1 - IntroductionWe protect your personal data in line with the requirements of the
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The GDPR requires data controllers such as ourselves to document our lawful basis for processing personal data. It also gives you rights over how your data is processed. This privacy policy documents the data we collect, why and how we process it, and how to exercise your rights.
1.1 - Data controller
The data controller responsible for this website is Boatability, who can be contacted at Unit 8, Trafalgar Wharf, Hamilton Road, Portchester, PO6 4PX.
This website contains links to third-party websites, which have their own data controllers and privacy policies. This privacy policy applies only to this website.
1.2 - Lawful basis for processing
For each method by which we collect personal data, this privacy policy documents our lawful basis for processing the data. Where we rely on your consent to process your data, we explain how you can withdraw your consent and delete your data.
1.3 - Individual rights
The GDPR gives you rights over how your personal data is processed. You can exercise your rights by contacting us. In some cases you can also exercise your rights through automated systems, as described at the relevant points in this privacy policy.
1.4 - Security
The GDPR requires us to implement appropriate technical measures to protect data. We verify the identity of any individual who requests access to data before granting access. We use Transport Layer Security (TLS, also known as SSL) to encrypt any data you supply to us through our website. Additional technical measures are described at the relevant points in this privacy policy.
1.5 - Disclosures
In addition to any sharing of data described elsewhere in this privacy policy, we may disclose data for legal reasons. If we suspect criminal activity we may disclose data relating to those involved or affected to the appropriate authorities. We may also be obliged to disclose data if we receive a request from an appropriate authority.
1.6 Changes to this privacy policy
We may occasionally make changes to this privacy policy. Following any changes, the date at the top of this privacy policy will be updated. If any change allows for wider access to data, such changes will only apply to data collected after the date of the updated privacy policy.
2 - Cookies2.1 - We use cookies on our website to facilitate proper functioning and analyse how users interact with the site. You have the right to reject the use of cookies, accept only essential cookies or to accept all cookies.
Non-essential cookies, for example for statistics or analytics, are deployed only on the basis of user consent. You can adjust your cookie preferences at any time by clearing the cookie cache in your web browser, which will present you with the cookie consent management platform when you visit the Boatability website again.
3 - Data collected when you contact us
3.1 - Forms
When submitting a form on this website, the submitted data is sent to us. When someone visits
www.boatability.co.uk we use a third party service, Google Analytics, to collect standard internet log information and details of visitor behaviour patterns. We do this to find out things such as the number of visitors to the various parts of the site. This information is only processed in a way which does not identify anyone. We do not make, and do not allow Google to make, any attempt to find out the identities of those visiting our website. If we do want to collect personally identifiable information through our website, we will be up front about this. We will make it clear when we collect personal information and will explain what we intend to do with it. We may use this data to contact you in relation to your enquiry. Access to data we collect is limited to the members of our staff who require that data to perform their duties.
Lawful basis for processing: Pursuance of our legitimate interests
Why? To respond to your query
4 - Data collected by third parties on our behalf
4.1 - Guru.com
Our site is hosted by Guru Limited (registered company number 04625539 in England and Wales). Spoton.net logs all requests in order to determine the causes of reported faults and to detect and block suspicious traffic. The log records the time of the request, your IP address, the requested resource, the referring site (if specified by your browser), and your browser’s user agent string (which will usually include the name and version of your browser and operating system). Log files are deleted after ninety days.
Lawful basis for processing: Compliance with a legal obligation
Why? To comply with the GDPR obligation to implement appropriate technical measures to protect data
Lawful basis for processing: Compliance with a legal obligation
Why? To comply with the GDPR obligation to implement appropriate technical measures to protect data
4.2 - Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to track visitor interaction with our site in order to produce statistical reports. Google collects details of the pages you view and the time you viewed them, the features of your browser, and your IP address. For more information on how Google handles the data it collects, see
Google’s privacy policy.
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking on our site, see the Google Analytics section of
our cookie policy. To opt out of Google Analytics tracking on all sites, use the
Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Lawful basis for processing: Pursuance of our legitimate interests
Why? To allow us to analyse how visitors interaction with our site in order to improve our site and our services
5 - Other data collected by third parties
5.1 - Facebook page widget
When you view a page containing the Facebook page widget, your browser connects to Facebook. For more information on how Facebook handles the data it collects, see
Facebook’s privacy policy.
5.2 -YouTube video player
When you view a page containing the YouTube video player, your browser connects to YouTube. For more information on how Google (the operator of YouTube) handles the data it collects, see
Google’s privacy policy.
6 - Third party links
6.1 - Our website may contain links to other websites or applications which are not controlled by Boatability. Boatability is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such other websites or applications. As such, visiting these other websites or applications is at your own risk.
7 - Updated
7.1 - This policy was updated on the 9th October 2023.