Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

ScientificDiscoveryHub ("we," "our," or "us") is dedicated to preserving your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines our procedures for collecting, utilizing, revealing, and safeguarding your information when you visit our website scientificdiscoveryhub.sbs or utilize our yacht rental services.

Your agreement to these data practices is implied through your use of our services. This policy is in accordance with privacy laws such as the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other pertinent privacy regulations in Canada.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We gather personally identifiable information that you willingly supply to us during:

• Securing a yacht rental
• Reaching out to us via our website or telephone
• Subscribing to our newsletter
• Completing forms on our website
• Taking part in surveys or promotions

The details may comprise:

• Your name and contact details (email, telephone, postal address)
• Financial details (safely processed through external service providers)
• Rental preferences and needs
• Emergency contact points
• Dietary needs or health-related information (if offered)

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Our website, upon visitation, automatically records specific details about your device and browsing activity:

• IP address and geolocation data
• Type and edition of your internet browser
• Webpages viewed and duration of site visit
• Referral sources
• Electronic device specifics (model, screen resolution, etc.)

2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We employ cookies and related technologies to elevate your browsing experience on our website. With these, we're able to:

• Store your settings
• Analyze site utilization and functionality
• Deliver customized material
• Refine our offerings

You have the ability to modify your cookie preferences through your web browser's settings or our website's cookie consent tool.

3. How We Use Your Information

For these purposes, the data we collect is exploited:

• Service Provision: For facilitating yacht rentals, confirming reservations, and communicating regarding your bookings
• Client Support: To address your questions and offer assistance
• Payment Transactions: To handle payments and oversee billing procedures
• Safety and Security: To secure our operations and guard against deceitful practices
• Promotion: To forward promotional content and updates (subject to your consent)
• Site Enhancement: To observe user interactions and boost our website's performance
• Lawful Adherence: To observe applicable laws and regulatory mandates

4. Disclosing and Sharing Information

We strictly do not sell, exchange, or lease your personal information to unrelated parties. We might share your information under these situations:

4.1 External Service Providers

We may divulge information with reliable external service providers who perform functions such as: payment facilitation; website operation and upkeep; electronic communication marketing; data analytics and performance tracking; customer service support.

4.2 Lawful Obligations

We might release your details if demanded by legal authority or in response to legal proceedings, judicial mandates, emergencies, or investigations into alleged illegal conduct or fraudulence.

4.3 Business Realignment

In instances of corporate mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales, your data might be transmitted as a constituent of the deal.

5. Data Protection

We adopt suitable technical and organisational measures to shield your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, exposure, or destruction. These precautions include encryption, secure servers, controlled access procedures, periodic evaluations, and workforce training.

Nevertheless, no method of electronic transmission or storage is guaranteed to be foolproof. We thus cannot promise the absolute security of your data.

6. Retention of Data

Your personal data is held only for as long as needed to fulfill the identified purposes or as legally mandated. Common retention periods include:

• Rental reservations: 7 years (for tax/legal reasons)
• Marketing communications: until you opt-out or request deletion
• Web analytics: 26 months
• User Assistance: 3 years following the most recent interaction

7. Your Privileges and Preferences

These are your rights: to view, amend, erase (in line with laws), transfer, withdraw from advertising, and manage cookies. To exercise your rights, contact us using the information provided beneath.

8. External Services

8.1 Google Analytics

Website usage analysis is carried out with Google Analytics. Opting out can be done through the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

8.2 Social Media Platforms

Links to social networks, each with their individual privacy policies, might be present on our website.

8.3 Payment Processing Entities

Financial transactions are managed by third-party processors conforming to PCI DSS standards.

9. International Transfer of Data

Your data may be transferred to and processed within nations that differ from Germany. In such cases, we enforce safeguarding measures that align with the relevant privacy statutes.

10. The Privacy of Minors

We do not target individuals under the age of 13 with our services, nor do we collect personal data from them knowingly. If there's a belief that a minor has provided us with information, we urge immediate contact.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy to mirror amendments in our procedures or legal expectations. Such changes will be communicated by updating the policy on our site, emailing registered users, or showing a notice on our domain. Use of our services following the implementation date indicates your acceptance of the alterations.

12. How To Reach Us

For inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please get in touch with us:

13. Compliance with Google Ads User Consent Policy

We comply with Google Ads consent policies for users. Through our cookie settings, you can update your preferences for cookies and tracking.