Privacy Policy

CaptainBirb ("we," "us," "our") operates the website captainbirb.com. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we handle it.

We believe privacy is a fundamental right, not a feature to market. Our approach is minimal by design: we collect only what is necessary, store only what is justified, and share nothing with third parties for advertising or profiling purposes.

1. Analytics

We use Simple Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Simple Analytics is a privacy-first analytics provider that:

• Does not use cookies
• Does not collect personal data or IP addresses
• Does not track visitors across websites
• Does not use fingerprinting
• Processes data in the European Union
• Is compliant with GDPR, CCPA, and PECR by default

No consent banner is required for Simple Analytics because no personal data is collected. You can view our public analytics dashboard at any time — we have nothing to hide.

2. Information You Provide

Charter Request Form

When you submit a charter request, we collect the information you provide: your name, email address, organization, and details about your infrastructure and requirements. This data is used solely to evaluate fit and respond to your inquiry.

Email / Newsletter

If you subscribe to the Operational Briefing (our newsletter), we collect your email address. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in every email. We do not sell, rent, or share your email address with any third party.

3. How We Use Your Data

• To respond to charter requests and service inquiries
• To send the Operational Briefing (only if you subscribe)
• To understand aggregate site usage via privacy-respecting analytics
• To improve our content and services

4. Data We Do Not Collect

• IP addresses (Simple Analytics does not log them)
• Device fingerprints
• Behavioral tracking data
• Third-party advertising identifiers
• Social media profile data

5. Third-Party Services

The only third-party service with access to any visitor data is Simple Analytics, which by design does not collect personal data. We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any advertising trackers.

Our site loads fonts from Google Fonts. Google may log standard server access information (IP address, browser type) when fonts are requested. This is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

6. Data Retention

• Charter requests: retained for the duration of our business relationship and up to 24 months after last contact
• Email subscriptions: retained until you unsubscribe
• Analytics data: aggregated and non-personal; retained per Simple Analytics' data policy

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent for email communications
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the address below. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the data you provide. That said, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we treat your data with the same discipline we apply to our clients' infrastructure.

9. Children

This site is not directed at individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy as our practices evolve. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We will not reduce your rights under this policy without your explicit consent.

11. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, contact us via the charter request form or email us at: privacy@captainbirb.com