Privacy Policy (GDPR & Swiss nDSG)

At Boats & Me ("we", "us", or "our"), operated by Alexio (Alex) Colognese in Ticino, Switzerland, your privacy is fundamental. We do not sell your personal data, track you across third-party websites with invasive ad networks, or spam your inbox.

This Privacy Policy sets out how we collect, process, and protect your information under the revised Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (nDSG) and the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for personal information processed through this website is:
Alexio (Alex) Colognese (Boats & Me)
Lugano, Ticino, Switzerland
Email: alexcandboats@gmail.com

2. What Data We Collect & Why

• Email Address: When you subscribe to The Weekly Log, we collect your email address solely to dispatch our free weekly newsletter, guide updates, and the Boat Budget Worksheet.
• Technical Log Data: Like all web servers, our hosting provider records anonymized access logs (IP address, browser type, timestamps) for site reliability and cyber security defense.

3. Email Delivery via Beehiiv

We use Beehiiv Inc. as our email marketing and delivery platform (Publication ID: 42d9450b-e806-48a3-908b-06a0b3800fdd). Beehiiv stores your email address securely and manages double opt-in verification and unsubscribe mechanics in compliance with GDPR and international data standards.

4. Double Opt-In & Your Unsubscribe Right

We strictly practice double opt-in. When you enter your email on our site, you receive a confirmation email with a link you must click to verify ownership of the address. You can unsubscribe at any time with a single click using the "Unsubscribe" link located at the bottom of every issue we send.

5. Your Rights Under Swiss nDSG & EU GDPR

You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you, request corrections, or request immediate deletion ("Right to be Forgotten"). To exercise any of these rights, simply email us at alexcandboats@gmail.com.