Introduction

We are pleased that you have shown interest in our company, Nova Argonautica. Data protection is a high priority for our management. The use of our website is possible without providing personal data, but some services may require processing personal information. We process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable country-specific data protection regulations.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://forboat.eu.

What Information Do We Collect?

We collect personal data to provide and improve our services. The types of data we collect include:

a) Information you provide
When using our services, you may provide:

Personal details. Your Name, Email, and Phone Number are essential for order processing and communication. Your Name helps identify your order, your Email is used for confirmations and updates, and your Phone Number allows us to contact you for delivery coordination or support when needed. Providing accurate details ensures a smooth shopping experience.
Billing and Shipping address. Required for processing orders, shipping physical products, and ensuring accurate transactions.
Payment Information. Includes credit/debit card details or other payment methods. We do not store payment details directly; transactions are securely processed by third-party payment providers.
Account Credentials (if applicable). If you create an account, we may store your username and password in an encrypted format to allow secure login.
Messages and Support Requests. Any information you voluntarily provide when contacting customer support or interacting with us through forms, email, or chat.
Feedback and Reviews. Any personal information you include in product reviews, testimonials, or feedback submitted on our website.
Other Voluntary Data. Any additional details you choose to share, such as preferences, survey responses, or optional profile information.

b) Information collected automatically
When you visit our website, we may collect the following information:

Browser type and version
Operating system
Referring website (where they came from)
Sub-pages visited
Date and time of access
IP address
Internet service provider
Other similar data and information that can be used in the event of attacks on our information technology systems.

How and Why We Use Your Information

We use your data for the following purposes:

Ensure Proper Website Functionality: To correctly deliver the content of our website and maintain its operational stability.
Optimize Website and Advertising: To improve the content and user experience of our website, as well as to refine our advertising strategies.
Maintain IT Security and Viability: To ensure the long-term health and security of our information technology systems and website technology, safeguarding against potential threats.
Fraud prevention and security: To provide necessary information to law enforcement authorities in the event of a cyberattack, enabling them to pursue criminal prosecution.
Enhancing Data Protection and Security: This anonymous analysis helps us improve our data protection and data security practices.
Anonymized information: Anonymized data from server log files is stored separately from any personal data you may provide to us, ensuring your privacy.

Legal Basis

We process your data based on the following legal grounds:

Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR). When you provide explicit permission
Contractual Necessity (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR). When processing is required for service fulfillment
Legal Obligations (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR). When required by law
Legitimate Interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR). For improving our business and security

Sharing of Data

We do not sell or rent your data. However, we may share it with:

Service Providers: We may share your data with third-party vendors who provide services on our behalf, such as payment processors, website hosting, customer support, and analytics services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the agreed-upon purposes.
Legal Authorities: If required by law, court order, or other legal processes, we may share your personal data with government agencies, law enforcement authorities, or regulatory bodies. This is done to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or respond to legal claims.
Business Transfers: If Nova Argonautica LLC undergoes a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, your personal data may be transferred to the new entity. In such cases, we will notify you before your data is subject to a different privacy policy.

Your Rights and Choices

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of Access: You have the right to request confirmation of whether we process your personal data. If we do, you may request access to the details of the data we hold about you, including the purposes of processing and who it has been shared with.
Right to Rectification: If the personal data we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request that we correct or update it without undue delay.
Right to Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten): You have the right to request that we delete your personal data if it is no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected, if you withdraw your consent, or if you object to processing and there are no overriding legitimate reasons to keep it. However, this right does not apply if we must retain the data for legal, public interest, or other justified reasons.
Right to Restriction of Processing: You have the right to request that we limit the processing of your personal data under certain conditions. This may apply if you contest the accuracy of the data, object to its processing, or require it for legal claims. While processing is restricted, we may still store your data but not process it furtherRight to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. You may also request that we transfer your data directly to another service provider, where technically possible.
Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data if it is based on legitimate interests or public interest. If you object, we will stop processing your data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds that override your rights. If your data is used for direct marketing purposes, you may object at any time, and we will stop processing it for that purpose immediately.
Right to Withdraw Consent: If you have given us consent to process your personal data, you have the right to withdraw it at any time. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing that took place before the withdrawal.
Right to Lodge a Complaint: Yf If you believe that our processing of your personal data violates GDPR, you have the right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country.

Data Security and Retention

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, so please use caution when sharing personal information online. 

We store your personal data only for as long as necessary:

To fulfill contractual and legal obligations
To comply with retention periods required by law
Until consent is withdrawn (where applicable)

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies separately.

Automated Decision-Making & Profiling

As a responsible company, we do not use automated decision-making or profiling. This Privacy Policy has been generated by the Privacy Policy Generator of the German Data Protection Association which was developed in cooperation with Privacy Lawyers of WILDE BEUGER SOLMECKE, Cologne.

Updates to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or other operational reasons. When we make changes, we will post the updated Privacy Policy on this page with a revised “Effective Date” at the top. If the changes are significant, we may also notify you through other means, such as by email or through a notice on our website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data. We recommend that you review the Privacy Policy each time you visit our Service to stay informed of our privacy practices.