Privacy Policy

Last updated: 30.01.2026

Worldwide Catamarans Ltd. ("we", "us", "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit worldwidecatamarans.com or interact with our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

a) Information you provide directly

  • Name, email address, phone number
  • Enquiry details when you contact us about a listing
  • Information submitted via forms (listing submissions, contact forms, newsletter sign-ups)

b) Automatically collected information

  • IP address
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages visited, time spent, and referral sources
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

c) Transaction-related information

If you engage in a transaction through us, we may collect necessary details to facilitate communication, brokerage services, or compliance requirements (we do not store full payment card details).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Respond to enquiries and requests
  • Facilitate yacht or catamaran listings, sales, and brokerage communication
  • Improve our website, services, and user experience
  • Send relevant updates, listings, or newsletters (only if you opt in)
  • Comply with legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations
  • Prevent fraud and ensure platform security

We do not sell your personal data.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Where applicable, we process personal data based on:

  • Your consent
  • Performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps
  • Legitimate business interests (e.g. operating and improving our services)
  • Legal and regulatory obligations

4. Data Sharing

We may share your data only when necessary, including with:

  • Yacht brokers, sellers, or buyers involved in a specific enquiry
  • Trusted service providers (hosting, email delivery, analytics)
  • Legal or regulatory authorities, if required by law

All third parties are required to handle your data securely and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

5. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Ensure proper website functionality
  • Analyse traffic and usage
  • Improve performance and content

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some features may not function properly without cookies.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy
  • Meet legal, accounting, or regulatory requirements

When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Request data portability

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no online system is 100% secure.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Please review their privacy policies separately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed or stored outside your country of residence. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in line with applicable data protection laws.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us at:

Worldwide Catamarans

Email: info@worldwidecatamarans.com

Website: worldwidecatamarans.com