Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

MintLeafStudio ("we," "us," or "our") is dedicated to preserving your privacy. This document serves as our Privacy Policy, clarifying the ways in which we handle, utilize, divulge, and protect your data upon interaction with our website mintleafstudio.sbs or during the utilization of our yacht rental services.

Your decision to utilize our offers implies your assent to the described data practices in this document. This policy aligns with requisite privacy legislation like the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and additional significant Canadian privacy laws.

2. Information Collection

2.1 Personal Data

Your personal data is gathered through your voluntary submissions when you:

• Reserve a yacht rental
• Reach out via our website or telephone
• Opt in for our newsletter distribution
• Complete website-based forms
• Join surveys or promotional events

The gathered information may encompass:

• Identification and contact details (email, telephone, residential address)
• Transaction details (handled securely by external providers)
• Preferences and specifications for charters
• Contact details for emergencies
• Nutritional preferences or health-related particulars (if supplied)

2.2 Data Collected Automatically

During your website visits, our system automatically assembles certain device and browsing information:

• IP addresses and locational data
• Browser types and their versions
• Visited pages and duration statistics
• Referring domains
• Device specifics (model, screen dimension, etc.)

2.3 Cookies and Monitoring Tools

Cookies and akin monitoring tools serve to enhance your web experience. These facilitate us in:

• Remembering your preferences
• Evaluating our site usage and performance
• Offering tailored content
• Enhancing our services

Management of cookies and tracking can be performed via your browser settings or our cookie consent notification.

3. Application of Your Data

The information we gather is used for diverse reasons:

• Service Provision: To manage yacht rental services, bookings, and contact regarding your reservations
• Client Support: To address inquiries and deliver aid as needed
• Payment Management: To handle transactions and oversee billing affairs
• Safety Assurance: To maintain operational security and combat deceitful activities
• Promotion: To dispatch advertisements and news (subject to your agreement)
• Website Enhancement: To observe user trends and upgrade website operations
• Law Adherence: To abide by existing laws and regulatory requirements

4. Sharing and Revealing Information

We refrain from selling, bartering, or leasing your personal details to outside entities. Circumstances under which your information might be shared:

4.1 Associated Service Providers

We may impart your details with trustworthy third-party entities to assist us with: handling payments; managing our website's technical support and upkeep; organizing email promotions; tracking, as well as analytics; and extending client support services.

4.2 Legal Obligations

Your details may be divulged when legally mandated or to comply with legal proceedings, court orders, urgencies, or scrutiny of possible fraudulent or illegal doings.

4.3 Business Transactions

Should a shift in ownership take place due to amalgamation, acquisition, or asset sales, your details might be part of the assets transferred.

5. Safeguarding Data

Protective measures adapted to guard your personal details against unauthorized interference, changes, exposure, or obliteration include encryption, protected servers, restricted access, routine evaluations, and workforce education.

Nevertheless, as no protection methods are infallible, the complete security of your information can not be unconditionally assured.

6. Retaining Data

Personal details are preserved only for the duration deemed necessary for the fulfillment of the collected purposes or as necessitated by law, with typical timeframes such as:

• Charter reservations: 7 years (accounting/legal reasons)
• Promotional communication: until you opt-out or request removal
• Website statistics: 26 months
• Client assistance: 3 years post last interaction

7. Your Rights and Preferences

Your rights encompass accessing, amending, removing (as far as the law permits), transferring, opting out of promotional campaigns, and managing cookies. To exert these rights, please reach out through the information provided below.

8. External Services

8.1 Google Analytics

Google Analytics is utilized for the assessment of web traffic. You can retract consent via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Extension.

8.2 Social Media

Our website includes links to social networks, each governed by its unique privacy policies.

8.3 Payment Service Providers

Monetary transactions are processed by third parties compliant with PCI DSS standards.

9. International Data Movement

Your details might be moved to and managed within countries distinct from United Kingdom. We ensure suitable precautions in line with pertinent privacy statutes.

10. Youth Privacy

Our offers don’t cater to individuals under the age of 13, nor do we knowingly compile their data. If it is believed that such information has been contributed, kindly make immediate contact.

11. Modifying This Privacy Policy

Amendments to this Privacy Policy may arise due to shifts in our practices or legal stipulations. Modifications are communicated through website postings, emails to registered users, or online alerts. Continued use post-notice signifies assent to the revisions.

12. Contacting Us

For queries regarding this Privacy Policy or our data handling, connect with us:

13. Adherence to Google Ads User Consent Policy

We abide by Google Ads user consent policies. Adjustments to cookie/tracking preferences are available through our cookie settings panel.