Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

FutureTechUpdates24 ("we," "us," or "our") is dedicated to upholding your privacy. This Privacy Policy clarifies how your data is collected, used, shared, and preserved when you visit our website futuretechupdates24.sbs or utilize our yacht charter offerings.

Consenting to the data practices detailed in this policy is implied when you use our services. This policy adheres to privacy laws including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other pertinent privacy laws in Canada.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

Personal information is collected from you when you provide it to us voluntarily for activities such as:

• Reserving a yacht charter
• Reaching us via our website or by phone
• Opting into our newsletter
• Completing forms on our website
• Entering surveys or promotional events

This data may consist of:

• Identification and contact data (name, email, phone number, address)
• Financial details (processed through secure third-party services)
• Preferences and specifications for charters
• Contacts for emergencies
• Health-related or dietary information (if submitted)

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

We automatically collect specific information related to your device and browsing activities when you navigate our website:

• IP address and geographical data
• Browser type and its version
• Visited pages and duration of site visit
• Source websites
• Device specifics (model, screen resolution, etc.)

2.3 Cookies and Similar Tracking Methods

To improve your experience on our site, we use cookies and other tracking technologies. These assist us in:

• Storing your preferences
• Evaluating site usage and performance
• Customizing content for you
• Enhancing our offerings

Cookies preferences can be managed in your browser settings or through our website cookie consent feature.

3. Usage of Your Information

The information we accumulate serves to:

• Deliver Services: Provide yacht charter services, arrange reservations, and communicate concerning your booking
• Customer Service: Address your queries and provide support
• Payment Handling: To manage transactions and billing
• Security Measures: To assure the operation's security and prevent deceitful activities
• Marketing Communications: For sending materials and notices about promotions (with your consent)
• Site Enhancement: To review visitor behavior and advance our website's functionality
• Lawful Adherence: To abide by laws and regulatory demands

4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We hold your personal details with strict confidentiality and do not market, exchange, or lease it to third parties. However, we may disclose your details in certain conditions:

4.1 Third-Party Services

We may share your information with third-party service providers that we trust, which assist us in various services such as payment processing, web hosting and maintenance, email marketing, analytics and performance monitoring, and customer support.

4.2 Legal Obligations

We might disclose your information if legally mandated or in response to lawful requests, court orders, during emergencies, or for probing potential illegal undertakings.

4.3 Business Transitions

Your personal information may be included in assets transferred during mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales.

5. Data Protection

To guard your personal data against unauthorized entry, modification, exposure, or ruin, we have set up appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial measures including encryption, secure servers, access restrictions, routine checks, and education for our employees.

Nonetheless, no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure. As such, we cannot assert complete security of your data.

6. Retention of Data

We store your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Standard retention periods are:

• Charter reservations: 7 years for tax/legal reasons
• Marketing communications: Until you unsubscribe or ask for deletion
• Web analytics data: 26 months
• Customer service interactions: 3 years from the last contact

7. Your Rights and Preferences

You have rights to access, correct, or delete your data (within legal limits), transfer it, opt out of marketing communications, and control cookies. Contact us at the details below to exercise these rights.

8. External Services

8.1 Analytical Tools

We use tools such as Google Analytics to understand website usage. You may opt out through tools like the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

8.2 Social Media Platforms

Our website includes integrations with social media platforms which are governed by their own privacy policies.

8.3 Payment Processing Entities

Transactions are managed by third-party processors compliant with the PCI DSS standards.

9. Cross-Border Data Transfers

Your information might be transmitted and manipulated in countries other than France, in adherence to applicable privacy legislations.

10. Minors' Privacy

We do not target or knowingly amass information from individuals under the age of 13. If a minor has supplied us with information, please contact us promptly.

11. Amendments to This Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Updated policies will be communicated through our website, by emailing registered users, or via a notice on our website. Continued utilization of our services post-revision will indicate acceptance of the changes.

12. Contact Details

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

13. Compliance with Advertiser's User Consent Policy

We adhere to the user consent policies of advertisers like Google Ads. Preferences for cookies and tracking can be adjusted at any time through our cookie management settings.