Informativa sulla privacy
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This Privacy Policy explains how budgetboatzone.com (the “Site,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information when you visit or use our boat marketplace, including when you create an account, publish listings, or contact other users.
Our Site is used by people in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom (UK), the United States, Canada, and other regions. Depending on where you live, additional rights and disclosures may apply (see Section 12).
This Privacy Policy should be read together with our Cookie Policy.
1) Who we are (Controller/Business)
Website: budgetboatzone.com Operator/Company: [Insert legal entity name] Contact Email: [privacy@budgetboatzone.com] Address (if applicable): [Insert address] If you are in the EEA/UK, the “data controller” (GDPR) is the entity listed above. If you are in the U.S., we may be considered a “business” under certain state privacy laws.2) What the Site does (Marketplace roles)
budgetboatzone.com is a boat marketplace with two primary account types:- Regular User: typically posts a single boat listing to sell.
- Broker: can post multiple listings and manage a larger catalog/inventory and broker profile.
3) Information we collect
We collect information in three main ways: (a) information you provide, (b) information collected automatically, and (c) information from third parties.A) Information you provide to us
Depending on how you use the Site, you may provide:- Account information: name, username, email address, password (stored in hashed form), phone number (if provided), preferred language, and basic profile details.
- Broker profile details (if applicable): business name, contact information, location, website, and other business-related profile information you choose to display.
- Listing information: boat details (e.g., year, make, model, specs), location, photos/videos, pricing information (if you choose to include it), and any additional descriptive content you submit.
- Communications: messages or inquiries you send through the Site (e.g., contacting a seller or broker), support requests, feedback, and other correspondence.
- Verification/anti-fraud information (optional): if you choose or are required to verify your account or listings, we may collect additional information necessary for verification and fraud prevention (the exact fields depend on your setup).
B) Information collected automatically
When you visit or use the Site, we may automatically collect:- Device and usage data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, operating system, language settings, pages visited, time spent, clicks, and referring URLs.
- Approximate location: inferred from IP address (e.g., country/city-level) for analytics, security, localization, and compliance.
- Cookies and similar technologies: see our Cookie Policy for details (including analytics and marketing pixels/tags, where enabled).
C) Information from third parties
We may receive information from:- Analytics and tag management providers (e.g., Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager) regarding site usage and performance.
- Advertising partners (e.g., Meta/Facebook Pixel, if enabled) for campaign measurement and audience insights, subject to your consent where required.
- Service providers that support hosting, security, customer support, and site operations.
4) How we use your information
We use personal information for the following purposes:A) Provide and operate the marketplace
- Create and manage accounts (regular users and brokers)
- Enable posting, editing, and displaying listings
- Facilitate contact between buyers and sellers/brokers
- Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
- Maintain core site functionality, security, and performance
B) Safety, security, and fraud prevention
- Detect, prevent, and investigate suspected fraud, abuse, spam, or security incidents
- Enforce our Terms and protect the rights and safety of users and the Site
C) Improve and develop the Site
- Understand which features users rely on and how to improve navigation, search, filters, and listing quality
- Debug, troubleshoot, and test new functionality
- Monitor and improve site performance and stability
D) Communications
- Send service-related messages (e.g., verification emails, security notices, policy updates)
- Respond to your requests and provide support
- Send marketing communications where permitted by law (with opt-out options)
E) Analytics and advertising (where enabled)
- Measure site performance and user engagement (e.g., via Google Analytics)
- Measure advertising effectiveness and conversions (e.g., via Meta Pixel), subject to consent where required
- Manage tags and scripts through Google Tag Manager (GTM)
5) Legal bases (EEA/UK GDPR notice)
If you are in the EEA/UK, we process personal data under the following legal bases:- Contract necessity: to provide the marketplace features you request (account, listings, messaging).
- Legitimate interests: to secure and improve the Site, prevent fraud, and understand usage (balanced against your rights).
- Consent: for non-essential cookies, analytics, and marketing technologies (where required), and for certain optional features.
- Legal obligations: to comply with applicable laws and respond to lawful requests.
6) Public content and visibility
Listings and profiles may be public
When you create a listing or broker profile, certain information may be visible to other users and the public, such as:- Listing details (boat specs, description, photos)
- General location information you provide (you control what you publish)
- Your display name or broker/business name
- Contact methods you choose to display (depending on site settings)
User-to-user communications
If the Site offers messaging or inquiry forms, communications may be routed to the listing owner/broker and stored for moderation, support, and security purposes.7) How we share your information
We may share personal information in the following scenarios:A) With service providers (processors)
We may share information with vendors that help us operate the Site, such as:- Hosting and infrastructure providers
- Security and anti-spam providers
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Tag management (e.g., Google Tag Manager)
- Marketing/advertising providers (e.g., Meta Pixel), if enabled and permitted by your consent/settings
- Customer support and communication tools (email delivery, ticketing)
B) With other users and the public (as you choose)
Information you publish in listings and profiles may be shared publicly. You control much of what you publish.C) For legal, compliance, and protection reasons
We may disclose information if we believe it is necessary to:- Comply with legal obligations or lawful requests
- Protect the rights, property, or safety of the Site, our users, or others
- Investigate and prevent fraud, security issues, or policy violations
D) Business transfers
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to appropriate protections.8) Cookies, analytics, and advertising technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site, remember preferences, analyze performance, and (if enabled) measure marketing. We may use:- Google Analytics for analytics measurement
- Google Tag Manager to manage tags and scripts
- Meta/Facebook Pixel for advertising measurement and remarketing (if enabled)
9) International data transfers
Because we serve users globally and use global service providers, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than where you live. For EEA/UK users, where required, transfers may rely on recognized safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and additional measures as appropriate.10) Data retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including:- Keeping accounts active and maintaining marketplace functionality
- Preventing fraud and enforcing our Terms
- Complying with legal obligations and resolving disputes
- Account and listing data may be kept while your account is active
- Some logs/security records may be retained longer for protection and compliance
11) Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information (e.g., access controls, encryption in transit, security monitoring). However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.12) Your privacy rights and choices
Your rights vary by location.A) EEA/UK (GDPR)
You may have the right to:- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete data (“right to be forgotten”) in certain circumstances
- Restrict or object to processing (including processing based on legitimate interests)
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
B) United States (state privacy laws, where applicable)
Depending on your state, you may have rights to:- Access and receive a copy of personal information
- Delete personal information (with exceptions)
- Correct inaccurate personal information
- Opt out of targeted advertising and certain data disclosures
- Appeal certain decisions