Effective Date: [15/07/2025]

At Velari Yachts (“we”, “us”, or “our”), accessible from https://velariyachts.com, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and the Data Protection Act 2018.

  1. Information we collect: We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

a. Information you provide to us

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Company name (if applicable)
  • Address (optional or for bookings)
  • Any other information you submit via contact forms or inquiry forms

b. Automatically Collected Information:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type
  • Operating system
  • Referral source
  • Pages visited and time spent on site
  • Cookies and tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries or requests
  • To provide information about our yachts, services, or events
  • To personalise your experience on our website
  • To improve our website’s functionality and user experience
  • To send marketing communications (only if you have opted-in)
  • To comply with legal obligations

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We only process your personal data when we have a legal basis to do so, including:

  • Consent – when you give us permission to use your data for specific purposes
  • Contract – to perform our obligations under a contract with you
  • Legal obligation – to comply with legal requirements
  • Legitimate interest – to run our business effectively and improve our services

4. Who We Share Your Information With

We do not sell your data. However, we may share your information with:

  • Our internal staff and trusted service providers
  • Marketing or IT partners (to help us deliver emails, newsletters, website hosting)
  • Legal authorities or regulatory bodies where required by law
  • Professional advisers (e.g., lawyers, auditors)

All third parties are required to handle your data in accordance with the law and this Privacy Policy.

5. International Data Transfers

If we transfer your data outside the UK or EEA, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or UK authorities.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. For example:

  • Inquiry data: kept for 12–24 months
  • Marketing data: retained until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent
  • Contractual data: retained for up to 7 years

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to access – request a copy of your data
  • Right to rectify – request correction of inaccurate data
  • Right to erase – request deletion of your data
  • Right to restrict processing – limit how we use your data
  • Right to data portability – receive your data in a machine-readable format
  • Right to object – object to certain types of processing
  • Right to withdraw consent – withdraw at any time (for marketing or other consents)

To exercise your rights, please contact us at: [weare@velariyachts.com]

8. Marketing Communications

We will only send you marketing emails or newsletters if you have actively opted in. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in our communications or by contacting us directly.

9.Security of Your Data

We take reasonable and appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:

  • SSL encryption
  • Access control protocols
  • Regular security audits

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of such websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

11. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyse website traffic.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” We recommend you review this policy regularly.