Privacy Policy

1. Data controller

VFBoats is the controller of the personal data we collect through this website. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can email us at info@vfboats.com.

2. Data we collect

We collect the following personal data when you interact with the Site:

• Inspection form: your contact details (name, email, phone), those of the boat to be inspected (make and model, year, location, link to the listing), the contact details of the seller or broker you give us, the urgency and your comments.
• Contact form: name, email and the message you send us.
• Browsing data: basic technical information (device type, browser) and usage statistics of the pages visited, collected automatically through Google Analytics for the proper operation and improvement of the Site.

3. Purpose of processing

We use your personal data to:

• Arrange the inspection with a local expert and with the seller of the boat.
• Send you the inspection report and go through it with you.
• Answer the enquiries and requests you send through the contact form.
• Comply with applicable legal or regulatory obligations.
• Improve the content and operation of the Site.

4. Legal basis

The processing of your data is based on your consent, given when you submit the inspection or contact form, and on our legitimate interest in answering your enquiries and arranging the inspection you request.

5. Who we share your data with

We do not sell or share your personal data for third parties' commercial purposes. We may share information with:

• The local marine expert and the seller or broker of the boat, to the extent needed to arrange access and the inspection.
• Service providers that process form submissions on our behalf.
• Competent authorities, when required by law.

6. Data retention

We keep form data for as long as needed to handle your enquiry or inspection and, afterwards, for the period required to meet legal obligations or resolve any claims.

7. Your rights

You may at any time request access to, correction or deletion of your personal data, and object to its processing, by emailing us at info@vfboats.com. We will handle your request within the time limits set by the applicable regulations.

8. Security

We apply reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss or alteration. However, no data transmission or storage system is completely infallible.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will publish any change on this same page, stating the date of the last update.

For the general terms of use of the Site, see our Terms and Conditions.