Privacy Policy – Cape Yachts UK

Last updated: 31st March 2026

Cape Yachts UK (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or interact with us.

This policy is written in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

Cape Yachts UK is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

Contact details:
Email: crew@capeyachts.co.uk
Address: 88 Hoyland Industrial Estate, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 8AB

If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact us using the details above.

2. What Data We Collect

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

a) Information you provide to us

Name
Email address
Phone number
Enquiry details (e.g. yacht interest, preferences)

b) Information collected automatically

IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited and time spent on site
Device information

c) Cookies and tracking technologies
We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyse website traffic. See Section 8 for more details.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

To respond to enquiries and provide requested information
To manage client relationships
To improve our website and services
To send relevant updates or marketing communications (where permitted)
To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:

Consent – where you have opted in (e.g. marketing emails)
Contract – where processing is necessary to respond to your request or provide services
Legitimate interests – to improve our services and website performance
Legal obligation – where required by law

5. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share your data with:

Service providers (e.g. website hosting, analytics providers, CRM systems)
Professional advisers (e.g. legal or accounting)
Authorities where required by law

All third parties are required to respect the security of your data.

6. International Transfers

If we transfer your data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

UK adequacy regulations
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

7. Data Retention

We only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users and improve your experience.

These may include:

Essential cookies (required for site functionality)
Analytics cookies (e.g. Google Analytics)
Marketing cookies (if applicable)

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request erasure of your data
Object to processing
Request restriction of processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details above.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
https://www.ico.org.uk

10. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

Cape Yachts UK
Email: crew@capeyachts.co.uk
Address: 88 Hoyland Road Industrial Estate, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 8AB, United Kingdom