This Privacy Policy explains how Yachting Advisors, a marketing service operated by Valoes Ventures Inc ("Yachting Advisors," "we," "us," or "our"), collects, uses, and protects information in connection with the marketing services we provide to our business clients. Yachting Advisors serves yacht brokers and yacht-industry businesses; our services are business-to-business and are not directed to consumers or the general public.
Information we collect
- Contact and business details you provide when you engage our services or complete our client intake form — such as your name, business name, email address, mailing address, and phone/mobile number.
- Mobile number and SMS opt-in status, where you choose to enroll in text-message communications (see below).
- Service and account information needed to deliver our services, including your listings, brand assets, and campaign details.
- Website usage data such as basic analytics and cookies when you visit our website.
SMS / text messaging
Yachting Advisors may send SMS text messages to clients who have provided their mobile number and opted in to receive text communications as part of their service agreement. Consent is collected through a dedicated SMS opt-in section on our client intake form; it is never a condition of purchasing any product or service.
These messages are account and service notifications, including lead notifications (new inquiries generated by the campaigns we manage), account and billing updates, and service communications from your dedicated marketing manager. Message frequency varies based on account activity (typically 1–10 messages per month). Message and data rates may apply.
We do not sell, rent, or share your mobile phone number or SMS opt-in data with any third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes.
Mobile information is used only to deliver the messaging services you have agreed to receive. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message; you may reply HELP for assistance or contact us at 866-434-5909. See also our SMS Terms and SMS consent & opt-in documentation.
How we use information
- To provide, manage, and improve the marketing services you have engaged us for.
- To communicate with you about your account, leads, billing, and service updates (including by SMS where you have opted in).
- To respond to your requests and provide support.
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
How we share information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only with trusted service providers who help us operate our business (for example, payment, hosting, or messaging infrastructure), and only to the extent needed to perform those services, under obligations of confidentiality. As stated above, we do not share mobile numbers or SMS opt-in data with third parties for their own marketing purposes. We may disclose information where required by law.
Data retention
We retain personal information for as long as needed to provide our services and to meet our legal, accounting, and reporting obligations. We retain documented SMS consent records for each recipient for the duration of the program and as required by applicable rules.
Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect the information we hold. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, but we work to safeguard your information.
Your choices and rights
- You may update your contact details or ask us about the information we hold by contacting us.
- You may opt out of SMS at any time by replying STOP.
- You may unsubscribe from email communications using the link in those messages.
Third-party links
Our website and messages may link to third-party sites we do not control. This policy does not apply to those sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy practices.
Children's privacy
Our services are intended for businesses and are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by the "Last updated" date above.
Contact us
Yachting Advisors (Valoes Ventures Inc)
Phone: 866-434-5909
Web: yachtingadvisors.com