Privacy Policy of YachtSale.ai

1. General

The protection of personal data is important to us. This Privacy Policy provides information about which personal data is processed when using YachtSale.ai, for what purposes this is done, on what basis the processing is carried out, and what rights data subjects have.

YachtSale.ai is an online platform for yacht, sailboat, motorboat and boat listings. In particular, the platform enables the publication, search and display of listings as well as contact between users.

This Privacy Policy applies to the use of our website, our platform, our communication channels, as well as related services.

2. Controller

The controller responsible for data processing is:

Jaeger Digita Labs

8132 Hinteregg

Switzerland

E-mail: info@yachtsale.ai

Where required by law, a data protection representative or data protection officer may be appointed:

3. Definitions

Personal data means all information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. This includes, for example, name, e-mail address, telephone number, IP address, location data, communication data or information contained in listings.

Processing means any handling of personal data, in particular the collection, storage, use, transmission, modification, disclosure, deletion or archiving.

4. Which data we process

Depending on how the platform is used, we may in particular process the following data:

4.1 Contact data and master data

• Name, company, username or display name;
• E-mail address;
• Telephone number;
• Address, country, region or location details;
• Language settings;
• Communication preferences.

4.2 Account and profile data

• Login data;
• Registration date;
• Profile information;
• User role, for example private seller, buyer, dealer or broker;
• Status of the user account;
• Verification information, insofar as such functions are offered.

4.3 Listing data

• Title, description and technical details relating to yachts, boats or accessories;
• Price details;
• Location details, berth or region;
• Images, documents, videos or other media;
• Information on year of construction, manufacturer, model, engine configuration, length, condition, flag, VAT status or registration;
• Availability and sales information.

4.4 Communication data

• Messages sent via contact forms;
• E-mail communication;
• Inquiries regarding listings;
• Support requests;
• Complaints, reports and notices of abuse;
• Communication between users, insofar as this takes place via the platform.

4.5 Payment and contract data

• Booked listing or premium packages;
• Invoice data;
• Payment status;
• Transaction references;
• Tax information, where required.

Complete payment data such as credit card numbers is generally processed directly by external payment service providers and is not stored permanently by YachtSale.ai.

4.6 Technical data and usage data

• IP address;
• Date and time of access;
• Browser type and browser version;
• Operating system;
• Device type;
• Referrer URL;
• Pages and functions accessed;
• Click, search and interaction data;
• Log files;
• Cookie and tracking information.

4.7 Security and abuse-related data

• Login attempts;
• Suspected cases of fraud, spam or abuse;
• Reports of unlawful or misleading listings;
• Technical security incidents;
• Information for the prevention of fraud, money laundering, identity misuse or platform abuse.

5. Purposes of data processing

We process personal data in particular for the following purposes:

• Provision, operation and improvement of the platform;
• Registration and administration of user accounts;
• Publication, administration and display of listings;
• Enabling contact between users;
• Handling support requests;
• Processing paid services;
• Invoicing and accounting;
• Communication with users;
• Prevention of abuse, fraud and security incidents;
• Enforcement of our Terms and Conditions and legal claims;
• Compliance with legal obligations;
• Analysis and optimisation of the platform;
• Marketing, newsletters and user information, where permitted;
• Development and improvement of AI-supported functions, if offered.

6. Legal bases

Insofar as the Swiss Data Protection Act applies, we process personal data in accordance with the applicable data protection principles, in particular lawfulness, good faith, proportionality, purpose limitation and data security.

Insofar as the General Data Protection Regulation of the European Union or the European Economic Area applies, we base the processing in particular on the following legal bases:

• Performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures;
• Legitimate interests, in particular operation, security, improvement and economic use of the platform;
• Consent, in particular for certain cookies, newsletters or marketing measures;
• Compliance with legal obligations;
• Assertion, exercise or defence of legal claims.

7. Publication of listings

When users publish listings on YachtSale.ai, certain information may be publicly visible. This includes in particular the listing title, description, images, price, location details, technical details and contact options, insofar as these are provided or enabled by the user.

Users are themselves responsible for ensuring that they do not publish personal data of third parties without authorisation. This applies in particular to images, documents, names, telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, berth information or proof of ownership.

8. Communication between users

In the case of contact inquiries via the platform, the contact details provided and message content may be transmitted to the respective recipient. Users decide for themselves whether and which further information they disclose in the course of communication.

We may store or evaluate communication via the platform insofar as this is necessary for the provision of the function, for security, for combating abuse, for dispute resolution or for compliance with legal obligations, or is otherwise permitted.

9. Payment service providers

External payment service providers may be used for paid services. They process payment data under their own responsibility or as processors, depending on the respective service and the specific payment method.

As a rule, we receive only information about the payment status, the transaction reference, the invoice amount and the booked service. The privacy policies of the respective payment service provider also apply.

10. Hosting, technical infrastructure and service providers

To provide the platform, we use technical service providers, in particular for hosting, databases, content delivery networks, security, e-mail dispatch, payment processing, analysis, support, error monitoring and platform operation.

These service providers receive access to personal data only insofar as this is necessary for the provision of their services. We select service providers carefully and require them to protect personal data appropriately.

11. Cookies and similar technologies

YachtSale.ai may use cookies, pixels, local storage, session storage and similar technologies. These technologies may be necessary to provide the website technically, to enable logins, ensure security, store preferences, measure reach or support marketing measures.

11.1 Necessary cookies

Necessary cookies are required for the platform to function securely and reliably. These include in particular login, security, session and language settings cookies.

11.2 Analytics and marketing cookies

Analytics and marketing cookies are used only insofar as this is legally permissible or consent has been given. They help us understand the use of the platform, improve content and measure advertising or campaigns.

11.3 Cookie settings

Users can restrict or delete cookies via their browser settings. If a cookie banner or consent management tool is used, any consents granted there can be adjusted or withdrawn at any time.

12. Analytics tools

We may use analytics tools to statistically evaluate the use of the platform. In doing so, usage data, technical data, device information, page views, clicks, search queries and approximate location information may be processed.

Where possible, we use analytics functions in a data-minimising, pseudonymised or anonymised manner. Analytics tools are not used to personally monitor users without a legal basis.

13. Marketing and newsletter

We may inform users about important platform changes, security notices, new functions, contractual information or similar service-related communications.

Newsletters, promotional e-mails or other marketing communications are sent only where this is legally permissible or consent has been given. Users may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time, for example via an unsubscribe link or by notifying us.

14. AI-supported functions

YachtSale.ai may use AI-supported functions, for example for the creation of listing texts, translations, categorisation, image analysis, search improvement, fraud detection or platform optimisation.

In doing so, content provided by the user, listing data, images, technical data and usage data may be processed. Users should not enter sensitive or confidential information into AI functions unless this is expressly required.

AI-generated content may be incorrect, incomplete or misleading and must be reviewed by the user before publication or use.

15. Fraud prevention and security

To protect the platform, users and third parties, we may process personal data in order to detect and prevent fraud, spam, identity misuse, fake listings, technical attacks, unauthorised scraping, suspected money laundering or other misuse.

In the event of suspected unlawful activities, we may restrict user accounts, listings or communication, secure data, review reports and, where necessary or permitted, inform authorities, payment service providers or affected third parties.

16. Disclosure of data

We disclose personal data only where this is necessary, permissible or required by law. Disclosure may in particular take place to:

• other users, insofar as this is necessary for listings or contact inquiries;
• hosting and IT service providers;
• payment service providers;
• e-mail and communication service providers;
• analytics and marketing service providers, where permitted;
• support and security service providers;
• advisers, fiduciaries, lawyers or insurers;
• authorities, courts or third parties if we are legally obliged or authorised to do so;
• acquirers or interested parties in connection with a restructuring, merger, transfer or sale of the company or parts of the platform.

17. International data transfer

We may transfer personal data to countries outside Switzerland, the European Union or the European Economic Area, or have it processed there, in particular where service providers, servers or group structures are located in such countries.

If a transfer takes place to countries without an adequate level of data protection, we implement appropriate safeguards where required by law. These may include standard contractual clauses, contractual guarantees, technical safeguards or other recognised mechanisms.

18. Retention period

We store personal data only for as long as this is necessary for the respective purposes, consent exists, statutory retention obligations apply or legitimate interests in storage exist.

In particular, contract, invoice and accounting data may be stored during statutory retention periods. Security, log and abuse-related data may be stored for as long as this is necessary for the investigation, defence or enforcement of claims.

Public listings may, after expiry, deactivation or deletion, continue to be visible temporarily in backups, search engine caches, archive systems or with third parties. We have only limited influence over such external storage.

19. Data security

We take appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or destruction.

Security measures may include in particular access controls, encryption, logging, backups, security updates, role and authorisation concepts, as well as measures for detecting misuse.

Despite appropriate security measures, absolute data security cannot be guaranteed. The use of the internet and digital means of communication always involves certain risks.

20. Rights of data subjects

Within the scope of the applicable data protection law, data subjects may in particular have the following rights:

• Access to processed personal data;
• Rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data;
• Erasure of personal data;
• Restriction of processing;
• Objection to certain processing activities;
• Release or transfer of certain data;
• Withdrawal of consent given with effect for the future;
• Complaint to a competent data protection supervisory authority.

To exercise these rights, a data subject may contact us at [Datenschutz-E-Mail]. We may require appropriate proof of identity before processing a request.

Certain rights may be restricted, in particular where legal obligations, overriding interests, trade secrets, security interests or rights of third parties prevent this.

21. Rights under GDPR for users from the EU/EEA

Insofar as the GDPR applies, data subjects also have the rights under the relevant provisions of the GDPR, in particular the right of access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, objection, as well as the right to withdraw consent at any time.

Where processing is based on legitimate interests, data subjects may object on grounds relating to their particular situation. Direct marketing may be objected to at any time.

22. Minors

YachtSale.ai is not directed at children. Persons under 18 years of age may use the platform only with the consent of a legal representative, insofar as use is permitted at all.

If we determine that personal data of minors has been processed without the required consent, we may delete such data and block the user account.

23. External links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites, services or offers. The processing of data by such third-party providers is governed exclusively by their privacy policies. We have no influence over their content, security standards or data processing.

24. Social media

We may operate profiles on social networks and platforms. If users interact with our profiles, the respective platform operators may process personal data. The privacy policies of the respective platforms also apply.

25. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may amend this Privacy Policy at any time, in particular if our data processing, our platform, the service providers used or legal requirements change.

The current version published on the platform shall apply.

26. Contact

If you have any questions about data protection or the exercise of data subject rights, users may contact us:

Jaeger Digital Labs
Büelstrasse 39
8132 Hinteregg
Schweiz
E-mail: info@yachtsale.ai

26. Supervisory authority

In Switzerland, the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner is the competent supervisory authority. Insofar as the GDPR applies, data subjects may also contact a competent data protection supervisory authority in the EU or EEA.