Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 17, 2025
1. Introduction
UnitedGlobalNetworking ("we," "our," or "us") is dedicated to protecting your privacy. This document sets forth how we manage, use, reveal, and preserve your data when you navigate our website unitedglobalnetworking.sbs or utilize our yacht charter offerings.
Utilizing our offerings indicates your acceptance of the practices delineated in this document. This policy is in alignment with relevant privacy statutes, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) as well as other applicable Canadian privacy laws.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We discreetly gather personal information that you knowingly supply to us while:
- Reserving a yacht charter
- Reaching out to us via our website or by phone
- Enrolling for our newsletter
- Completing forms on our website
- Taking part in surveys or promotional events
Such information might encompass:
- Your name and contact details (email, phone, and mailing address)
- Financial information (safely processed via external service providers)
- Your preferences and specifications for your charter
- A secondary contact for emergencies
- Information about your dietary needs or health (when given)
2.2 Information Gathered Automatically
During your visit to our website, certain types of data regarding your device and the way you interact with our site are automatically amassed, such as:
- Your IP address and location data
- The type and version of your browser
- The specific pages you visit and the duration of your visits
- Referral sources
- Information about your device (model, screen resolution, etc.)
2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies
We take advantage of cookies and analogous tracking mechanisms to boost your website experience. These technologies assist us with:
- Recalling your chosen settings
- Evaluating website functionality and utilization
- Delivering tailored content
- Enhancing our service offerings
Your browser settings or our cookie acceptance banner allow you to adjust your cookie preferences.
3. Utilization of Your Information
We utilize the data we gather for purposes including:
- Service Implementation: For the provision of yacht charter services, to facilitate bookings, and to communicate regarding your reservations
- Client Support: To handle questions and offer support when needed
- Transaction Processing: For processing payments and managing account details
- Security Measures: To ensure the security of our services and to guard against deceptive acts
- Promotions: To send marketing materials and updates, provided you agree to this
- Site Enhancement: To understand user interaction and improve our website's features
- Regulatory Adherence: To comply with governing laws and prerequisites
4. Disclosure of Information
We do not engage in selling, trading, or leasing your personal details to third parties. However, we may share this information under these conditions:
4.1 With Service Providers
We may provide information to trustworthy third-party service providers to help us with functions such as payment handling, web hosting and management, email outreach, website analytics, performance monitoring, and customer service.
4.2 For Legal Reasons
We may need to disclose your information if mandated by law, or to respond to legal proceedings, court injunctions, emergencies, or to look into suspected fraud or unlawful activities.
4.3 During Business Changes
If our company is involved in a merger, takeover, or sale of assets, your personal data may be part of the transferred assets.
5. Security of Data
We apply suitable technological and organizational measures to secure your personal data against unlawful access, changes, revelation, or destruction. These strategies include encryption methods, protected servers, limited access, regular evaluations, and staff training.
Nevertheless, we must state that no method of data transmission over the Internet or storage methods can be guaranteed to be entirely secure. Absolute security of your data is not something we can guarantee.
6. Keeping Your Data
Your personal data is retained only for as long as needed to realize the purposes for which it was collected or as mandated by law. Regular retention periods may include:
- Charter bookings: 7 years for tax and legal reasons
- Promotional messages: until you choose to unsubscribe or remove your details
- Web analytics: 26 months
- Customer service interactions: 3 years from the last communication
7. Your Rights and Choices
You are entitled to rights such as accessing, rectifying, erasing (based on legal constraints), data portability, opting out of marketing outreach, and regulating cookies. To exercise these rights, you can reach out to us as detailed below.
8. External Services
8.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics for insights into how our website is used. You can opt-out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
8.2 Social Media Platforms
Our site may contain links to social media platforms with their respective privacy policies.
8.3 Payment Processing Entities
Our transactions are conducted through third-party payment processors that adhere to PCI DSS standards.
9. International Data Movements
Despite your location, your data might be transferred to and manipulated in countries other than United Kingdom. We employ safeguards that are consistent with applicable privacy regulations.
10. Privacy of Minors
Our offerings are not geared towards children younger than 13 years, and we do not intentionally collect information from them. If it comes to your attention that a minor has provided us with their information, please contact us at once.
11. Policy Revisions
Adjustments to this Privacy Statement may be necessary to mirror changes in our practices or legislative mandates. We will inform you of updates by posting the revised statement, emailing registered users, or displaying an announcement on our website. Your engagement with us after these updates take effect implies your agreement to the new terms.
12. How to Reach Us
For inquiries about this Privacy Statement or our practices regarding data, please contact us as follows:
UnitedGlobalNetworking — Privacy Representative
Marina Point
Southampton SO14 3TG
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 23 8000 1234
Electronic Mail: privacy@unitedglobalnetworking.sbs
13. Google Ads User Consent Policy Abidance
We adhere to the Google Ads User Consent Policy. Your preferences for cookies and tracking can be modified at any point through our cookie settings.