​​Boats Group Privacy Policy​​

​​Last Updated:​​ [21/3/2025]

​​1. Data We Collect​​

​​1.1 Directly Provided Data​​

  • 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
    • USCG license numbers
    • Vessel registration details
    • Marina/dock business addresses
  • 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮:
    • Name, email, phone
    • Shipping coordinates (for remote deliveries)
    • Tax ID (commercial accounts)

​​1.2 Automated Collection​​

  • 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮:
    • IP geolocation (to comply with marine export zones)
    • Vessel part search patterns
    • Anchor drag analytics (for product recommendations)
  • 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮:
    • Mobile device orientation (for AR part visualization)

​​2. How We Use Data​​

PurposeLegal BasisData Types Involved
Fulfill marine part ordersContractual necessityPayment, shipping details
Prevent maritime fraudLegitimate interestIP, device fingerprint
ABYC compliance reportingLegal obligationBusiness registration data
Shipboard part recommendationsConsentPurchase history, cookies

​​3. Data Sharing​​

​​3.1 Essential Partners​​

  • 𝗟𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀:
    • FedEx Maritime (hazardous material handling)
    • Dock-to-Dock Specialists (remote marina deliveries)
  • 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴:
    • PayPal (offshore transactions)
    • Stripe Marine (USCG-verified payments)

​​3.2 Legal Disclosures​​

  • Share with Coast Guard per 46 CFR § 4.05-12 (marine safety investigations)
  • Report to EPA per 40 CFR § 112 (oil pollution prevention compliance)

​​4. Your Rights​​

​​4.1 Access & Portability​​

  • Download vessel purchase history: [Login → My Dry Dock]
  • Request NMEA 2000® formatted data exports

​​4.2 Deletion & Restriction​​

  • Delete account (excludes EPA-required hazardous material records)
  • Opt out of data sales: Do Not Sell My Personal Information

​​4.3 Correction​​

  • Update vessel specs: ☎️ 1-800-BOATS-DATA

​​5. Security Measures​​

  • 𝗘𝗻𝗰𝗿𝘆𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
    • AES-256 for engine schematics
    • TLS 1.3 for payment portals
  • 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀:
    • Biometric access to server rooms
    • GPS-tracked data backup buoys

​​6. Cookies & Tracking​​

​​6.1 Essential Cookies​​

  • Session stability (marine part configurators)
  • Hazardous material compliance checks

​​6.2 Analytics Cookies​​

  • Google Analytics 4 (boat traffic pattern analysis)
  • Hotjar Heatmaps (dockmaster navigation flow)

​​Manage Preferences:​​ Cookie Control Panel

​​7. International Transfers​​

  • EU → US: Protected under EU-US Data Privacy Framework
  • APAC: Stored on Singaporean servers (PSA Marine certified)
  • Crew Data: Covered under MLC 2006 maritime labor standards

​​8. Children's Privacy​​

  • Strictly prohibit accounts for users under 16
  • Block access to navigation equipment purchases (<18 yrs)
  • COPPA-compliant age verification system

​​9. Policy Updates​​

  • Commercial users: 60-day advance notice via AIS messaging
  • Recreational users: Banner notice on marine charts interface

​​Contact Our Data Protection Officer (DPO):​​
📧 [email protected]
📞 1-800-BOATS-GDPR
📫 Attn: DPO – 456 Ocean Compliance Way, Miami, FL 33132

For urgent maritime data requests: Use VHF Channel 16 code "DATA MAYDAY"

Key Compliance Features:

  1. ​​Maritime-Specific Protections:​​ Addresses vessel data, hazardous material records, and crew information
  2. ​​Regulatory Alignment:​​ References CFR, ABYC, and IMO standards
  3. ​​Industry-Tailored Controls:​​ NMEA data portability, AIS update notifications
  4. ​​Crisis Protocols:​​ Emergency contact via marine radio
  5. ​​Visual Hierarchy:​​ Clean tables and nautical terminology

Would you like to add any maritime-specific clauses like SOLAS data retention rules or fishing vessel exemptions?