Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 16/05/2025
At Yacht Survey Group (YSG) (https://yachtsurvey.gr), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal data is handled securely and transparently. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. What Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
- Contact Information (e.g., name, email address, phone number)
- Vessel Information (e.g., yacht name, make, model, and location)
- Inquiry Details submitted via contact forms or emails
- IP Address and Browser Data through cookies and analytics tools
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Respond to inquiries and provide requested services
- Send proposals, quotes, and service-related communications
- Deliver survey and valuation reports
- Comply with legal obligations
- Improve the performance and usability of our website
We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making or profiling.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:
- Contractual necessity – to fulfill service requests or contracts
- Legitimate interest – to operate and improve our business
- Consent – when you voluntarily provide data via forms
- Legal obligation – to comply with regulatory requirements
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share it only with:
- Our internal team and accredited surveyors for service delivery
- Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., hosting, email) who process data on our behalf
- Authorities or registries when legally required (e.g., for flag registration)
All third parties are contractually bound to protect your data under GDPR standards.
6. Data Storage and Retention
We store your data securely on encrypted systems. Your information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes it was collected for, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your data (where applicable)
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@yachtsurvey.gr.
8. Cookies and Analytics
Our website uses essential cookies to ensure proper functionality and may use analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to improve performance. You can control cookie settings through your browser at any time.
9. External Links
Our website may include links to third-party sites (e.g., flag registries, industry organizations). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites.
10. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: info@yachtsurvey.gr