Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Sailboats.fr collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit Sailboats.fr, we may automatically collect the following information:

Your IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Referring website
Time and date of visit
Pages visited on our site

1.2 Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
Remember your preferences
Provide personalized content
Improve our website functionality

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

Operate and maintain our website
Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
Display relevant content and advertisements
Comply with legal obligations
Protect against fraud and abuse

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

Service providers who assist in operating our website (hosting, analytics)
Amazon when you click on affiliate links (in accordance with their privacy policy)
Legal authorities when required by law

4. Amazon Affiliate Links

Sailboats.fr participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. When you click on Amazon affiliate links and make purchases, Amazon may collect information about your visit and purchase. Please review Amazon’s Privacy Policy for details on how they handle your data.

5. Third-Party Services

Our website uses third-party services that may collect and process your data:

Google Analytics: For website analytics (you can opt out at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout)
Amazon: For affiliate product links
LiteSpeed Cache: For website performance optimization

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless required by law to retain it longer. Analytics data is typically retained for 26 months.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR and French Law

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and French data protection law (CNIL), you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Rectify inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to processing of your data
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with the CNIL (Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés)

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 without parental consent.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than France, particularly the United States (for Amazon services). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

Email: privacy@sailboats.fr
Contact form: Contact Us

French Legal Requirements

This Privacy Policy is drafted in compliance with:

Loi n°2004-575 du 21 juin 2004 pour la confiance dans l’économie numérique
Règlement (UE) 2016/679 (RGPD / GDPR)
Loi Informatique et Libertés modifiée

You have the right to file a complaint with the CNIL: www.cnil.fr