{"id":262,"date":"2025-12-04T19:55:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T19:55:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lat52.com\/?page_id=262"},"modified":"2025-12-04T19:56:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T19:56:38","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lat52.com\/index.php\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>LAT 52 (\u201cwe\u201d, \u201cour\u201d, \u201cus\u201d) 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We operate in accordance with the <strong>General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)<\/strong> and Dutch privacy legislation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Who We Are<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>LAT 52 Yacht Crew<\/strong><br>Based in the Netherlands<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@lat52.com\">info@lat52.com<\/a><br>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/lat52.com\/\">https:\/\/lat52.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We act as the <strong>Data Controller<\/strong> for the personal information we collect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. What Personal Data We Collect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2.1 When you contact us<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone number (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Message content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any information you choose to provide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2.2 When you register as crew<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We may collect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email address and phone number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Date of birth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nationality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passport copy (if provided)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>STCW certificates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ENG1 \/ medical certificates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CoC \/ CoE<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CV and employment history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>References (if provided)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sea time and logbook details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photo (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2.3 When yachts request crew<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We may collect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contact name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yacht name (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crew request details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operational requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Role descriptions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2.4 Automatically-collected website data<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>IP address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Browser type<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Device information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cookie preferences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basic analytics (anonymous)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We do <em>not<\/em> use invasive tracking or sell data to third parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. How We Use Your Data<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We process personal data for the following purposes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3.1 Crew placement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assess your qualifications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Match you with appropriate yachts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share your profile with vetted yacht clients (only with your consent)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicate regarding opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3.2 Yacht staffing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provide suitable crew options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicate about your staffing needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain long-term placement records (as required)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3.3 Website operations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Respond to enquiries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve the user experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3.4 Legal compliance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We may process data to meet legal obligations under EU law or maritime industry requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We do <strong>not<\/strong> perform automated decision-making without human involvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Legal Basis for Processing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We process personal data based on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Consent<\/strong> \u2014 when you submit a form or register as crew<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contractual necessity<\/strong> \u2014 when you request our services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legitimate interest<\/strong> \u2014 to operate an efficient and safe recruitment service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legal obligation<\/strong> \u2014 when regulations require us to retain certain documents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. How We Share Data<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We may share limited personal information with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Crew recruitment clients (yachts, captains, managers)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Only after:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You apply for a role <strong>or<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You give explicit permission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We never share your data broadly or without a purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Service providers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Secure external services used for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Email hosting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cloud storage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Website analytics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Form submissions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All providers comply with GDPR or equivalent safeguards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We <strong>never<\/strong> sell personal data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. How Long We Keep Data<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Crew data:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stored <strong>only as long as necessary<\/strong> for recruitment purposes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deleted upon request at any time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inquiry data:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We keep contact form submissions for up to <strong>12 months<\/strong>, unless a professional relationship continues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legal requirements:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Certain documents (e.g., contracts) may need to be kept longer to comply with tax or employment regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Your GDPR Rights<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You have the right to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Access<\/strong> your personal data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Correct<\/strong> inaccurate information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Request deletion<\/strong> (\u201cright to be forgotten\u201d)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Withdraw consent<\/strong> at any time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Request restriction<\/strong> of processing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Object<\/strong> to certain uses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Receive a copy<\/strong> of your data (\u201cdata portability\u201d)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To exercise your rights, contact: <strong><a href=\"mailto:info@lat52.com\">info@lat52.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We respond to all requests within <strong>30 days<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. International Transfers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your data is shared with a yacht or employer outside the EU, we ensure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your explicit consent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appropriate safeguards and secure transfer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strict confidentiality and limited use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. Cookies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>LAT 52 uses minimal, non-invasive cookies for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Website functionality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anonymous analytics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can manage cookies through your browser settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A full Cookie Policy is available separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. Data Security<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We take data protection seriously and use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Encrypted communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secure servers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access limitations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong passwords and authentication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular security reviews<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, no online transmission is completely secure, and users submit data at their own risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>11. Changes to This Policy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal or operational changes.<br>The update date will always be shown at the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>12. Contact<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions or GDPR requests, email:<br><strong><a href=\"mailto:info@lat52.com\">info@lat52.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LAT 52 (\u201cwe\u201d, \u201cour\u201d, \u201cus\u201d) 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. 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