This policy explains how DMB Yachting Group Ltd (“we”, “us”) collects and uses personal data through www.dmbyachting.com.

1. Who we are

DMB Yachting Group Ltd, company number 11550963, is the data controller. DMB Yachting Group Ltd is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (registration reference ZA834686). Registered office: Ross House, The Square, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire GL54 1AF, United Kingdom. Contact: connect@dmbyachting.com.

2. Legal framework

We process personal data under the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. The supervisory authority is the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). You have the right to complain to the ICO at any time, although we’d appreciate the chance to address concerns first.

3. What we collect

Candidates. Name, contact details, date of birth, nationality, work history, qualifications, certifications (STCW, ENG1, etc.), passport details, references, right-to-work documents, and information you provide in your CV. Bank details are collected only post-placement where required.

Clients. Names, job titles, business email and phone numbers of contacts at your organisation.

Site visitors. IP address, browser type, pages viewed, and cookie data — see section 9.

Sensitive data. We may process sensitive personal data where you choose to share it (e.g. health information relevant to the ENG1 medical, criminal records where required for placement). We process this only with your explicit consent or another lawful basis.

Our services are for adults working as professional seafarers. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18.

4. How we collect it

• Direct: forms, emails, CV uploads, applications, calls, messages.
• Automatic: cookies and analytics — see section 9.
• Third parties: when references confirm your prior employment, or when a client introduces you.

5. Why we use it

• Delivering recruitment services — performance of contract.
• Matching you with roles and sharing your CV with prospective employers — performance of contract / legitimate interest.
• Newsletters and marketing — your consent (you can withdraw at any time).
• Legal, tax, and accounting obligations — legal obligation.
• Defending claims, fraud prevention, and security — legitimate interest.

6. Who we share it with

• Yacht owners, captains, hiring managers, and other intermediaries involved in your placement.
• Professional advisors (solicitors, accountants).
• Service providers that help operate our site (hosting, analytics, email).
• Authorities, where required by law or court order.

7. International transfers

The UK is your primary jurisdiction for processing. Where we transfer data outside the UK — typically to yacht owners or clients in jurisdictions without a UK adequacy decision — we use the UK International Data Transfer Agreement, the UK Addendum to the EU Standard Contractual Clauses, or other safeguards approved under the UK GDPR.

8. How long we keep data

• Active candidates: while engaged with us, plus seven years after last contact.
• Placed candidates: seven years post-placement, in line with HMRC requirements.
• Clients: while the relationship is active, plus seven years.
• Marketing contacts: until you unsubscribe.

We delete or anonymise data once retention periods end.

9. Cookies and analytics

We use cookies for:

• Essential site functions (login, navigation).
• Analytics (Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the site.

We do not use behavioural advertising cookies.

You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may break parts of the site.

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10. Your rights

Under UK GDPR you can:

• access your data
• correct inaccurate data
• request erasure
• restrict processing
• object to processing
• request portability
• withdraw consent at any time
• complain to the ICO

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling.

To exercise any right, email connect@dmbyachting.com.

11. Security

We use access controls, encryption in transit, and limit access to staff with a need to know. No system is perfectly secure; if a breach affects you, we will notify you in line with UK GDPR requirements.

12. Changes

We update this policy when our practices change. Material updates take effect on publication.

13. Contact

DMB Yachting Group Ltd
Ross House, The Square, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire GL54 1AF, UK
connect@dmbyachting.com