Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 22.April.2025
Last Updated: 22.April.2025
Applies to: www.makairacharters.com

1. Who We Are
This website is operated by Makaira Boat Charters, a private boat tour and sportfishing provider based on Praslin Island, Seychelles.

Contact:
Martin Wartelsteiner
Grand Anse, Praslin, Seychelles
fishon@makairacharters.com

2. General Commitment to Privacy
We are committed to protecting your personal information and handling it transparently and in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), as well as applicable laws in Seychelles.

3. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following data from you:

• Name, email, phone number (via contact or booking forms)

• IP address and approximate location

• Device type, browser information, language settings

• Pages visited, time spent on site, navigation paths

• Cookies and tracking identifiers

• Video interaction data (via YouTube)
   

4. How We Collect Data
We collect personal data in two ways:

• Directly from you: when you contact us, book a tour, or submit a form.

• Automatically: through cookies, tracking tools, analytics software, and embedded third-party tools like YouTube.

5. Use of Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser when you visit a website. We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These are necessary for the website to function properly (e.g. session maintenance, security, form submissions). They cannot be disabled.
Analytical/Performance Cookies
These help us understand how visitors interact with the site using tools like Google Analytics and Wix Analytics (e.g. which pages are visited, time on site, bounce rate).
Functional Cookies
These store preferences (e.g. language, region) to improve user experience.
Marketing & Third-Party Cookies
These track browsing habits and may be used to deliver personalized ads or content. We embed YouTube videos, which may use Google cookies to collect user data, even if you don’t play the video.
You can manage your cookie preferences using the cookie consent banner on our website or through your browser settings.
6. Third-Party Services Used
Wix.com
Our website is built and hosted on Wix, which may store and process visitor data on secure servers. More info: Wix Privacy Policy
Google Analytics
We use this tool to collect statistical information about user behavior (anonymous unless you consent to marketing cookies). Google may transfer this data to servers outside the EU.
YouTube (Google LLC)
YouTube videos embedded on our site may set cookies and track user behavior in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Wix Analytics
Tracks visits, performance and engagement on our site, compliant with privacy law.
7. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent – for tracking and marketing cookies, newsletter sign-ups

• Contract – to process bookings and provide services

• Legitimate Interest – to operate, improve and secure our website

• Legal Obligation – to comply with applicable laws

8. Your Rights under GDPR (EU Users)
If you are located in the European Union, you have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data

• Restrict or object to the processing of your data

• Withdraw consent at any time

• File a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise these rights, email us at fishon@makairacharters.com.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law. For example:

• Contact inquiries: up to 12 months

• Booking data: 3–7 years (as required for accounting)

10. International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed or stored outside your country of residence, including in the United States, Israel, or other countries with adequate protections. By using our site, you consent to such transfers, as permitted under applicable laws.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect or process data from minors.
12. Security Measures
We use secure technologies, SSL encryption, firewalls, and third-party compliance standards (via Wix) to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our services or applicable laws. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised date.
14. Contact Information
If you have questions, requests, or concerns regarding your personal data or this policy, please contact us:
Makaira Boat Charters
Grand Anse, Praslin Island, Seychelles
📧 fishon@makairacharters.com

Disclaimer on Accuracy and Legal Jurisdiction

We strive to keep all information on this website up to date and accurate. However, we cannot guarantee the completeness, correctness, or current validity of all content at all times. All services, terms, and policies are subject to the laws and regulations of the Republic of Seychelles.

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Severability Clause

If any provision of this Privacy Policy or our Terms & Conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable under applicable law, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.