Privacy Policy

1. General Information

We take the protection of your personal data seriously. We handle your data confidentially and in accordance with applicable data protection laws and this privacy policy. This policy informs you about the type, scope, and purpose of processing personal data when visiting our website.

 

2. Controller

Holmes Beach Boat Rental LLC
6200 Flotilla Dr, Unit 268
Holmes Beach, FL 34217, USA
Email: info@holmesbeach-boatrental.com
Website: https://holmesbeach-boatrental.com

 

3. Data Collected

When visiting this website, the following data is collected automatically:

  • Anonymized IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referrer URL
  • Time of server request

This data is not assigned to specific individuals and is used solely for statistical evaluation and to improve the website.

 

4. Contact Form

If you contact us via the contact form, the data you provide will be stored to process your request and for potential follow-up. Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual steps) or your voluntary consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).

 

5. Cookies & Consent Management

Our website uses cookies to improve usability, effectiveness, and security. The legal basis for essential cookies is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. All other cookies are used only with your consent via the “Complianz” tool (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). You can withdraw your consent at any time.

 

6. Appointment Booking via Acuity Scheduling

We use the service “Acuity Scheduling” provided by Squarespace, Inc., 225 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014, USA, to manage boat rental appointments. Personal data such as name, email address, and payment details may be processed. The booking takes place on an external website (https://acuityscheduling.com). Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR for contractual purposes.

 

7. Payment Processing via Stripe

Payments through Acuity Scheduling are processed using Stripe. The provider is Stripe Payments Europe, Ltd., 1 Grand Canal Street Lower, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin, Ireland; technical provider is Stripe Inc., 510 Townsend Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA. Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) and (f) GDPR. Stripe may transfer data to the United States and relies on EU Standard Contractual Clauses. More information: https://stripe.com/privacy

 

8. Embedded Third-Party Services

Our website includes the following third-party services:

  • Google Fonts (for font rendering)
  • Google Maps (for location display)

These providers may collect personal data such as your IP address and transfer it to the USA. The legal basis for this processing is your consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. Data is only transferred after active consent via the cookie banner.

 

9. SSL Encryption

For security reasons, this website uses SSL encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the “https://” prefix in the browser’s address bar and the padlock icon.

 

10. Your Rights (EU Users)

If you are located in the EU, you have the following rights under the GDPR:

  • Right of access
  • Right to rectification
  • Right to erasure
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object

To exercise your rights, please contact info@holmesbeach-boatrental.com.

 

11. Data Transfers to Third Countries

When services such as Stripe, Google, or Acuity Scheduling are used, personal data may be transferred to third countries such as the USA. These providers rely on EU Standard Contractual Clauses to ensure appropriate safeguards.