Privacy Policy

hoist-sail.com Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 21, 2026

Hoist Sail ("we", "our", or "us") operates the website hoist-sail.com (the "Service").

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the Regulamento Geral sobre a Proteção de Dados (GDPR).

1. Data Controller

Hoist Sail is the data controller responsible for your personal data:

Hoist Sail
Marina de Lagos
8650-222 Lagos, Portugal
📧 info@hoist-sail.com

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal data:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number (if provided)
• Billing and payment information (if applicable)
• IP address and browser information
• Any data submitted through forms on our website

3. How We Collect Data

We collect personal data when you:

• Register on our website
• Make a purchase or booking
• Subscribe to a newsletter
• Fill in a contact form
• Browse or interact with the website

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

• Performance of a contract
• Your consent
• Legitimate interests (such as improving our services)
• Legal obligations

5. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Provide and manage our services
• Process payments and bookings
• Respond to customer inquiries
• Send service-related communications
• Send marketing communications (only with consent)
• Improve website performance and user experience

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Ensure website functionality
• Analyze website traffic
• Improve user experience
• Deliver personalized advertising (including Google Ads)

Where required by law, we obtain your consent before using non-essential cookies.

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

7. Google Ads and Advertising

We use advertising services provided by Google, including Google Ads.

Google may use cookies and similar technologies to show personalized ads based on your visits to this and other websites.

This may include:

• Remarketing campaigns
• Audience targeting
• Conversion tracking

Google may collect data such as:

• IP address
• Device and browser information
• User interactions with advertisements

You can manage your ad preferences or opt out here:
https://adssettings.google.com

For more information, please see Google’s Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

8. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share your data with trusted third parties, including:

• Hosting providers
• Payment processors
• Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Advertising partners (e.g., Google Ads)
• Email marketing services

All third parties are required to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.

9. International Data Transfers

As our services are available globally, your personal data may be transferred and processed outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

This includes transfers to service providers such as Google.

When this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
• Compliance with applicable data protection laws

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce agreements

You may request deletion of your data where legally applicable.

11. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Restrict or object to processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at:
📧 info@hoist-sail.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country (e.g., CNPD in Portugal).

12. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

• SSL encryption
• Secure servers
• Restricted access to personal data

13. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

📧 info@hoist-sail.com