Privacy Policy

Welcome to Botivus ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our yacht rental and sales platform (the "Platform"), accessible via Botivus.

By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect different types of personal information, including but not limited to:

1.1 Personal Information Provided by Users

Account Information: Name, email, phone number, password.
Profile Information: Profile picture, address, yacht preferences.
Transaction Details: Payment information, billing address.
Communication Data: Messages or support requests.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system.
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the platform, clicks, and interactions.
Location Data: If enabled, we may collect your approximate location.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

Payment Providers: Transaction status and details.
Social Media Login: If you sign up using Google, Facebook, or Apple, we may receive basic profile data.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

✔ Provide and improve our services (e.g., yacht rentals, purchases, user profiles).
✔ Process payments and transactions securely.
✔ Enable communication between buyers, renters, and sellers.
✔ Personalize user experience and offer recommendations.
✔ Send important updates (e.g., booking confirmations, policy changes).
✔ Prevent fraud, unauthorized access, or illegal activities.
✔ Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.

3. Sharing & Disclosure of Information

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share it under the following conditions:

3.1 With Other Users

Sellers receive buyer/renter details (e.g., name, contact information) to facilitate transactions.

3.2 With Third-Party Service Providers

We may share data with:

Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, Remitly) for secure transactions.
Cloud storage and analytics providers to improve our services.
Marketing & communication tools for email notifications.

3.3 Legal Compliance & Security

We may disclose information when required by law, to enforce our policies, or protect against fraud or security threats.

4. Data Retention & Security

We retain your data only as long as necessary for business or legal reasons.
We implement encryption, firewalls, and access controls to protect your data.
However, no online platform is 100% secure, so users should take precautions.

5. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights over your data, such as:

✔ Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
✔ Correction: Update inaccurate or incomplete information.
✔ Deletion: Request to delete your account and associated data.
✔ Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails.
✔ Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@botivus.com.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

🍪 Improve website functionality
📊 Analyze user behavior
📢 Show relevant ads (if applicable)

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

7. Third-Party Links & Services

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to read their policies before providing personal information.

8. Children Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 (or applicable age per local law). If we discover a child has provided personal data, we will delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify users of significant changes via email or platform notifications.

10. Contact Us

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

📧 Email: info@botivus.com

📍 Address: Dhaka, Bangladesh