Privacy Policy

Who We Are

Our website address is: https://youngbarnacles.com. We operate as Youngbarnacles, a sailing community and educational membership platform.

Personal Data We Collect

Membership Information

When you register for a membership, we collect:

• Name and contact information
• Payment and billing details (processed securely through Stripe)
• Account credentials
• Membership level and subscription details
• Forum activity and community interactions

Automated Data Collection

Like most websites, we automatically collect:

• IP addresses and browser information
• Usage data and access patterns
• Cookies for functionality and security

How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

• Provide and manage your membership access
• Process payments and maintain billing records
• Communicate important account information
• Improve our services and member experience
• Maintain community safety and security

Payment Processing

All payments are processed through Stripe, a PCI-compliant payment processor. We do not store your full credit card details on our servers. Stripe’s privacy policy can be found at stripe.com/privacy.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

• Payment processors (Stripe) for transaction processing
• Service providers who assist with website operations
• Legal authorities when required by law

Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as necessary to:

• Provide your membership services
• Maintain legal and financial records
• Honor your account preferences

Members can request data deletion, subject to legal obligations.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request data deletion
• Export your data
• Object to data processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at admin@youngbarnacles.com.

Cookies

We use cookies for:

• Member authentication and session management
• Site functionality and preferences
• Security and spam prevention

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal data, including encryption, secure servers, and limited access controls.

Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at:

Email: admin@youngbarnacles.com
Website: youngbarnacles.com/contact-us/

Policy Updates

We may update this policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated to members via email.