Making Wavess – Privacy Policy
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At Making Wavess (“we,” “our,” “us”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your data when you use our website, mobile services, and related platforms (the “Site”).
By using the Site, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
A. Information You Provide Directly
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Account Registration – Name, email address, username, password.
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User Content – Reviews, recommendations, photos, comments.
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Communications – Emails, messages, or inquiries you send to us.
B. Information We Collect Automatically
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Device Information – IP address, browser type, operating system.
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Usage Data – Pages you visit, time spent, clicks, and interactions.
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Location Data – If you enable location services, we may collect your approximate or precise location to show nearby listings.
C. Information from Third Parties
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Social media platforms (if you log in or connect via Facebook, Instagram, etc.).
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Partner services or affiliate programs.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Provide, maintain, and improve the Site.
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Create and manage your account.
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Publish and display your reviews, recommendations, and contributions.
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Send important updates, notifications, or promotional offers (with your consent).
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Protect the safety, security, and integrity of our services.
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Comply with legal obligations.
3. Sharing Your Information
We may share your data with:
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Service Providers – Hosting, analytics, and support providers who help us operate the Site.
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Business Partners – For promotions or offers relevant to yacht crew (only with your consent).
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Legal Authorities – If required to do so by law or in response to legal requests.
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Public – Any reviews, recommendations, or photos you post will be publicly visible.
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:
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Keep you logged in.
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Remember your preferences.
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Measure and analyze traffic and usage trends.
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Show relevant content and offers.
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may limit your experience.
5. Data Retention
We keep your personal data only as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. User-generated content may remain publicly visible unless you request its removal.
6. Data Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of online transmission or storage is completely secure.
7. Your Rights
If you are in the EU/UK under GDPR, or other applicable privacy laws, you have the right to:
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Access your personal data.
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Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
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Request deletion of your data (“Right to be Forgotten”).
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Object to or restrict certain processing.
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Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
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Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
To exercise these rights, contact us at: privacy@makingwavess.com
8. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to individuals under 18. If we discover that we have collected personal data from a minor without proper consent, we will delete it promptly.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including those that may not provide the same level of data protection. We take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised. Continued use of the Site after updates means you accept the changes.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, contact us at:
privacy@makingwavess.com
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