Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

OpenKnowledgeCorridor ("we," "us," or "our") is dedicated to upholding your privacy. This document outlines our Privacy Policy and details the approach we take in gathering, utilizing, revealing, and protecting your data when you access our website openknowledgecorridor.xyz or engage in our yacht charter offerings.

By utilizing our offerings, you agree to the data procedures specified in this document. This policy adheres to the privacy laws that apply such as the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other Canadian privacy legislation.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We gather personal details that you supply to us voluntarily while you:

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

This data might include:

• Your name and mode of contact (email, telephone, address)
• Financial details (securely processed via outside service providers)
• Charter preferences and specifics
• Contacts to utilize in emergencies
• Preferences related to food or health conditions (subject to your disclosure)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

During your visit to our website, certain data about your device and how you use the website is automatically recorded:

• IP address and details about your location
• The type and version of your browser
• Pages viewed and duration of visit on our site
• Sources referring to our website
• Device specifics (type, screen resolution, and so on)

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

To enhance your experience on our site, we employ cookies and related technologies for tracking. These enable us to:

• Retain your preferences
• Analyze how our website is used and its performance
• Deliver content tailored to you
• Refine our offerings

Cookie preferences can be managed through your browser or our cookie consent prompt.

3. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect serves several purposes:

• Service Provision: To fulfill yacht charter services, process reservations, and communicate regarding your bookings
• Client Support: To address inquiries and offer assistance
• Payment Management: To handle financial transactions and billing
• Security Measures: To maintain safe operations and prevent deceitful activities
• Promotion: To dispatch materials for promotion and updates upon your consent
• Enhancement of Website: To observe usage dynamics and advance our website's functionality
• Compliance with Law: To adhere to the law and regulatory demands

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

Your personal data is not up for sale, trade, or rent to third parties. We may divulge your information in these situations:

4.1 Vendors

Information might be shared with trusted external service providers who aid us in functions such as payment transactions, website management, email distribution, analytics, customer support.

4.2 Legal Obligations

We might have to release your details if obliged by law or to adhere to legal proceedings, judicial orders, emergency circumstances, or probes into possible illegal deeds.

4.3 Business Changes

In the event of corporate restructuring, like a merger or acquisition or the sale of assets, your personal details could be part of the assets transferred.

5. Data Security

We employ suitable technological and procedural safeguards to secure your personal information from unauthorized access, change, exposure, or destruction. These measures consist of encryption, secure servers, admission controls, periodic evaluations, and training for employees.

Nonetheless, we recognize that no internet transmission or electronic storage is impregnable. As such, we cannot warrant the absolute security of your data.

6. Data Retention

We keep your personal data solely for the period necessary to satisfy the purposes it was obtained for or as mandated by legislation. Standard retention periods are as follows:

• Charter bookings: 7 years (due to tax/legal reasons)
• Communications for Marketing: till opting out or deletion
• Analysis of website: 26 months
• Support for Clients: 3 years since the last interaction

7. Your Rights and Choices

These rights encompass the ability to access, rectify, erase (as per legal limitations), port, opt-out of marketing, and control cookies. To practice these rights, reach us at the contact details provided.

8. Third-Party Services

8.1 Google Analytics

For website usage analysis, we utilize Google Analytics. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

8.2 Social Media Interfaces

External social media platforms may be linked to our website, each with its privacy policy.

8.3 Payment Processors

Third-party payment processors, compliant with PCI DSS, handle our payment transactions.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed within countries other than Monaco, maintaining adequate protection measures consistent with privacy laws in effect.

10. Privacy of Minors

Our services do not target those below the age of 13 and do not intentionally collect data from them. Should it come to our knowledge that a minor has provided their information, we urge you to contact us without delay.

11. Modifications to This Privacy Policy

We might adjust this Privacy Policy to better reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Notices of an updated policy will be posted, sent to registered users via email, or announced on our site. Continuing to use the service after the date of effect indicates acceptance of the new terms.

12. Reach Out for More Information

If you have inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of data, please get in touch:

13. Adherence to Google Ads User Consent Policy

Our procedures are in line with the user consent policies of Google Ads. Changes to cookie/tracking preferences can be made anytime via our cookie settings.