Privacy Policy

Algarve Yacht Charters

Last updated: 20/02/2026

1. Who We Are

Algarve Yacht Charters operates as an intermediary platform promoting boat trips and yacht charters provided by licensed third-party operators in Portugal.For data protection purposes, Algarve Yacht Charters acts as a Data Controller under the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).Contact:

Email: [Insert Email]

Location: Algarve, Portugal

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone/WhatsApp number
  • Nationality
  • Number of passengers
  • Booking preferences
  • IP address
  • Browser/device information

We only collect data necessary to respond to enquiries and manage bookings.

3. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used to:

  • Respond to enquiries
  • Confirm availability
  • Process bookings
  • Communicate booking details
  • Share necessary information with the selected operating company
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your data.

4. Sharing of Data

As we operate as an intermediary, your booking details may be shared with:

  • The selected boat operator
  • Marina authorities (if required)
  • Payment processors (if applicable)
  • Government authorities when legally required

Each operator acts as an independent data controller once the booking is confirmed.Algarve Yacht Charters is not responsible for how third-party operators process data beyond what is required to fulfil the booking.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

  • Legitimate interest (responding to enquiries)
  • Contractual necessity (booking management)
  • Legal obligation (maritime compliance requirements)

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data:

  • For active booking management
  • For accounting/legal compliance (as required by Portuguese law)
  • For up to 3 years for enquiry records unless deletion is requested

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Rectify incorrect data
  • Request deletion
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Request data portability

Requests can be sent to: [Insert Email]You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Portuguese Data Protection Authority (CNPD).

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data.However, internet transmissions cannot be guaranteed 100% secure.