Privacy Policy
BoatLabLast updated: 03.03.2026
BoatLab (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a brand operated by Trade Universal, a sole proprietorship registered in the Netherlands. We respect your privacy and process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Dutch law.
1. Data Controller
Trade Universal (sole proprietorship), operating under the brand name BoatLabRegistered address: Stalbergweg 3, 5913 BH Venlo, The NetherlandsChamber of Commerce (KVK): 97024155VAT number: 570098956B01Email: moc.liamg%40lnbaltaob
Phone: +31 6 1174 2272
(BoatLab currently operates as a sole proprietorship. Upon incorporation as BoatLab B.V., this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly.)
2. Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to personal data collected through:
our website and contact or quotation request forms;
communication via email, phone, WhatsApp, and social media;
service agreements and project execution;
invoicing and financial administration;
cookies and website analytics (where applicable).
By using our website or services, you acknowledge this Privacy Policy.
3. Personal Data We Collect
We only collect data that is necessary for our services and business operations.
3.1 Data You Provide
Name
Phone number and/or email address
Location or marina of your yacht
Yacht details (model, length, condition information)
Billing information (name/company name, address, VAT number if applicable)
Any additional information you voluntarily provide
3.2 Automatically Collected Data
IP address (possibly anonymized)
Browser and device information
Website usage data (pages visited, session duration)
Cookie-related data (if enabled)
3.3 Photo and Video Documentation
During or after service execution, we may take photos or videos of the vessel for:
quality control and reporting to the client;
documentation purposes;
marketing and portfolio use (where legally permitted).
Where identifiable elements are visible, we will request consent before publication for marketing purposes.
4. Purpose of Processing
We process personal data for the following purposes:
responding to inquiries and preparing quotations;
planning and performing yacht services;
communicating regarding project progress and completion;
invoicing and financial administration;
handling complaints or service issues;
improving our website and services;
complying with legal obligations;
marketing communications (only where legally permitted).
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
Performance of a contract
Legal obligation
Legitimate interest
Consent (e.g., newsletter subscriptions, optional cookies, marketing use of media)
You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing.
6. Sharing of Personal Data
We do not sell personal data.
We may share data with trusted third parties where necessary, including:
website hosting providers;
communication and email service providers;
accounting and bookkeeping services;
payment processors (if applicable);
insurers or legal advisors in case of claims;
authorities where legally required.
Where required, we enter into data processing agreements with service providers.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary:
Financial and invoicing records: 7 years (Dutch tax law requirement)
Unaccepted quotations or inquiries: up to 24 months after last contact
Client communications: as long as necessary for service and dispute handling
Marketing consent: until withdrawn
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, misuse, or loss, including:
restricted access to data;
secure authentication practices;
internal confidentiality measures;
reasonable data protection controls.
9. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
access your personal data;
request correction of inaccurate data;
request deletion where legally permitted;
restrict processing;
object to processing (particularly for marketing);
request data portability where applicable.
Requests may be submitted to:📧 moc.liamg%40lnbaltaob
We will respond within 30 days unless legally extended.
10. Cookies
Our website may use cookies for:
essential functionality;
analytics and performance measurement;
marketing purposes (where applicable and consented).
You may manage cookie preferences via your browser settings or cookie banner (if applicable).
11. International Data Transfers
If personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with GDPR (such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses).
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most recent version will always be published on our website with the updated revision date.
13. Complaints
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data processing practices, please contact us at:
📧 moc.liamg%40lnbaltaob
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch supervisory authority:
Autoriteit Persoonsgegevenswww.autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl