-out of marketing, and to oversee cookie usage. To exercise these rights, please get in touch using the details provided below.

8. Third-Party Providers

8.1 Google Analytics

We employ Google Analytics for understanding how our website is engaged by users. You may opt out using the Google Analytics opt-out extension for browsers.

8.2 Social Media Integrations

Our website may incorporate links to social media platforms which are governed by their respective privacy policies.

8.3 Transaction Processors

All transactions are executed by third-party processors compliant with PCI DSS standards.

9. International Data Processing

We may process your data in countries other than Portugal, using suitable safeguards in compliance with relevant privacy regulations.

10. Protecting Children's Privacy

Our services are not targeted towards children under the age of 13, and we do not intentionally collect personal information from them. If it comes to your attention that a child has provided us with personal data, please get in touch with us promptly.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

Modifications to this Privacy Policy may happen to reflect new practices or legislative changes. We will inform you of these updates by uploading the revised policy on our platform, notifying registered users via email, or by displaying a notice on our site. After the effective date, continued usage of our services constitutes consent to the new policy.

12. How to Contact Us

For inquiries about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, reach out to us:

13. Adherence to Google Ads User Consent Policy

We observe Google Ads user consent policy. You can modify your cookie/tracking choices at any time through our cookie settings.