Privacy Policy

BlueWater Registration Services BV, located at Lange Marktstraat 1, 8911AD Leeuwarden, The Netherlands, is responsible for the processing of personal data as described in this privacy policy.

Website: www.yachtregistration.company
Postal address:
Lange Marktstraat 1
8911AD Leeuwarden
The Netherlands

Phone: +31 587 074 239
Email: info@yachtregistration.company

BlueWater Registration Services BV acts as the data controller for all personal data processed through its website, secure platform and related services.

For privacy-related inquiries, please contact info@yachtregistration.company.

1. Personal Data We Process

We process personal data when you:

  • Use our services
  • Submit a yacht registration application
  • Create an account
  • Upload documentation
  • Apply as a dealer partner
  • Contact us via website, email or phone

The categories of personal data we may process include:

  • First and last name
  • Gender
  • Date and place of birth
  • Address details
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • IP address
  • Location data
  • Bank account details
  • Passport or identification details
  • Corporate ownership documents
  • Vessel ownership documentation
  • Any other personal data actively provided

For dealer partners, we may additionally process:

  • Company information
  • Referral codes
  • Commission-related data
  • Order tracking information

2. Special or Sensitive Personal Data

Our yacht registration services require identification and ownership documentation. This may include copies of passports or official identification documents.

We do not intend to collect data from individuals under the age of 16. If you believe that personal data from a minor has been collected without appropriate consent, please contact us so that we can remove such data.

3. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data for the following purposes:

  • Processing yacht registration applications
  • Handling payments
  • Managing secure platform access
  • Communicating regarding services
  • Managing dealer and referral partnerships
  • Providing service-related updates
  • Complying with legal and regulatory obligations

Processing is based on:

  • Performance of a contract
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Legitimate business interests
  • Consent (where applicable)

We do not rely solely on automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects without human involvement.

4. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.

Retention principles include:

  • Registration files: retained in accordance with contractual and legal obligations
  • Financial records: retained in line with statutory fiscal requirements
  • Dealer partnership data: retained for the duration of cooperation and necessary administrative follow-up
  • Website inquiries: retained only as long as required for response and follow-up

Once retention is no longer required, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

5. Sharing Personal Data with Third Parties

We share personal data only where necessary for:

  • Processing yacht registrations
  • Communication with maritime authorities
  • Payment processing
  • IT hosting and infrastructure services
  • Compliance with legal obligations

All third-party service providers are required to process data securely and only for the intended purpose.

We do not sell personal data.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use:

  • Technical and functional cookies
  • Analytical cookies
  • Security-related cookies
  • Referral tracking mechanisms (where applicable for dealer partnerships)

These cookies ensure proper website functionality and secure user access.

You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)

Requests can be sent to info@yachtregistration.company.

To verify identity, we may request appropriate identification while allowing sensitive data to be masked for security.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens).

8. Data Security

BlueWater Registration Services BV implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against:

  • Loss
  • Unauthorized access
  • Unlawful processing
  • Disclosure
  • Alteration

All documentation is processed through a secure encrypted online platform designed for structured yacht registration handling.

If you believe your data is not secure or suspect misuse, please contact us immediately.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The most recent version will always be available on our website.