PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: 26th November 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services. We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected and that we comply with our obligations under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and all other applicable data protection laws in the United Kingdom.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal data, please contact us using the details below.

1. Who We Are

Company Name: Oceanus Charter Ltd
Registered Address: Two Beeches, Shere Road, West Horsley KT24 6EW
Company Registration Number: 12989733
Data Controller: Oceanus Charter Ltd
Contact Email: info@oceanuscharters.co.uk

We are the “data controller” for the purposes of UK data protection law, meaning we decide how and why your personal data is processed.

2. WhAT DATA WE COLLECT

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

a. Information you provide directly

  • Name
  • Contact details (email address, phone number, address)
  • Account information
  • Payment details (processed securely by third-party providers; we do not store full card numbers)
  • Any information submitted via contact forms, email, or customer support

b. Information collected automatically

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Usage data (pages visited, time spent, referral sources)
  • Cookies and similar technologies (see “Cookies” section)

c. Information from third parties

  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Payment processors
  • Marketing and advertising partners
3. How We Use Your Personal Data

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To provide and manage our services
  • To process payments and fulfil orders
  • To communicate with you (customer support, confirmations, updates)
  • To send marketing communications if you have consented
  • To improve our website, products, and services
  • To ensure website security and detect fraud
  • To comply with legal or regulatory obligations
4. Legal Bases for Processing

We rely on one or more of the following legal bases under the UK GDPR:

  • Contractual necessity – processing is required to provide our services
  • Legitimate interests – such as improving our services or preventing fraud
  • Consent – for marketing communications and cookie usage
  • Legal obligation – compliance with tax, accounting, or regulatory requirements
5. How We Share Your Data

We may share your personal data with:

  • Trusted service providers (hosting, payment processors, analytics)
  • Professional advisers (legal, financial, compliance)
  • Regulatory or government authorities where legally required
  • Third parties involved in business transfers (mergers, acquisitions)

We never sell your personal data.

6. International Data Transfers

If your personal data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure that adequate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • UK-approved Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Transfers to countries recognised as providing an adequate level of protection
7. Data Retention

We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including:

  • Legal and regulatory obligations
  • Accounting and tax requirements
  • Handling disputes or enforcing agreements

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of data.

8. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right to access – request copies of your personal data
  • Right to rectification – correct inaccurate information
  • Right to erasure – request deletion where applicable
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to certain types of processing
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time
  • Right to lodge a complaint with the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office)

ICO website: www.ico.org.uk

To exercise your rights, please contact us at: info@oceanuscharters.co.uk

9. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Analyse website traffic
  • Personalise content
  • Store user preferences
  • Deliver relevant advertisements

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For detailed information, see our Cookie Policy.

10. Keeping Your Data Secure

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:

  • Encrypted data transmission
  • Secure servers and firewalls
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Regular security audits

However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a child has provided us their data, please contact us.

12. 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 “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review it periodically.

13. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at:

Email: info@oceanuscharters.co.uk

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