Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how YachtAhoy ("we", "us") collects, uses and protects information when you use our website and services (the "Service"). By using the Service you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information we collect

• Account data — the email address, name and password (stored hashed) you provide when registering.
• Billing data — subscription and payment details, processed and stored by our payment provider, Stripe. We never store full card numbers.
• Usage data — pages viewed, searches and basic device/browser information, used to operate and improve the Service.

2. Vessel & ownership data

Intelligence shown on YachtAhoy — vessel positions, ownership records and sanctions information — is compiled from public-domain and open-source material. It is not personal data that you provide to us, and it is published in the public interest. If you are an owner or representative and wish to request a correction, see the contact section below.

3. How we use information

We use your information to provide and secure the Service, process subscriptions, respond to enquiries, send service-related communications, and comply with legal obligations. We do not sell your personal data.

4. Cookies

We use strictly necessary cookies to keep you signed in and secure your session, and privacy-respecting analytics to understand aggregate usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

5. Sharing & processors

We share data only with service providers who help us operate the Service — such as our hosting, database, payment (Stripe) and content-delivery providers — under contractual confidentiality obligations, or where required by law.

6. Data retention

We retain account and billing information for as long as your account is active and as required to meet legal and accounting obligations. You may request deletion of your account at any time.

7. Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, export or delete your personal data, and to object to or restrict certain processing. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

8. Contact

Questions about this policy or a data request? Email [email protected].