Privacy Policy
Introduction
The Superyacht Life Foundation (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website https://www.thesuperyachtlifefoundation.com (the “Website”) or otherwise interact with us.
By using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
The Superyacht Life Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation based in the Netherlands. For the purposes of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we act as the data controller of your personal data.
Contact details:
Email: info@thesuperyachtlife.com
Address: Diemerzeedijk 27-B, 1095 KK Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
Information you provide directly:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number (if provided)
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Information submitted via contact forms
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Information provided when subscribing to newsletters
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Information shared when contacting us directly
Information collected automatically:
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IP address
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Browser type and device information
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Operating system
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Pages visited and time spent on pages
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Referring website
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Approximate location (based on IP address)
How We Collect and Use Your Information
We collect information in the following ways:
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When you fill in contact forms on our Website
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When you subscribe to newsletters or updates
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When you communicate with us via email
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Automatically through cookies and analytics tools when you browse our Website
We use your personal data to:
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Respond to enquiries and communicate with you
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Send newsletters and updates (if you have opted in)
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Improve our Website and user experience
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Understand how visitors use our Website
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Maintain security and prevent misuse
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Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal data.
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your personal data under the following legal bases:
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Consent – for newsletters, cookies, and marketing communications
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Legitimate interest – to operate and improve our Website and communications
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Legal obligation – where required by law
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
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Ensure the Website functions properly
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Analyse Website traffic and usage
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Improve performance and user experience
Cookies may be set by us or by third-party services (such as analytics providers).
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings and/or via the cookie banner displayed on our Website.
How We Share Your Information
We only share your personal data when necessary and with trusted third parties, such as:
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Website hosting providers (Wix)
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Email and newsletter services
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Analytics providers (e.g. website performance tools)
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IT and security service providers
These third parties are only allowed to process your data on our behalf and must keep it secure.
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
Data Storage and Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against:
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Unauthorized access
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Loss
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Misuse
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Alteration
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Disclosure
While we take reasonable steps to protect your data, no online system is completely secure.
Data Retention
We only retain personal data for as long as necessary to:
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Fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy
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Comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements
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Resolve disputes or enforce agreements
After this period, data is securely deleted or anonymised.
Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the following rights under applicable data protection law:
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Right to access your personal data
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Right to correct inaccurate data
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Right to request deletion of your data
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Right to restrict or object to processing
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Right to data portability
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Right to withdraw consent at any time
To exercise your rights, contact us at:
info@thesuperyachtlife.com
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
How to Withdraw Consent
Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
You can do this by:
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Clicking “unsubscribe” in our emails
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Adjusting cookie preferences in your browser or cookie banner
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Contacting us directly at info@thesuperyachtlife.com
Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
Third-Party Websites
Our Website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
International Data Transfers
Your personal data may be processed or stored outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including by third-party service providers. When this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with GDPR.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
The Superyacht Life Foundation
Email: info@thesuperyachtlife.com
Address: Diemerzeedijk 27-B, 1095 KK Amsterdam, The Netherlands
