Privacy Policy

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Central Yacht Agent Inc. (“Central Yacht Agent”, “CYA”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect information when you access or use our website, APIs, applications, and related services (collectively, the “Platform”).

By using the Platform, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.


1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name
  • Company name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Mailing address
  • Account credentials
  • Billing information
  • Subscription information
  • Broker profile information
  • Yacht listing information
  • Photos, videos, virtual tours, and documents
  • Communications with us
  • Customer support inquiries

Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Platform, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Referring website
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of access
  • Search activity
  • API requests
  • Usage statistics
  • Cookies and tracking information

Information From Third Parties

We may receive information from:

  • Yacht brokers
  • Yacht management companies
  • Listing providers
  • Payment processors
  • Analytics providers
  • Authentication providers
  • Marketing partners
  • Publicly available sources

2. How We Use Information

We may use information to:

  • Provide Platform services
  • Create and manage accounts
  • Process subscriptions and payments
  • Publish yacht listings
  • Facilitate API access
  • Respond to inquiries
  • Provide customer support
  • Improve Platform functionality
  • Monitor Platform performance
  • Detect fraud or abuse
  • Enforce our agreements
  • Send service-related communications
  • Send marketing communications (where permitted)
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Yacht Listings and Broker Information

Information submitted for yacht listings may be publicly displayed through:

  • The CYA website
  • Broker websites
  • API integrations
  • Search engines
  • Syndication partners
  • Mobile applications
  • Marketing materials

By submitting listing content, you acknowledge that such information may be publicly accessible.


4. API Data Usage

Users who access the CYA API acknowledge that:

  • API activity may be logged.
  • API requests may be monitored.
  • Usage statistics may be collected.
  • Access credentials may be tracked.
  • Rate limiting and security measures may be applied.

We may use API usage data to:

  • Improve services
  • Monitor compliance
  • Detect abuse
  • Generate internal analytics

5. Payment Information

Payments may be processed through third-party payment processors.

Central Yacht Agent does not store complete credit card numbers or sensitive payment credentials on its servers unless expressly stated.

Payment processors may collect and process information according to their own privacy policies.


6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use:

  • Cookies
  • Session cookies
  • Persistent cookies
  • Analytics cookies
  • Functional cookies
  • Security cookies
  • Advertising cookies

These technologies help us:

  • Maintain user sessions
  • Improve functionality
  • Analyze website traffic
  • Remember preferences
  • Enhance security

Users may disable cookies through browser settings, although some functionality may be affected.


7. Analytics

We may use third-party analytics services including:

  • Google Analytics
  • Search Console
  • Performance monitoring services
  • Marketing analytics providers

These services may collect information regarding your use of the Platform.


8. Marketing Communications

We may send:

  • Account notices
  • Service announcements
  • Subscription notifications
  • Product updates
  • Promotional communications

Users may opt out of marketing communications at any time by using unsubscribe links or contacting us directly.

Service-related communications may still be sent when necessary.


9. Information Sharing

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information with:

Service Providers

Including:

  • Hosting providers
  • Payment processors
  • Email providers
  • Analytics providers
  • Customer support providers
  • Security vendors
Legal Requirements

We may disclose information:

  • To comply with law
  • To respond to legal requests
  • To enforce agreements
  • To protect rights and safety
  • To investigate fraud
Business Transfers

If Central Yacht Agent is sold, merged, reorganized, or acquires other businesses, information may be transferred as part of the transaction.


10. International Transfers

Information may be stored and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.

By using the Platform, you consent to such transfers.


11. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Provide services
  • Maintain records
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce agreements

Even after account closure, certain records may be retained for legal, security, accounting, or operational purposes.


12. Security

We implement commercially reasonable measures to protect information.

However, no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Users acknowledge that transmission of information over the Internet carries inherent risks.


13. User Rights

Subject to applicable law, users may have rights to:

  • Access personal information
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Request portability
  • Withdraw consent

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.


14. California Privacy Rights

If applicable, California residents may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and related laws.

California residents may request information regarding:

  • Categories of personal information collected
  • Sources of information
  • Business purposes for collection
  • Categories of third parties receiving information

We do not sell personal information as defined under the CCPA.


15. European Privacy Rights

Where applicable under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), individuals may have additional rights regarding personal data.

Users may contact us to exercise those rights.


16. Children’s Privacy

The Platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 18.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If we become aware that information has been collected from a child, we will take reasonable steps to remove it.


17. Third-Party Websites

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites and services.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites.

Users should review the privacy policies of those third parties.


18. Do Not Track Signals

Our Platform may not respond to browser “Do Not Track” signals.

Third-party services may continue to collect information according to their own practices.


19. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time.

Changes become effective upon posting to the Platform.

Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.


20. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or privacy-related requests, contact:

Central Yacht Agent Inc.
Email: support@centralyachtagent.com
Website: www.centralyachtagent.com


Data Controller

For purposes of applicable privacy laws, Central Yacht Agent Inc. is the data controller responsible for the processing of personal information described in this Privacy Policy.


By accessing or using the Central Yacht Agent Platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.