Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 26, 2023

Welcome to boaty.top ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with transparency and care. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://boaty.top (the "Site") and use our services.

By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Site, which may include:

1.1 Personal Information You Provide Directly

This is information that identifies you personally and may include:

• Contact Data: Such as your name, email address, postal address, and telephone number when you contact us, create an account, or subscribe to our newsletter.
• Account Credentials: Username, password, and security questions for account creation and access.
• Communication Data: Records of your correspondence with us, including support requests and feedback.
• Transaction Data: Details about payments and purchases you make through our Site (processed by secure third-party payment processors).
• User Content: Information you post, upload, or contribute to the Site, such as reviews, comments, or profile information.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

As you navigate through the Site, certain information is collected automatically using tracking technologies:

• Usage Data: Details of your visits to our Site, including traffic data, location data, logs, and the resources that you access and use on the Site.
• Device Data: Information about your computer, phone, tablet, or other device, including IP address, operating system, browser type, and device identifiers.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party sources, such as social media platforms (if you connect your account), analytics providers, and payment processors, in accordance with their privacy policies.

2. Use of Your Information

We use the information we collect for various business purposes, including:

• To Provide and Maintain Our Services: To operate the Site, process your transactions, manage your account, and provide customer support.
• To Communicate with You: To send you service-related announcements, administrative messages, respond to your inquiries, and send marketing communications (where you have consented).
• To Personalize Your Experience: To tailor content, recommendations, and offers based on your preferences and usage patterns.
• To Improve Our Site: To analyze how our services are used, diagnose technical problems, and develop new features and functionality.
• For Security and Fraud Prevention: To monitor and protect the security of our Site, investigate suspicious activity, and verify your identity.
• To Comply with Legal Obligations: To fulfill our legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements.

3. Data Protection and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures designed to protect the security of your personal information. Our security measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology.
• Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing.
• Access controls to restrict access to personal information to authorized personnel only.
• Secure storage and data retention policies.

However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site and hold certain information.

• What Are Cookies: Cookies are small data files placed on your device. They help us improve our Site and your experience, remember your preferences, and understand how our Site is used.
• Types of Cookies We Use:
  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function and cannot be switched off.
  • Performance/Analytics Cookies: Allow us to count visits and traffic sources to measure and improve performance.
  • Functionality Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
  • Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Set by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests.
• Your Choices: Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can usually modify your browser settings to decline or delete cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site. You can also manage your cookie preferences via our Cookie Consent banner.

5. Your Rights and Choices

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

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal information under certain circumstances.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request we limit the processing of your information.
• Right to Data Portability: You can request a transfer of your data to another service provider.
• Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your personal information, particularly for direct marketing.
• Opt-Out of Marketing: You can unsubscribe from our marketing emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in the Contact Us section below. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following situations:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, payment processing, analytics, email delivery), under strict contractual data protection terms.
• Legal Requirements: If required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).