Privacy Policy

EFFECTIVE DATE: 01/06/2024

This Privacy Notice (“Privacy Notice”) of Boatify Rentals (“Boatify,” “we,” or “us”) explains how we collect, process, and share your Personal Data when you use our services, including our website at www.boatifyrentals.com (the “Site” or “Website”). This Privacy Notice also outlines your rights concerning your Personal Data under applicable law.

1. Introduction

This Privacy Notice applies to data about you and your interactions with our Services. “Personal Data” refers to any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual (a “data subject”). An identifiable individual is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, or one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity of that individual.

2. Data We Collect

1. Data You Provide to Us

• Registration: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and password.
• Profile: You can add optional details like photos, spoken languages, or a biography to your profile. Providing this information is optional.
• Interaction with our Site and Making Purchases: We collect payment and billing information when you book a boat or make purchases.
• Communications: We collect information when you communicate with us, including messages, reviews, and support inquiries.

1. Data From Others

• User-Submitted Content: We collect data from content posted by you or others, such as reviews, boat listings, and user interactions.
• Service Use: We log data when you use our Services, including IP addresses, device information, browsing history, and interaction with our content.
• Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to track your activity on our Site. More information is available in our [Cookies Policy](link to cookie policy).

1. Your Device and Location Data

• Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access our Services, including your IP address, operating system, and browser type.
• Location Data: We may collect location data from your device, provided you have opted in to share this data through your device settings.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide, personalize, and improve our Services, including processing transactions and managing bookings.
• Account Administration: To verify your identity, authenticate access to your account, and administer your profile.
• Communications: To communicate with you about your bookings, send you promotional materials, and provide customer support.
• Analytics and Research: To analyze your use of our Services and conduct research to improve our offerings.
• Security and Legal Compliance: To ensure the security of our Services, prevent fraud, and comply with legal obligations.

4. How We Share Information

We may share your data under the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We share data with third-party vendors who assist us in delivering our Services, such as payment processors, hosting providers, and marketing platforms. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only as necessary to perform their services.
• Public User Profiles: Information that you include in your profile or in publicly accessible parts of our Site may be visible to other users and the general public.
• Legal Disclosures: We may disclose your data when required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or when we have a good faith belief that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our business, your data may be transferred to the new owners under the same terms as described in this Privacy Notice.

5. Your Rights, Choices & Obligations

• Data Retention: We retain your Personal Data for as long as your account is active or as necessary to provide you with our Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
• Access and Control of Your Data: You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your Personal Data. You may also object to or restrict the processing of your data and request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Account Closure: If you wish to close your account, you can do so by contacting our support team. Upon closure, your data will be removed or anonymized within a reasonable timeframe, except as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

6. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, and theft. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Cross-Border Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to, and processed in, countries other than the one in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that are different and potentially less protective than those in your country. By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of your data to these countries. We take steps to ensure your data is adequately protected when transferred across borders.

8. Lawful Bases for Processing

We process your data based on one or more of the following legal bases:

• Consent: Where you have given explicit consent to process your Personal Data.
• Contractual Necessity: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
• Legal Obligations: Where processing is necessary to comply with legal obligations.
• Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, such as improving our Services, provided that these interests do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to personalize your experience on our Site and collect information about your use of our Services. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, please review our [Cookies Policy](link to cookie policy).

10. Rights of California Residents

If you are a resident of California, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). You may request access to, deletion of, or disclosure of how we have used your Personal Data over the past 12 months. To exercise these rights, please contact us at the details provided below.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Notice or our data practices, please contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]
• WhatsApp: +1 (512) 203-2094

Austin, Texas

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this Privacy Notice periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.