LAT 52 (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your personal data and your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your information when you visit our website (lat52.com), contact us, register as crew, or request crew services.
We operate in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Dutch privacy legislation.
1. Who We Are
LAT 52 Yacht Crew
Based in the Netherlands
Email: info@lat52.com
Website: https://lat52.com/
We act as the Data Controller for the personal information we collect.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
2.1 When you contact us
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number (optional)
- Message content
- Any information you choose to provide
2.2 When you register as crew
We may collect:
- Full name
- Email address and phone number
- Date of birth
- Nationality
- Passport copy (if provided)
- STCW certificates
- ENG1 / medical certificates
- CoC / CoE
- CV and employment history
- References (if provided)
- Sea time and logbook details
- Photo (optional)
2.3 When yachts request crew
We may collect:
- Contact name
- Yacht name (optional)
- Email address
- Crew request details
- Operational requirements
- Role descriptions
2.4 Automatically-collected website data
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Cookie preferences
- Basic analytics (anonymous)
We do not use invasive tracking or sell data to third parties.
3. How We Use Your Data
We process personal data for the following purposes:
3.1 Crew placement
- Assess your qualifications
- Match you with appropriate yachts
- Share your profile with vetted yacht clients (only with your consent)
- Communicate regarding opportunities
3.2 Yacht staffing
- Provide suitable crew options
- Communicate about your staffing needs
- Maintain long-term placement records (as required)
3.3 Website operations
- Respond to enquiries
- Improve the user experience
- Maintain security
3.4 Legal compliance
We may process data to meet legal obligations under EU law or maritime industry requirements.
We do not perform automated decision-making without human involvement.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on:
- Consent — when you submit a form or register as crew
- Contractual necessity — when you request our services
- Legitimate interest — to operate an efficient and safe recruitment service
- Legal obligation — when regulations require us to retain certain documents
5. How We Share Data
We may share limited personal information with:
Crew recruitment clients (yachts, captains, managers)
Only after:
- You apply for a role or
- You give explicit permission
We never share your data broadly or without a purpose.
Service providers
Secure external services used for:
- Email hosting
- Cloud storage
- Website analytics
- Form submissions
All providers comply with GDPR or equivalent safeguards.
We never sell personal data.
6. How Long We Keep Data
Crew data:
- Stored only as long as necessary for recruitment purposes
- Deleted upon request at any time
Inquiry data:
- We keep contact form submissions for up to 12 months, unless a professional relationship continues.
Legal requirements:
Certain documents (e.g., contracts) may need to be kept longer to comply with tax or employment regulations.
7. Your GDPR Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request restriction of processing
- Object to certain uses
- Receive a copy of your data (“data portability”)
To exercise your rights, contact: info@lat52.com
We respond to all requests within 30 days.
8. International Transfers
If your data is shared with a yacht or employer outside the EU, we ensure:
- Your explicit consent
- Appropriate safeguards and secure transfer
- Strict confidentiality and limited use
9. Cookies
LAT 52 uses minimal, non-invasive cookies for:
- Website functionality
- Anonymous analytics
- Security
You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
A full Cookie Policy is available separately.
10. Data Security
We take data protection seriously and use:
- Encrypted communication
- Secure servers
- Access limitations
- Strong passwords and authentication
- Regular security reviews
However, no online transmission is completely secure, and users submit data at their own risk.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal or operational changes.
The update date will always be shown at the top.
12. Contact
For questions or GDPR requests, email:
info@lat52.com