Privacy Policy

Introduction

ALK Yachting respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information entrusted to us.

Introduction

ALK Yachting respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information entrusted to us.

Last updated: 3 August 2026

1. Introduction

ALK Yachting respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information entrusted to us.

This Privacy Policy explains how ALK Yachting collects, uses, stores and protects personal information when you visit our website, contact us or request assistance in relation to the sale, purchase or charter of a yacht.

For any question concerning this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal information, you may contact us at:

2. Personal Information We Collect

ALK Yachting only collects personal information that is reasonably necessary to respond to client enquiries and provide the requested services.

Depending on your enquiry, this information may include:

your name and surname;
your email address;
your telephone number;
your preferred contact method;
information concerning a yacht you own or represent;
your yacht purchase or charter requirements;
your preferred destination, dates, budget and other relevant preferences;
information and documents voluntarily provided by you;
correspondence exchanged with ALK Yachting by email, telephone, WhatsApp, social media or through the website;
limited technical information generated when visiting the website, such as an IP address, browser type and basic security or server logs.

Please do not provide confidential or sensitive information unless it is reasonably necessary for your request.

3. How We Use Your Information

ALK Yachting uses personal information only for legitimate professional purposes connected with the client’s request.

Your information may be used to:

receive, review and respond to your enquiry;
communicate with you regarding your request;
understand your yacht sale, purchase or charter requirements;
identify yachts, opportunities or services that may correspond to your request;
organise introductions, communications, inspections or viewings;
prepare, negotiate, establish or perform brokerage, charter, purchase, sale or other related agreements;
verify information where reasonably necessary for a transaction;
maintain appropriate business and transaction records;
comply with accounting, taxation, regulatory or other legal obligations;
protect the security and proper operation of our website and communications.

ALK Yachting does not use personal information for purposes unrelated to the service requested without an appropriate legal basis.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Depending on the circumstances, ALK Yachting processes personal information on one or more of the following legal grounds:

taking steps at your request before entering into a contract;
preparing, entering into or performing a contract;
complying with a legal or regulatory obligation;
pursuing legitimate business interests, provided that these interests do not override your rights and freedoms;
your consent, where consent is required.

Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time.

5. Confidentiality and Sharing of Information

ALK Yachting treats client information as confidential.

Personal information is not sold, rented or disclosed to third parties for unrelated commercial purposes.

Information may only be disclosed when reasonably necessary:

to respond to or process your request;
to identify or present a suitable yacht or opportunity;
to communicate with yacht owners, buyers, charterers, central agents, yacht managers, captains, brokers or other relevant industry professionals;
to prepare, negotiate, establish, finalise or perform a contract or transaction;
where certain names, contact details, identification information, yacht information or contractual information must be included in an agreement;
to professional advisers, accountants, legal advisers or insurers where necessary;
to website hosting, email, communications, document storage or other technical service providers used for the operation of ALK Yachting;
where disclosure is required by law, regulation, court order or a competent authority;
where necessary to establish, exercise or defend legal rights.

Only the information reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose will be disclosed.

Where appropriate, third parties receiving personal information will be expected to handle it confidentially and in accordance with applicable data protection requirements.

Before information is transmitted to a yacht owner, broker, charter company or other professional for the purpose of a specific transaction, ALK Yachting may inform the client of the intended communication where reasonably possible.

6. International Communications and Transfers

As ALK Yachting operates internationally, a client request may involve yacht owners, brokers, charter companies or professional partners located outside Malta or outside the European Economic Area.

Where personal information must be transferred internationally, ALK Yachting will limit the information shared to what is reasonably necessary for the client’s request or transaction and will take appropriate steps where required by applicable data protection law.

7. Data Retention

Personal information will only be retained for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.

The applicable retention period may depend on:

the nature and status of the client enquiry;
whether a contractual or professional relationship has been established;
the duration of a yacht sale, purchase or charter process;
legal, accounting, taxation or regulatory requirements;
the need to establish, exercise or defend legal rights.

Enquiries that do not result in a continuing professional relationship may be deleted or anonymised when they are no longer reasonably required.

Information forming part of a contract, transaction, invoice or legally required business record may be retained for the period required by applicable law.

8. Data Security

ALK Yachting takes reasonable organisational and technical precautions to protect personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, loss, misuse or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Clients are therefore encouraged not to transmit highly confidential documentation through unsecured communication channels unless necessary.

9. Your Data Protection Rights

Subject to the conditions and limitations established by applicable law, you may have the right to:

request access to your personal information;
request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;
request deletion of your information;
request restriction of processing;
object to certain processing activities;
request the portability of certain information;
withdraw your consent where processing is based on consent;
lodge a complaint with the competent data protection authority.

Requests relating to personal information may be sent to:

ALK Yachting may request reasonable information to verify the identity of the person making the request before disclosing or modifying personal information.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Information and Data Protection Commissioner in Malta.

10. Marketing Communications

ALK Yachting will not automatically add persons submitting an enquiry to a marketing mailing list.

News, yacht opportunities or promotional communications will only be sent where there is an appropriate legal basis.

Recipients may ask to stop receiving such communications at any time by contacting contact@alkyachting.com or by using any unsubscribe option included in the communication.

11. Cookies and Website Technology

The website may use cookies or similar technologies that are strictly necessary for its security, basic operation and functionality.

Optional analytics, advertising or tracking cookies will not be activated without the visitor’s consent where such consent is required by law.

Visitors must be given the opportunity to accept or reject optional cookies and to modify their preferences.

Further information may be provided in a separate Cookie Policy or cookie-management panel available on the website.

12. External Websites and Communication Platforms

The ALK Yachting website may contain links to external websites, social media pages, WhatsApp or third-party platforms.

ALK Yachting is not responsible for the privacy practices, security or content of independent third-party websites and platforms. Visitors are encouraged to review the privacy information provided by those third parties.

13. Children's Personal Information

ALK Yachting’s services are not directed towards children.

ALK Yachting does not knowingly collect personal information directly from children without appropriate authorisation. Where information relating to a minor is necessary for a charter or contractual arrangement, it should be provided by the minor’s parent, guardian or duly authorised representative.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

ALK Yachting may update this Privacy Policy when necessary to reflect changes in its services, website, professional practices or legal obligations.

The latest version will be published on this page with the applicable “Last updated” date.

15. Contact

For questions, requests or concerns concerning personal information or this Privacy Policy, please contact: