Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Nore Yachts, a yacht charter agency acting as an intermediary between clients and yacht owners/operators (“the Owners”), collects, uses, and protects personal information.
By using our website or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where relevant.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information when you use our website or book a yacht charter:
Information You Provide Directly
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Billing and payment details
- Passport or ID information (where required by the yacht owner or local law)
- Charter preferences and travel details
- Company or business details (if booking as a company)
Information Collected Automatically
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 9 below)
How We Use Your Information
We use personal data for the following purposes:
- To process inquiries and bookings
- To communicate with you about your charter or related services
- To share relevant booking information with yacht owners or operators
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
- To improve our website, services, and client experience
- For marketing purposes (only if you’ve given consent)
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with:
- Yacht owners, operators, or management companies (to facilitate your booking)
- Payment processors (to handle deposits and charter payments securely)
- To share relevant booking information with yacht owners or operators
- Service providers such as IT support, hosting, and marketing platforms
- Legal or regulatory authorities, if required by law
Each party receiving data is contractually required to handle your information securely and only for the intended purpose
Data Storage and Security
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including SSL encryption and secure data hosting.
Your information is stored securely in accordance with applicable data protection laws and only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy
International Transfers
As a global yacht agency, your information may be transferred to and processed in other countries where yacht owners or service providers operate.
When we transfer personal data internationally, we ensure that adequate safeguards (such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place.
Your Rights
Depending on your location (e.g., UK, EU, or other regions), you may have the following rights:
- The right to access your personal dataThe right to correct or update inaccurate data
- The right to request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- The right to request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- The right to restrict or object to processing
- The right to withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
To exercise these rights, please contact us at:
Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary:
- To complete bookings and provide services
- To comply with tax, accounting, or legal obligations
- To resolve disputes or enforce agreements
Once data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tools to:
- Improve site functionality
- Analyse traffic and performance
- Personalize your browsing experience
You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings at any time. For more information, see our Cookie Policy (if applicable).
Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party websites (e.g., yacht owners, booking partners, or social media).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we discover that such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.
Children’s Privacy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.The updated version will be posted on our website with the revised “Last Updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:
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