Last updated: April 29, 2025
Who we are
Welcome to sailingtree.com (“Sailing Tree,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services (collectively, the “Services”).
Information We Collect
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
We do not intentionally collect “special categories” of personal data (e.g., health, race, political opinions), nor do we knowingly collect data from children under 13.
Cookies
We use first-party and third-party cookies to:
- understand how visitors navigate the site
- remember preferences (language, cookie banner choice)
- personalize search results and advertising
You can control cookies via your browser settings or our Cookie Preferences link in the footer.
Who we share your data with
We only share data when necessary:
- Service providers – cloud hosting, analytics, email marketing, payment processors, all bound by confidentiality agreements.
- Business transfers – in the event of a merger or acquisition.
- Legal & compliance – when required to respond to lawful requests or protect our rights, users, or the public.
We do not sell or rent your personal information for monetary consideration.
Data Retention
We keep personal information only as long as needed to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law (e.g., tax records must be kept for ≥ 7 years).
Security
We implement industry-standard technical and organisational measures—TLS encryption in transit, role-based access controls, and regular security audits—to protect your data. No system is 100 % secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from them. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
Third-Party Links
The site may contain links to external websites (e.g., marina partners, sailing equipment vendors). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before providing personal data.
Your Privacy Rights
European Economic Area & UK
You have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or port your personal data, and to object to certain processing activities. You may also withdraw consent at any time. Contact us at hello@sailingtree.com.
California (CCPA/CPRA)
California residents can request:
- Know – the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected.
- Delete – data we hold (with some exceptions).
- Correct – inaccurate data.
- Opt-out of “sharing” for targeted advertising (we currently do not share data in this sense).
For any “California Privacy Request” email hello@sailingtree.com.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, notified by email or site banner. The “Last updated” date will reflect the latest revision.