Last Updated: July 11, 2026
EMIT Yachts respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website or use our services. We strive to align with internationally recognized data protection standards, including the principles set out in regulations such as the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA).
1. Data Controller & Contact Information 2. Information We Collect 3. Legal Basis for Processing 4. How We Use Your Information 5. Data Sharing & Disclosure 6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies 7. International Data Transfers 8. Data Retention 9. Data Security 10. Your Rights & Choices 11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA) 12. Children's Privacy 13. Data Subject Access Requests 14. Complaints 15. Changes to This Policy 16. Contact Us
EMIT Yachts is the data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data.
Industrial Zone, Behind the Military Airport
Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt
Email: info@emitboats.com
Phone: +20 100 566 4477
We collect only the information necessary to provide our services. The following table details each category:
| Category | Data Points | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Contact / Lead | Name, email, phone, country, vessel interest | Quote request form, configurator |
| Account | Email, password (hashed), name, role | Registration form |
| Communication | Message content, attachments | Email, phone, social media |
| Payment | Billing address, transaction details | Future purchase transactions |
| Category | Data Points | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Log Data | IP address, browser type, OS, referral URL | Security, analytics |
| Usage Data | Pages visited, time spent, interactions | Website improvement |
| Session Data | Device type, browser, OS, country, city, ISP | Security monitoring, fraud prevention |
| Cookies | Authentication, preferences, analytics | Functionality, analytics |
We may receive information from:
Under the GDPR, we process your personal data only when we have a lawful basis. The following table maps each processing activity to its legal basis:
Processing your consultation request, managing your account, and providing our services.
Website security monitoring, fraud prevention, business analytics, and improving our services. We balance your rights against our legitimate business interests and ensure the impact on your privacy is minimal.
Marketing communications, non-essential cookies, and optional profile information. You may withdraw consent at any time.
Retaining records as required by Egyptian and international tax and maritime regulations.
We use your information exclusively for the following purposes:
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We share your data only in the following circumstances, with contractual safeguards in place:
| Recipient | Purpose | Location | Safeguards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vercel Inc. | Web hosting, CDN, analytics | USA | SCCs, DPA |
| Supabase Inc. | Database, authentication | USA / Multi-region | SCCs, DPA, encryption |
| YouTube / Google | Video content embedding | USA | Google's DPA, SCCs |
We may also disclose data when required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies for authentication, security, and analytics. We distinguish between:
For detailed information about each cookie, its purpose, and duration, please see our Cookie Policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our Cookie Preferences Center.
As an Egyptian company serving an international clientele, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including Egypt and the United States. Our service providers (including Vercel for hosting and Supabase for database services) are contractually obligated to protect your data through industry-standard data processing agreements.
If you have questions about international data transfers, please contact us at info@emitboats.com.
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Our retention periods are determined by the following criteria:
| Data Category | Retention Period | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Lead / Inquiry | 2 years after last contact | Customer relationship management |
| Account Data | Duration of account + 1 year | Service continuity, legal claims |
| Session Logs | 12 months | Security monitoring |
| Analytics | Anonymized (no retention of raw data) | Vercel Analytics default |
| Financial Records | 7 years | Tax and legal obligations |
| Newsletter / Marketing | Until unsubscribed + 30 days | Consent-based |
When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:
While we strive to protect your data, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and enable MFA where available.
Under applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data. We will respond to your request within 30 days (GDPR standard) and at no charge for reasonable requests:
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Request deletion of your personal data where it is no longer needed, or you withdraw consent.
Request limitation of how we use your data while a complaint is investigated.
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format (JSON).
Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent. This does not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects concerning you.
If you are a resident of California, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), provides you with additional rights:
Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources, the business purpose, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.
Request deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
We do not sell or share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. We have no knowledge of selling or sharing the personal information of minors under 16.
We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.
Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
We do not process sensitive personal information for purposes other than those authorized by the CCPA.
To exercise your California privacy rights, please submit a request via our Data Subject Request form or email us at info@emitboats.com. We will verify your identity using information you provide before fulfilling the request. You may designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf.
We collect the following categories of personal information (as defined by the CCPA): identifiers (name, email, IP), commercial information (products or services purchased), internet/electronic activity (website usage), and geolocation data (approximate country/city from IP). We do not collect sensitive personal information such as social security numbers, precise geolocation, or biometric data.
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete it promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.
To exercise any of your privacy rights, please submit a request through one of the following methods:
To protect your privacy, we will verify your identity before processing your request. We will respond within 30 days (extendable by 60 days for complex requests, with notice). Requests are free of charge unless they are manifestly unfounded or excessive.
If you believe we have not handled your personal data in accordance with this policy, please contact us directly so we can resolve your concerns. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction.
We encourage you to contact us first — we will do our best to resolve any issue promptly.
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or operational considerations. When we make material changes, we will:
We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices:
Email: info@emitboats.com
Phone: +20 100 566 4477
Address: Industrial Zone, Behind the Military Airport, Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt