Privacy Policy
Last updated: 21/12/2025
This Privacy Policy describes how Oakshore Charters LTD ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects personal information obtained through our website oakshorecharters.com (the "Website"). We operate as a yacht charter broker, connecting clients with yacht owners and operators worldwide.
By using our Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
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1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of information:
a) Personal Information You Provide
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Company name (if applicable)
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Charter preferences (dates, destinations, budget, number of guests)
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Any information you provide via contact forms, inquiry forms, or email correspondence
b) Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Device type
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Pages visited and time spent on the Website
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Referring website
This information is collected using cookies and similar tracking technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Respond to charter inquiries and provide brokerage services
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Communicate with you about yacht availability, offers, and bookings
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Liaise with yacht owners, central agents, and charter operators on your behalf
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Improve our Website and services
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Send marketing communications (only where permitted by law or with your consent)
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Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
3. Sharing of Information
We may share your information with:
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Yacht owners, managers, central agents, and charter operators for the purpose of fulfilling charter inquiries
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Service providers who assist us with Website hosting, analytics, CRM systems, and email services
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Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
4. International Data Transfers
As yacht charters are often international, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence. We take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze Website traffic. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Website functionality.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
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Fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy
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Meet legal, accounting, or regulatory requirements
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.
8. Your Rights (UK GDPR)
If you are located in the United Kingdom or European Economic Area, you have rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), including the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you
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Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
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Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
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Request restriction of processing of your personal data
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Object to processing of your personal data
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Request data portability
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Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data protection rights have been infringed.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
9. Third‑Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third‑party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
10. 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 revision date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact:
Oakshore Charters LTD
Email: m.dwyer@oakshorecharters.com
