Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how SV Aquanimity LLC ("Aquanimity," "we," "us," or "our"), a Delaware limited liability company operating the website sailaquanimity.com, collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit our website or interact with us.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our website.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

When you contact us through our website, submit an inquiry form, or communicate with us by email, we may collect:

• Your name and email address
• Your phone number
• Your charter inquiry details (dates, group size, destination preferences)
• Any other information you choose to include in your message

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies, including:

• Your IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages you visit and time spent on each page
• Referring website or search query that brought you to our site
• Date and time of your visit

Information We Do Not Collect

We do not collect payment information through our website. All charter payments are processed directly via ACH transfer or wire transfer to our bank account. We do not store credit card numbers, bank account details, or any financial credentials on our website or servers.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your charter inquiries and communicate with you about your booking
• To plan and coordinate your charter experience
• To send you information about availability, pricing, and charter details you have requested
• To send occasional updates, newsletters, or promotional content — only if you have opted in
• To improve our website content and user experience
• To analyze website traffic and understand how visitors find and use our site
• To comply with legal obligations

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your experience and help us understand how our site is used.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies — Required for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality.
• Analytics Cookies — Used by Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website. See Section 4 for details.
• Preference Cookies — Remember your settings and preferences to improve your experience on return visits.
• Marketing Cookies — Used by third-party marketing tools to measure the effectiveness of our content and advertising efforts.

Managing Cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or be alerted when cookies are being sent. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of our website. For more information on managing cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org.

4. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to help us understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as how often users visit the site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to arriving at our site.

Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit our site, not your name or other identifying information. We do not combine the information collected through Google Analytics with personally identifiable information.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. For more information on Google's privacy practices, visit Google's Privacy Policy.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect or process data on our behalf:

Email Marketing

We use email marketing tools to send charter updates, newsletters, and promotional content to subscribers who have opted in. These services store your email address and track email open rates and click activity. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send.

WordPress & Hosting

Our website is built on WordPress and hosted on servers that may log access information including IP addresses, browser types, and pages visited as part of standard server operation.

WP Rocket

We use WP Rocket for website performance optimization and caching. This plugin may set cookies to manage cached content delivery.

YouTube

Our website embeds YouTube videos. When you watch an embedded video, YouTube may set cookies and collect data in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy. We use YouTube's privacy-enhanced embed mode where possible.

AndBeyond Yacht Charters

Aquanimity is managed by AndBeyond Yacht Charters. Inquiries submitted through their platform are subject to their privacy policy in addition to ours. We share relevant booking information with AndBeyond as necessary to fulfill charter services.

These third-party services have their own privacy policies governing how they use data collected on our behalf. We encourage you to review their policies directly.

6. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Charter Operations — We share necessary booking information with our captain, crew, and charter management company (AndBeyond Yacht Charters) to fulfill your charter.
• Service Providers — We share data with trusted third-party service providers (such as email marketing platforms and analytics tools) who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, subject to confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements — We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of SV Aquanimity LLC, our guests, or others.
• Business Transfer — If SV Aquanimity LLC is acquired, merged, or sold, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

• Inquiry data — Retained for up to 3 years following your last contact or charter, to allow us to assist with future bookings and maintain records.
• Email marketing data — Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
• Analytics data — Retained per Google Analytics default settings (26 months).
• Server logs — Typically retained for 90 days.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include SSL encryption on our website, secure email communications, and restricted access to personal data.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. If you have reason to believe that your interaction with us is no longer secure, please contact us immediately.

9. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

For All Users

• Access — You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction — You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion — You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Opt-Out of Marketing — You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

For California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us using the information below.

For European Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and data portability. Our legal basis for processing your personal information is typically your consent (for marketing) or our legitimate interest in responding to charter inquiries and operating our business. To exercise your GDPR rights, please contact us using the information below.

To submit a privacy rights request, please email us at TimUzar@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete that information.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. If we make material changes that affect how we handle your personal information, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you directly.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Company: SV Aquanimity LLC
• Email: TimUzar@gmail.com
• Website: sailaquanimity.com
• State of Incorporation: Delaware, United States

We will respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.