Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 14, 2026

Who We Are

Farr Yacht Design is a naval architecture and yacht design firm based in Annapolis, Maryland. This privacy policy explains how we handle personal information collected through our website at farrdesign.com.

What Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you:

• Use our contact form — your name, email address, phone number (optional), inquiry type, and message content.
• Purchase design plans — payment information is collected and processed securely by Stripe; we do not store your credit card details on our servers.
• Browse our website — anonymized usage data such as pages visited, time on site, and general geographic region via Google Analytics.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and provide the services you request.
• Process and fulfill design plan purchases.
• Improve our website, content, and user experience.
• Comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Third-Party Services

Our website uses the following third-party services:

• Stripe — for secure payment processing. Stripe’s privacy policy governs the handling of your payment information.
• Google Analytics — for anonymized website traffic analysis. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect usage data.
• Netlify — for website hosting and form submission handling.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies for essential site functionality and analytics. Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) help us understand how visitors use our site. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access — request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction — request that we correct any inaccurate information.
• Deletion — request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Opt-out — opt out of analytics tracking by using browser privacy settings or the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

GDPR Compliance

For visitors from the European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data on the legal basis of legitimate interest (responding to inquiries, improving our services) and consent (analytics cookies). You may exercise your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by contacting us at the address below.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. Our website is served over HTTPS, and payment processing is handled by PCI-compliant providers.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:

Note: This privacy policy is provided as a standard-practice document and does not constitute legal advice. We recommend consulting with a legal professional to ensure full compliance with applicable privacy regulations.