Perfect. Every serious marine operation needs two anchors:
Terms & Conditions for protection… and a clean, compliant Privacy Policy for trust.

Below is a GDPR-compliant Privacy Policy tailored for:

• Foreign yacht owners

• EU + UK clients

• Marina operations

• Email marketing

• Sales enquiries

• Website tracking

Written specifically for Algarve Marine Services.

PRIVACY POLICY

Algarve Marine Services

Last Updated: [Insert Date]

1. Introduction

Algarve Marine Services respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and applicable Portuguese data protection laws.

By using our website or engaging our services, you agree to this Policy.

2. Data Controller

The Data Controller is:

Algarve Marine Services
[Insert Company Address]
[Insert VAT Number]
Email: [Insert Email Address]
Phone: [Insert Phone Number]

3. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

3.1 Identification Data

• Full name

• Company name

• VAT number

• Passport or ID (if legally required)

3.2 Contact Data

• Email address

• Telephone number

• Marina location

• Correspondence history

3.3 Vessel Information

• Vessel name

• Registration number

• Flag state

• Technical details

• Ownership documentation (where required)

3.4 Financial Data

• Billing address

• Bank details (for payments/refunds)

• Invoicing records

3.5 Website Usage Data

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device type

• Pages visited

• Cookies (see Section 8)

4. How We Use Your Data

We process personal data for the following purposes:

• Providing marine services

• Preparing quotations and invoices

• Communicating about projects

• Coordinating subcontractors

• Legal compliance

• Accounting and tax obligations

• Improving our services

• Sending relevant updates (where consent is given)

We do not sell personal data.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following lawful bases:

• Performance of a contract

• Legal obligation (tax and accounting laws)

• Legitimate interest (service coordination, security)

• Consent (marketing communications)

6. Sharing of Data

We may share your data with:

• Approved subcontractors and marine specialists

• Marina authorities (where required)

• Accountants and legal advisors

• Insurance providers (if relevant)

• Government or regulatory authorities (when legally required)

We ensure third parties handle your data securely and in accordance with GDPR.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

• Accounting records: minimum 10 years (Portuguese legal requirement)

• Service records: as required for warranty and legal purposes

• Marketing data: until consent is withdrawn

8. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies for:

• Website functionality

• Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)

• Performance monitoring

You may disable cookies in your browser settings.

Where required, cookie consent banners will be displayed.

9. International Transfers

If data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (e.g., to UK-based clients or cloud services), appropriate safeguards are implemented in accordance with GDPR.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures including:

• Secure email systems

• Encrypted storage (where applicable)

• Access controls

• Limited staff access to personal data

However, no online transmission is 100% secure.

11. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Correct inaccurate data

• Request deletion (where legally possible)

• Restrict processing

• Object to processing

• Withdraw consent

• Lodge a complaint with the Portuguese Data Protection Authority (CNPD)

To exercise your rights, contact:
[Insert Email Address]

12. Marketing Communications

We will only send marketing communications if:

• You have given explicit consent

• You are an existing client and communications relate to similar services

You may unsubscribe at any time.

13. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

14. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy. Updates will be published on our website with a revised date.