Privacy Policy (45 Degrees Sailing)

Last updated: 22 January 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how 45 Degrees Sailing (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information when you visit 45degreessailing.com (and related sites/pages, including our staging site aotearoa.rocks), contact us, book a charter, join a tour, or subscribe to our updates.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data transparently and securely.

1) Who we are (Data Controller)

Business name: 45 Degrees Sailing
Legal entity: [Insert legal company name, e.g., Forty Five d.o.o
Address: Vranjički Put 11, Solin, Croatia
Email: team@45degreessailing.com

If you have questions about this policy or your data, contact us using the details above.

2) What personal data we collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

A) Information you provide to us

Contact details: name, email, phone number, country/timezone
Enquiry details: preferred dates, budget, group size, itinerary interests, yacht preferences
Booking/charter details: passport details or crew list info (only if required for a booking/port authorities), dietary preferences, special requests
Communications: emails, messages, call notes, and attachments you send us
Marketing preferences: whether you opted in/out, what you subscribed to

B) Information collected automatically

When you browse our website(s), we may collect:

IP address, approximate location, browser/device info
pages viewed, clicks, time on page, referral source
cookie and tracking data (see Cookies section below)

C) Information from third parties

We may receive information from:

Charter operators or yacht managers you choose to book with (availability, confirmations, invoices)
Social media platforms when you interact with our pages/ads
Payment providers (confirmation status, not full card details)

3) How we use your data

We use personal data to:

Respond to enquiries and provide quotes/options
Arrange and manage charters, tours, skippers, hostesses, crewed services, and related logistics
Provide destination advice and planning support you request (itineraries, marinas, provisioning guidance, etc.)
Send booking documents, updates, and pre-departure information
Provide customer support and handle issues or changes
Improve our website, content, and services
Send newsletters and marketing messages only when permitted (see Marketing below)
Maintain internal records, reporting, and fraud prevention

4) Legal basis for processing (GDPR)

If you are in the UK/EU (or where GDPR-style rules apply), we rely on these legal bases:

Contract: to provide services you request (e.g., charter planning, booking, tour participation)
Legitimate interests: to respond to enquiries, run and improve our business, keep records, prevent fraud, and ensure service quality
Consent: for email marketing where required, and for non-essential cookies/tracking
Legal obligation: where we must retain certain records (tax/accounting) or provide required details to authorities (where applicable)

5) Marketing communications

If you subscribe or opt in, we may send you emails about:

charter availability and options relevant to your enquiry
planning tips and itinerary resources
updates, promotions, and new content

You can unsubscribe anytime via the link in our emails, or contact us to update your preferences.

If you enquire with us, we may send a small number of relevant follow-ups under legitimate interest, unless you ask us not to.

6) Who we share your data with

We only share personal information when needed to provide services, operate our business, or comply with law. This may include:

Service providers (processors)

Examples (edit to match what you use):

Email marketing/CRM: ActiveCampaign; GoHighLevel
Forms/surveys: Typeform
Analytics: Google Analytics
Advertising/retargeting: Meta (Facebook/Instagram Pixel), Google Ads
Scheduling/meetings: Calendly / Zoom
Website hosting / performance / security: Green Geeks, CDN/security tools

Charter delivery partners

To deliver your charter/tour, we may share necessary details with:

charter operators/yacht owners/managers
skippers/hostesses/crew
marinas/port authorities (where required)
provisioning partners (if you request provisioning support)

We share only what’s needed (data minimisation).

Legal/financial

accountants, payment providers, auditors, insurers, legal advisors (when necessary)

7) International transfers

Our service providers or partners may process data outside your country and possibly outside the EU/EEA.

Where GDPR applies, we use appropriate safeguards, such as:

providers certified under recognised frameworks or
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent measures, where relevant

8) Cookies and tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

essential site functionality
analytics (understanding how the site is used)
marketing/advertising (showing relevant content, measuring campaigns)

Managing cookies

You can control cookies through:

our cookie banner (where enabled), and/or
your browser settings (block/delete cookies)

Blocking some cookies may affect site functionality.

Cookie types we may use:

Strictly necessary cookies (site operation)
Analytics cookies (performance measurement)
Marketing cookies (advertising/retargeting)

If you want a separate dedicated Cookie Policy page, you can split this section out.

9) Data retention

We keep personal data only as long as needed for the purposes described above, including:

Enquiries: typically retained for a reasonable period to follow up and provide support
Bookings/financial records: retained as required for legal/tax/accounting obligations
Marketing subscribers: retained until you unsubscribe or ask us to delete your data

We may anonymise data for analytics and reporting.

10) Your rights

Depending on your location (including GDPR regions), you may have rights to:

access the personal data we hold about you
correct inaccurate data
request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
object to processing or request restriction
withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
data portability (in certain cases)
lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise your rights, contact us at team@45degreessailing.com

11) Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure.

No online system is 100% secure, but we work hard to safeguard your data and limit access to those who need it.

12) Children’s privacy

Our services are not directed to children, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children without appropriate consent. If you believe a child has provided us data, contact us and we will address it.

13) Third-party links and embedded content

Our site may include links to third-party websites (e.g., charter partners, YouTube videos, social platforms). If you click through, their privacy practices apply. We are not responsible for third-party sites.

14) Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date will change accordingly. Material changes will be posted on this page.

15) Contact us

For privacy questions or requests, contact:

45 Degrees Sailing
Email: team@45degreessailing.com
Address: Vranjički Put, Solin, Croatia