Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2026

1. Introduction

YACHTCREST ("we", "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Platform, you consent to the practices described here.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

  • Account data: name, email, phone, account type, and brokerage details provided during registration or onboarding.
  • Listing data: yacht specifications, images, pricing, and contact details you submit with a listing.
  • Lead & inquiry data: name, email, phone, and messages submitted through contact forms and inquiry features.
  • Verification documents: business certificates and ID documents submitted for optional verification, stored securely as private files.
  • Usage data: IP address, browser type, and interaction data collected automatically when you visit the Platform.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Create and manage your account;
  • Display your listings and facilitate inquiries from interested buyers or charterers;
  • Process subscription payments and manage your plan;
  • Review verification submissions and issue verification badges;
  • Send saved-search alerts, account notifications, and administrative communications;
  • Monitor for fraud, abuse, and unauthorised activity;
  • Comply with legal obligations.

4. Legal Basis (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area, we process personal data under the following legal bases: your consent, the performance of a contract (providing the service you requested), compliance with legal obligations, and our legitimate interests in operating and securing the Platform.

5. Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We share information only with: (a) other users as necessary to display listings and forward inquiries; (b) trusted service providers such as Stripe (payment processing) and Resend (transactional email) who process data on our behalf under appropriate agreements; and (c) legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including encrypted transmission, row-level access controls, and secure storage of sensitive documents. Verification documents are uploaded as private files accessible only to administrators via time-limited signed URLs.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the service. Listing and lead data may be retained after account closure for record-keeping and dispute resolution. Verification documents are deleted when no longer required or upon request, subject to legal obligations.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you;
  • Request correction of inaccurate data;
  • Request deletion of your data, subject to legal exceptions;
  • Object to or restrict certain processing;
  • Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting processing already carried out);
  • Export your data in a portable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

9. Cookies & Analytics

We use essential cookies to operate the Platform and may use analytics to understand usage patterns and improve our service. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Analytics data is aggregated and does not identify individual users.

10. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

11. International Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses, to protect your data in accordance with applicable law.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on the Platform with an updated revision date. Continued use of the Platform after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.