Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

PlainNoteBook ("we," "our," or "us") is dedicated to maintaining your privacy. This document outlines how we handle your data when you engage with our website plainnotebook.sbs or when you avail of our yacht charter offerings.

Your utilization of our services implies your acknowledgment of the practices detailed in this directive. Our policy adheres to current privacy legislation such as the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other pertinent privacy rules in Canada.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We accumulate personal details that you willingly disclose to us during activities such as:

• Scheduling a yacht charter
• Reaching out to us via our website or telephone
• Signing up for our mailing list
• Completing documents on our site
• Taking part in questionnaires or promotional events

Such details may encompass:

• Identifying data like name, email, contact number, and residence address
• Financial details (handled securely by external payment processors)
• Preferences related to yacht chartering and specific requirements
• Contacts for emergencies
• Health-related specifics or dietary constraints (if voluntarily provided)

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Our website automatically gathers certain data regarding your electronic device and use patterns:

• Internet Protocol (IP) address and geographic details
• The kind of browser and its version
• Record of visited pages and duration of site usage
• Sources directing to our website
• Device particulars (model, display resolution, and more)

2.3 Cookies and Other Tracking Mechanisms

Cookies and comparable tracking systems are utilized to improve your browsing experience on our platform. They aid us in:

• Retaining your settings and preferences
• Analyzing our site's utilization and performance
• Supplying tailored content
• Refining our offerings

Cookies can be managed via the settings in your web browser or through our consent mechanism for cookies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We apply the information we gather for these objectives:

• Provision of Services: to manage yacht charter bookings, deliver services, and communicate regarding your appointments
• Client Support: to address your issues and offer assistance
• Transaction Processing: for financial transaction management and invoicing
• Security and Protection: to guard against deceit and assure the safety of our operations
• Promotions: to send you marketing communications and updates, given you've agreed to this
• Website Development: to scrutinize navigation patterns and amplify website capabilities
• Regulatory Adherence: to fulfill the mandates of governing laws

4. Disclosure and Sharing of Information

We do not sell, barter, or lease out your personal data to outside parties. However, we might disclose your information in certain cases:

4.1 Third-Party Service Contributors

Reputable external service vendors who support us in various operations like payment handling, web hosting, maintenance, email promotion, efficiency analysis, and customer service, might have access to your information.

4.2 Legal Obligations

If required by legal mandates or to react to lawful proceedings, court subpoenas, emergencies, or inquiries into possible illegal activities, we may disclose your personal details.

4.3 Corporate Transactions

In scenarios such as mergers, acquisitions, or sales of company assets, your personal data may be conveyed as part of the deal.

5. Data Security

We employ suitable security strategies and administrative frameworks to shield your personal details from unauthorized entry, modifications, exposure, or obliteration. These include encryption practices, secure servers, authorization protocols, periodic reviews, and training for employees.

Nonetheless, no method for web transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee complete security of your personal data.

6. Retention of Data

We keep your personal details only as long as required for fulfilling the purposes it was compiled for or as demanded by legal regulations. Processes for retention include:

• Charter reservations: 7 years for taxation/legal reasons
• Marketing materials: until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Web analytics: 26 months
• Client assistance: 3 years following the last interaction

7. Rights and Preferences

You hold rights which include reviewing, amending, removing (subject to legal constraints), transferring, and opting out of marketing, as well as controlling cookies. To act upon these rights, get in touch with us using the provided contact information.

8. Third-Party Services

8.1 Google Analytics

To study website interaction, we make use of Google Analytics. You can opt out with the help of the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

8.2 Social Media Interfaces

Links to social media platforms on our website have their own privacy policies.

8.3 Payment Intermediaries

Financial transactions are overseen by third-party processors adhering to PCI DSS requirements.

9. Global Data Transportation

Your information might be moved to and handled in countries other than France, ensuring appropriate protections in line with applicable privacy regulations.

10. Minors and Privacy

Individuals under the age of 13 are not the target audience of our services, and we don't intentionally gather their data. If you suspect a minor has provided personal details, reach out to us immediately.

11. Revisions to This Privacy Statement

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy as needed to align with changes in our protocols or legal obligations. Notifiable actions include posting the refreshed document, emailing registered users, or displaying an alert on our platform. Continuing to use our services post-update means you accept the changes.

12. Contact Details

For queries regarding this Privacy Policy or our usage of data, please connect with us:

13. Adherence to Google Ads User Consent Policy

We abide by the user consent policies set by Google Ads. Your settings related to cookies and tracking can be altered at any time through our cookie preferences.