{"id":933,"date":"2025-11-17T09:49:27","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T09:49:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skippercity.com\/2026\/?page_id=933"},"modified":"2026-01-29T11:29:40","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T10:29:40","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/skippercity.com\/2026\/about-skippercity\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"933\" class=\"elementor elementor-933\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59fc1cc4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"59fc1cc4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-460403dd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"460403dd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e32ce27 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"1e32ce27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d2fc4b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9d2fc4b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54c5a8bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"54c5a8bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Privacy Policy<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a628d22 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2a628d22\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1061ba39 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1061ba39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"key-privacy-summary\"><h2>Key privacy points (quick summary)<\/h2><ul><li><strong>Controller:<\/strong> SkipperCity, Blackbird One Ltd., operates this site and is responsible for your data.<\/li><li>We collect data you give us in <strong>inquiry forms, emails and bookings<\/strong>, plus basic analytics and cookie data.<\/li><li>Your data is used mainly to <strong>answer inquiries, arrange your charter and comply with legal obligations<\/strong>.<\/li><li>We share data only with <strong>trusted partners<\/strong> involved in your booking (charter-operators, skippers, payment and IT providers).<\/li><li>You can <strong>access, correct, delete or restrict<\/strong> your data and object to certain processing.<\/li><li>For newsletters and certain marketing, we rely on your <strong>consent<\/strong>, which you can withdraw at any time.<\/li><\/ul><p><em>This Privacy Policy explains what we collect, why we collect it, how we protect it, and which rights you have.<\/em><\/p><\/div><p><!-- Main Privacy Policy Content --><\/p><h2>Privacy Policy<\/h2><p><em>Last updated: [add date]<\/em><\/p><p>This Privacy Policy explains how <strong>SkipperCity<\/strong>, operated by <strong>Blackbird One Ltd.<\/strong> (\u201cwe\u201d, \u201cus\u201d, \u201cour\u201d),<br \/>collects, uses and protects your personal data when you visit our websites, contact us, or book a yacht charter through us.<\/p><p>We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws,<br \/>including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (\u201cGDPR\u201d) where applicable.<\/p><h3>1. Who we are (data controller)<\/h3><p><em>In short: SkipperCity, Blackbird One Ltd., is responsible for your personal data.<\/em><\/p><p>The data controller for this website and our booking services is:<\/p><p><strong>Blackbird One Ltd.<\/strong><br \/>(SkipperCity yacht charter brand)<br \/>5 Secretary\u2019s Lane<br \/>Gibraltar GX11 1AA<br \/>Company Number: 114712<br \/>VAT No: GI665887<br \/>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@skippercity.com\">info@skippercity.com<\/a><\/p><p>References in this policy to \u201cSkipperCity\u201d, \u201cwe\u201d, \u201cus\u201d or \u201cour\u201d mean Blackbird One Ltd. as operator of the SkipperCity websites and booking services.<\/p><h3>2. To whom this policy applies<\/h3><p><em>In short: if you visit our site or contact us, this applies to you.<\/em><\/p><p>This policy applies to:<\/p><ul><li>Visitors to our websites (including our SkipperCity 2026 pages),<\/li><li>People who send us inquiries or request offers,<\/li><li>Clients who book yacht charters or related services through us, and<\/li><li>Subscribers to our newsletters or other marketing communications.<\/li><\/ul><h3>3. What personal data we collect<\/h3><p><em>In short: we collect only the data we need to communicate with you, prepare offers and arrange your charter.<\/em><\/p><p>Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect the following categories of personal data:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Identification and contact data<\/strong> \u2013 name, surname, email address, phone number, country, preferred language.<\/li><li><strong>Inquiry and booking details<\/strong> \u2013 travel dates, departure base, preferred boat type, number of persons, budget, special requests.<\/li><li><strong>Crew and document details<\/strong> \u2013 names and dates of birth of crew members, passport\/ID information, skipper\u2019s license and VHF license details (if applicable).<\/li><li><strong>Contract and payment data<\/strong> \u2013 information related to your booking (boat selected, charter operator, price, invoice and payment status). We typically do not store full payment card details.<\/li><li><strong>Communication data<\/strong> \u2013 messages you send us via contact forms, email, phone, chat or social media.<\/li><li><strong>Technical and usage data<\/strong> \u2013 IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time and duration of visit, referral sources.<\/li><li><strong>Marketing preferences<\/strong> \u2013 your preferences regarding receiving newsletters and promotional offers.<\/li><\/ul><h3>4. How we collect your data<\/h3><p><em>In short: mostly when you give it to us directly, plus standard website analytics and cookies.<\/em><\/p><p>We collect personal data in the following ways:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Directly from you<\/strong> when you:<ul><li>Send an inquiry or booking request through our website forms,<\/li><li>Communicate with us by email, phone, messaging apps or social media,<\/li><li>Sign a charter contract or Pro-forma Invoice via us,<\/li><li>Subscribe to our newsletter or request other marketing materials.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>From charter-operators and partners<\/strong> when:<ul><li>They confirm or modify your booking,<\/li><li>They need crew list or document details to fulfil your charter.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Automatically<\/strong> through:<ul><li>Cookies and similar technologies on our websites,<\/li><li>Analytics tools (for example, site traffic statistics).<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h3>5. Why we use your data (purposes and legal bases)<\/h3><p><em>In short: to answer your inquiries, arrange your charter, improve our services and comply with the law.<\/em><\/p><p>We process your personal data for the following purposes and legal bases:<\/p><ul><li><strong>To respond to inquiries and prepare offers<\/strong><br \/>\u2013 to answer your questions, provide information on boats and destinations, and prepare tailor-made offers.<br \/><em>Legal basis: performance of pre-contractual measures (GDPR Art. 6(1)(b)); legitimate interest.<\/em><\/li><li><strong>To arrange and manage bookings<\/strong><br \/>\u2013 to process your booking, issue invoices, share necessary details with charter-operators and crew, and manage changes and communication related to your charter.<br \/><em>Legal basis: performance of a contract (GDPR Art. 6(1)(b)); legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)).<\/em><\/li><li><strong>To comply with legal obligations<\/strong><br \/>\u2013 to keep accounting records, fulfil tax and maritime regulations, respond to lawful requests from authorities, etc.<br \/><em>Legal basis: legal obligation (GDPR Art. 6(1)(c)).<\/em><\/li><li><strong>To improve our website and services<\/strong><br \/>\u2013 to analyse how visitors use our site and offers, improve user experience and content, and maintain IT security.<br \/><em>Legal basis: legitimate interest (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)).<\/em><\/li><li><strong>To send marketing communications<\/strong><br \/>\u2013 to send you newsletters, special offers and updates about our services, where permitted.<br \/><em>Legal basis: your consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)), or legitimate interest for existing customers where allowed by law.<\/em><\/li><li><strong>To handle claims and disputes<\/strong><br \/>\u2013 to manage complaints, support you in disputes with charter-operators, and defend our legal rights.<br \/><em>Legal basis: legitimate interest (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)).<\/em><\/li><\/ul><h3>6. Who we share your data with<\/h3><p><em>In short: only with parties who need your data to organise your charter or support our service.<\/em><\/p><p>We do not sell your personal data. We may share it only with:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Charter-operators and local partners<\/strong> \u2013 yacht charter companies, boat owners, marinas and local agents who need your data to confirm and provide your charter and related services.<\/li><li><strong>Skippers and crew<\/strong> \u2013 if you book a professional skipper, hostess or other crew via us or via the charter-operator.<\/li><li><strong>Payment and banking providers<\/strong> \u2013 to process your payments and manage refunds where applicable.<\/li><li><strong>IT and hosting providers<\/strong> \u2013 who provide hosting, email, CRM, backup and maintenance services for our websites and booking tools.<\/li><li><strong>Analytics and marketing service providers<\/strong> \u2013 for website statistics, email campaigns and similar services, always under appropriate data protection safeguards.<\/li><li><strong>Professional advisers<\/strong> \u2013 such as lawyers or accountants, where necessary to protect our rights and comply with obligations.<\/li><li><strong>Public authorities<\/strong> \u2013 when required by law or necessary to protect vital interests (e.g. coast guard, border police, tax authorities).<\/li><\/ul><h3>7. International data transfers<\/h3><p><em>In short: some partners may be outside the EU\/EEA; we use safeguards where required.<\/em><\/p><p>Because yacht charters often involve companies and partners in different countries, your personal data may be transferred to jurisdictions<br \/>outside the EU\/EEA. When we transfer data to a country without an adequacy decision, we will use appropriate safeguards, such as<br \/>standard contractual clauses or equivalent measures, or ensure that the transfer is otherwise permissible under GDPR (for example, because<br \/>it is necessary for the performance of your charter contract).<\/p><h3>8. How long we keep your data<\/h3><p><em>In short: only as long as needed for bookings, legal duties and our legitimate interests.<\/em><\/p><p>We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, in particular:<\/p><ul><li>Inquiry data \u2013 usually up to 2 years after our last meaningful communication, if no booking is made.<\/li><li>Booking and contract data \u2013 for the duration of the charter and then for the period required by applicable financial, tax and maritime laws.<\/li><li>Crew list and document data \u2013 for as long as required by local regulations and Charter-Operator obligations.<\/li><li>Newsletter and marketing data \u2013 until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent, subject to a short technical retention period.<\/li><li>Technical logs and analytics data \u2013 for limited periods needed for security and analytics (typically from several months up to a few years, depending on the system).<\/li><\/ul><p>When data is no longer needed, we will delete it or anonymise it, unless we are legally obliged to keep it longer.<\/p><h3>9. Cookies and similar technologies<\/h3><p><em>In short: we use cookies to make the site work and to understand how it is used.<\/em><\/p><p>Our websites use cookies and similar technologies to:<\/p><ul><li>Enable basic website functions and remember your choices,<\/li><li>Improve the performance and security of the site,<\/li><li>Analyse traffic and usage patterns,<\/li><li>Support marketing and remarketing where applicable.<\/li><\/ul><p>For more details about the types of cookies we use, how long they are stored and how you can manage your cookie preferences,<br \/>please see our separate <a href=\"https:\/\/skippercity.com\/2026\/about-skippercity\/cookie-policy\/\">Cookie Policy<\/a>.<\/p><h3>10. Marketing communications<\/h3><p><em>In short: you choose if you want our newsletters and offers.<\/em><\/p><p>If you subscribe to our newsletter or explicitly agree to receive offers, we will use your contact data to send you:<\/p><ul><li>News about destinations, boats and sailing tips,<\/li><li>Special offers and discounts,<\/li><li>Updates about SkipperCity and related services.<\/li><\/ul><p>You can opt out of marketing emails at any time by:<\/p><ul><li>Clicking the \u201cunsubscribe\u201d link in any of our marketing emails, or<\/li><li>Contacting us at <a href=\"mailto:info@skippercity.com\">info@skippercity.com<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul><p>Even if you opt out of marketing, we may still send you non-promotional messages related to your bookings or important legal and service information.<\/p><h3>11. Your data protection rights<\/h3><p><em>In short: you can ask us to show, correct, delete or limit your data, and you can object in some cases.<\/em><\/p><p>Subject to applicable law, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Right of access<\/strong> \u2013 to know whether we process your personal data and to obtain a copy.<\/li><li><strong>Right to rectification<\/strong> \u2013 to have inaccurate or incomplete data corrected.<\/li><li><strong>Right to erasure<\/strong> \u2013 to request deletion of your data in certain circumstances (\u201cright to be forgotten\u201d).<\/li><li><strong>Right to restriction of processing<\/strong> \u2013 to limit how we use your data in some situations.<\/li><li><strong>Right to data portability<\/strong> \u2013 to receive your data in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format and transmit it to another controller.<\/li><li><strong>Right to object<\/strong> \u2013 to object to processing based on legitimate interests, including profiling, and to object at any time to processing for direct marketing.<\/li><li><strong>Right to withdraw consent<\/strong> \u2013 where processing is based on your consent, you can withdraw it at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.<\/li><\/ul><p>To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in section 1. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.<\/p><h3>12. Security of your data<\/h3><p><em>In short: we use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data.<\/em><\/p><p>We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration,<br \/>unauthorised disclosure of, or access to personal data. These measures include:<\/p><ul><li>Using reputable hosting and IT providers,<\/li><li>Limiting access to personal data to staff and partners who need it,<\/li><li>Using secure communication channels where appropriate,<\/li><li>Regularly updating our systems and monitoring for vulnerabilities.<\/li><\/ul><p>However, no system can be completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted over the internet, but we strive to protect it to the best of our ability.<\/p><h3>13. Third-party websites<\/h3><p><em>In short: our site may link to other sites; their privacy rules may differ.<\/em><\/p><p>Our websites may contain links to third-party websites, plug-ins or services (for example, partners, marinas, tourism boards or social networks).<br \/>These websites are not under our control and are governed by their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such third parties,<br \/>and we encourage you to read their policies when you visit them.<\/p><h3>14. Children\u2019s data<\/h3><p><em>In short: we do not target children, but we may need limited data for crew lists.<\/em><\/p><p>Our services are not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data directly from children.<br \/>However, for crew lists and legal requirements, we may receive information about minors travelling as part of your charter crew<br \/>(for example, names and dates of birth) via the main contracting adult. This data is used only for fulfilling legal and charter obligations.<\/p><h3>15. Changes to this Privacy Policy<\/h3><p><em>In short: if we change this policy, we will post the new version here.<\/em><\/p><p>We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements or services.<br \/>The updated version will be published on this page with a new \u201cLast updated\u201d date.<br \/>For significant changes, we may also inform you by email or via our website, where appropriate.<\/p><h3>16. How to contact us and lodge a complaint<\/h3><p><em>In short: talk to us first; you can also contact a data protection authority.<\/em><\/p><p>If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal data,<br \/>please contact us at:<\/p><p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@skippercity.com\">info@skippercity.com<\/a><br \/>Postal address: Blackbird One Ltd., 5 Secretary\u2019s Lane, Gibraltar GX11 1AA<\/p><p>You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority, in particular in the EU\/EEA member state<br \/>where you live, where you work or where you consider that your rights have been infringed.<\/p><p><em>This Privacy Policy is intended as a clear and user-friendly description of our privacy practices and does not constitute legal advice. 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