Privacy & Cookie Policy
Last updated: October 2025
At Marine Expert Ltd, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have when you visit or make a purchase from marine.expert.
1. Definition of Personal Data
“Personal data” means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
Unless otherwise stated below, the provision of your personal data is voluntary and not required by law or contract. Failure to provide certain data may limit your ability to use specific services on our website.
2. Server Log Files
You can visit our website without providing any personal information.
Each time you visit our site, technical data (such as IP address, date and time of access, browser type, and pages viewed) is automatically transmitted to our web host and stored in server log files.
The processing of this data is based on our legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) in ensuring the security, stability, and optimization of our website.
3. Contact and Data Controller
If you contact us via email, contact form, or WhatsApp, we collect the data you provide (name, email, phone number, message).
This data is used solely to respond to your inquiry or process your request.
The controller responsible for data processing is:
Marine Expert Ltd
Kuma tee 10, 75312 Peetri, Harju County, Estonia
📧 sales@marine.expert
📞 +372 554 5015
Our Data Protection Officer can be reached at shop@sa-yachts.de.
4. Contact Form and Email Requests
When you submit a contact form, the data you provide (name, email, message) is processed with your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
5. Communication via WhatsApp Business
We use WhatsApp Business, provided by WhatsApp Ireland Ltd (4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland), for customer communication.
Your personal data (name, phone number, and message content) are processed to respond to your inquiries.
WhatsApp may transfer data to Meta Platforms, Inc. (USA) under the EU–US Data Privacy Framework.
For details, please see WhatsApp’s privacy policy:
https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/#privacy-policy
6. Customer Accounts and Orders
When you create a customer account or place an order, we collect and process personal data necessary to fulfill and manage your purchase.
This includes your name, address, contact details, and payment information.
Processing is necessary to perform the contract (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR).
Your data may be shared with logistics and payment partners as required to complete your order.
7. Newsletters and Marketing Emails
We send newsletters and promotional emails only if you have explicitly consented to receive them (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in the email or contacting us directly.
After unsubscribing, your data will be deleted from our mailing list.
8. Sharing Data with Delivery and Payment Providers
Your email or phone number may be shared with the delivery service provider to notify you about shipment status.
We may also share payment information with our payment processors (e.g. PayPal) to complete your transaction.
All partners comply with GDPR and process only the data required for their specific task.
9. Use of Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and provide essential functionality.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that allow us to recognize your browser.
You can control and delete cookies in your browser settings at any time. However, disabling cookies may limit certain features of the website.
Managing cookies:
10. Analytics and Advertising Tools
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and improve user experience.
Google processes data such as IP address, browser type, visited pages, and location.
IP anonymization is activated, meaning your IP is shortened before transmission.
More info: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Facebook Pixel & Google Ads Remarketing
Our website uses Facebook Pixel and Google Ads Remarketing to deliver personalized ads based on your browsing behavior.
These tools use cookies to track website interactions and show relevant ads on partner platforms.
You can opt out of personalized advertising:
11. Embedded Content (YouTube)
We use the YouTube embed feature to display videos hosted by Google Ireland Ltd.
Data (such as IP address and viewed videos) is only transmitted when a video is played.
Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/t/privacy
12. Data Retention
Your personal data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill contractual and legal obligations.
After this period, your data will be deleted unless you have consented to continued processing.
13. Your Rights under GDPR
You have the right to:
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Access your data (Art. 15 GDPR)
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Rectify or delete data (Arts. 16–17 GDPR)
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Restrict processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
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Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
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Object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
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Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)
To exercise these rights, contact us at sales@marine.expert.
14. Right to Object and Withdraw Consent
If data processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
If processing is based on legitimate interest, you can object for reasons related to your situation.
Upon receiving your objection, we will stop processing your data unless legally required to continue.
15. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy & Cookie Policy or your data, please contact:
Marine Expert Ltd
Kuma tee 10, 75312 Peetri, Harju County, Estonia
📧 sales@marine.expert
📞 +372 554 5015