Privacy & Cookie Policy

Effective Date: July 01 2025

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by Sail to Italy, based in Italy. We are committed to protecting your personal data and your privacy.

2. What Data We Collect

We do not collect personal data through contact forms, newsletters, or marketing tracking.

We may process the following minimal data:

• Essential cookies: Used only to ensure the technical functionality and security of the website.
• Matomo Analytics (self-hosted): We use Matomo in cookie-less mode. No personal data is stored, and IP addresses are anonymized.
• PayPal Payment Link: If you choose to make a payment, you will be redirected to PayPal. Your interaction with PayPal is governed by PayPal's Privacy Policy.

3. Cookies

We only use strictly necessary cookies. These are required for:

• Basic website functionality
• Security
• Load balancing or session handling

We do not use:

• Advertising or marketing cookies
• Tracking or profiling cookies
• Social media cookies

You cannot opt out of these essential cookies, but they do not store any personal or identifiable information.

4. Analytics

We use Matomo Analytics in a privacy-friendly configuration:

• Cookies are disabled
• IP addresses are anonymized
• No data is shared with third parties
• All data is stored on servers under our direct control within the EU

This allows us to understand general website usage without compromising your privacy.

5. Third-Party Services

PayPal: If you click on a PayPal button or link, you are transferred to PayPal’s platform, which may use its own cookies and process your personal data. Please refer to PayPal's Privacy Policy for more details.

6. Your Rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:

• Access your data
• Request correction or deletion
• Object to or restrict processing
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Because we do not collect personal data via the website, these rights are unlikely to be applicable. If you have questions, contact us at: enquiries@sailtoitaly.com.

7. Contact

For privacy-related queries, contact us at:

Email: enquiries@sailtoitaly.com
Sail to Italy