Privacy Policy
Last updated: 1 August 2025
1. Who we are
SailingClick ("we", "us", "our") is a sailing discovery platform operated by SailingClick. Our website is sailingclick.com. Questions about this policy can be sent to [email protected].
2. What data we collect
Data you give us
- Contact information (name, email) when you reach out to us.
Data collected automatically
- Usage analytics — pages visited, time on page, referrer, and general geographic region (country/city level). We use privacy-friendly analytics that do not build individual profiles.
- Server logs — IP address, browser type, and timestamp, retained for up to 30 days for security purposes.
Data from third parties
- When you click a booking link to one of our partner sites, that partner's own privacy policy governs any data they collect.
3. How we use your data
- To deliver and improve the content and features of this website.
- To respond to enquiries you send us.
- To understand aggregate usage patterns (never individual profiling).
- To comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell your data to third parties.
4. Affiliate links and commissions
SailingClick participates in affiliate programmes with boat-charter and sailing-equipment partners. When you click a partner link and complete a booking or purchase, we may earn a commission. This has no effect on the price you pay and does not influence our editorial content. Partner links are clearly disclosed.
5. Cookies
We use a small number of cookies and similar technologies. See our Cookie Policy for the full list and how to manage your preferences.
6. Data sharing
We share data only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers — hosting, analytics, and email tools that process data on our behalf under data-processing agreements.
- Legal requirements — when required by law, court order, or to protect the safety of our users.
7. Data retention
Analytics data is retained in aggregated, anonymised form. Server logs are deleted after 30 days. Any personal correspondence is deleted within 12 months unless an ongoing relationship requires otherwise.
8. Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights including: access to your data, correction, erasure, restriction of processing, and the right to object. To exercise any right, email [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
9. Children's privacy
This website is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of the page will reflect any changes. Continued use of the site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.