Gorey Boat Storage
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Privacy Policy

This privacy policy explains how Gorey Boat Sales LTD (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects personal information when you use our website or services. We are registered in Jersey (Registration Number: 163873) with our registered address at Field Lodge, La Rue De Beauveland, St. Martin, JE3 6EG, Jersey.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in accordance with the Data Protection (Jersey) Law 2018 and, where applicable, the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

Who We Are

Gorey Boat Sales is the data controller responsible for any personal information you provide through our website or in the course of doing business with us. If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact us using the details at the end of this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you provide to us directly, as well as information gathered automatically when you use our website.

Information You Provide

When you contact us, enquire about a boat, list your boat for sale, or use our sourcing service, we may collect:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Postal address
  • Details about the boat you wish to buy, sell, or source
  • Any other information you choose to share in your enquiry or correspondence
Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, our hosting provider may automatically log basic technical information such as your IP address and browser type as part of standard server operation. This is used only for security and to keep the site running properly, and is not used for tracking or analytics.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your enquiries and provide information about boats or services
  • To arrange viewings, valuations, and sales
  • To source boats that match your requirements
  • To communicate with you about transactions you have initiated
  • To keep records of our business dealings
  • To improve our website and services
  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: Where you have given us clear consent to process your data for a specific purpose.
  • Contract: Where processing is necessary to fulfil a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
  • Legitimate interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as responding to enquiries, maintaining records, and improving our services, provided these do not override your rights.
  • Legal obligation: Where we are required to process your data to comply with the law.
Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

  • Our sister company, Gorey Boat Storage, where relevant to the service you have requested
  • Trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our business (such as website hosting, email services, and IT support)
  • Professional advisors, including accountants, surveyors, and legal advisors where necessary
  • Prospective buyers or sellers, but only with your permission and only to the extent needed to complete a transaction
  • Regulatory or law enforcement authorities, where required by law

Any third parties we work with are required to handle your data securely and in line with applicable data protection laws.

How Long We Keep Your Information

We keep your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Enquiry records are typically kept for up to two years, and transaction records for up to seven years in line with financial record-keeping requirements.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Erasure: Ask us to delete your personal data in certain circumstances.
  • Restriction: Ask us to restrict the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
  • Objection: Object to our processing of your data where we rely on legitimate interests.
  • Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
  • Withdraw consent: Where we rely on your consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within one month.

Cookies

Our website does not use cookies or similar tracking technologies. We do not track your activity across the site or collect analytics data through cookies.

Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Transfers

Your personal information is primarily processed in Jersey and the United Kingdom. If we need to transfer your data outside these jurisdictions, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in line with applicable data protection laws.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites, including our sister company Gorey Boat Storage. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, or if you would like to exercise any of your rights, please contact us:

Gorey Boat Sales LTD
Field Lodge, La Rue De Beauveland
St. Martin, JE3 6EG, Jersey
Email: info@goreyboatsales.com
Telephone: +44 7700 342143

Complaints

If you have a concern about how we handle your personal information, please contact us first so we can try to resolve it. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Jersey Office of the Information Commissioner (jerseyoic.org) or, if you are in the UK, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ico.org.uk).

Last updated: April 2026