Safeguarding Your Data: GDPR Compliance

GDPR Compliance Commitment

Last Updated: September 8, 2025

Salty Matey Maritime Co, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, is dedicated to ensuring full compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users within the European Economic Area (EEA). This policy outlines our practices for the collection, processing, and safeguarding of your personal information.

Terminology Explained

For the purposes of this policy, the following terms are defined as:

• Account: A personalized account established for you to utilize our services.
• Company: Salty Matey Maritime Co, headquartered at 1847 Harbor Drive, Miami, FL 33131, USA.
• Cookies: Compact data files stored on your device to monitor browsing behavior. Refer to our Delectable Delights: Our Cookie Policy .
• Data Steward: Salty Matey Maritime Co, orchestrating the objectives and methods of data management.
• Data Handler: External entities processing data on our behalf.
• A data subject is the individual whose personal information is being processed. A data subject refers to the person whose personal data is being handled or utilized.
• Personal data encompasses any information that can be used to identify an individual. Personal data is any data that relates to and can be used to identify a specific person.
• Service: Our website and specialized marine outfitting solutions.

Data Stewardship Details

Salty Matey Maritime Co serves as the Data Controller for personal information gathered through our offerings. Reach us at:

Salty Matey Maritime Co
1847 Harbor Drive, Miami, FL 33131, USA
Email: ahoy@saltymatey.com
Phone: (305) 621-7489 | +1 +1

Legal Foundations for Data Processing

We process personal information based on:

• Consent: Your clear consent to process data for specific objectives.
• Contract: Necessity to execute an agreement with you.
• Adherence to Legal Responsibilities. Alignment with Regulatory Mandates.
• Justified Interests. Our Commitment to Delivering and Enhancing Services, Prioritizing Your Rights.

Categories of Data Gathered.

We gather:

• Personal Information: Full name, email address, phone number, physical address, company specifics, social media accounts, payment details (handled by external providers).
• Utilization Data: IP address, browser type, visited pages, time spent, device IDs.
• Cookies: Harnessing data-driven insights for enhanced analytics and personalized experiences. Explore our Cookie Policy .

Our Data Utilization Practices

We leverage personal data to:

• Deliver and sustain our services, including account administration.
• Provide comprehensive marine equipment outfitting solutions to fulfill contractual obligations.
• Communicate with you through email, phone, or SMS to keep you informed about updates and special offers.
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance the quality of our services.
• Oversee business transfers or handle legal necessities.

Discover our Services To explore our comprehensive suite of products and services.

Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose data with:

• Third-party service providers for analytics and service implementation.
• Affiliated entities and business collaborators for promotional purposes.
• Relevant legal entities when necessary.
• Other stakeholders with your approval.

Cross-border Data Transfers

Data may be shared internationally, including to our headquarters in the USA. We implement safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses to ensure GDPR compliance.

Data Retention Period

We maintain personal information solely for the duration required to fulfill the stated purposes or to adhere to legal requirements. Analytical usage data is retained for shorter timeframes.

Safeguarding Your Data

We safeguard your data through:

• Encryption during transmission and storage.
• Periodic security assessments.
• Comprehensive access management and employee education.

While no approach offers complete infallibility, we cannot assure absolute protection.

Your GDPR Entitlements

If you reside in the EEA, you are entitled to:

• Access: Obtain copies of your information.
• Rectification of Records Amend Inaccurate Information
• Erasure: Demand Data Erasure
• Restrict Data Processing Constrain the Use of Your Data
• Object: Raise an objection to our data processing activities.
• Portability of Your Data: Migrate your data to a different organization.

Enact these rights through our Your Privacy Preferences page.

Revoking Consent

You can revoke consent for data processing at any time by reaching out to us or utilizing our Privacy Preferences form.

Submitting a Complaint

If you believe we've breached GDPR, you may file a complaint with an EEA supervisory authority in your country of residence or employment.

Safeguarding Young Users' Privacy

Our offerings are not designed for individuals below the age of 16. We do not intentionally gather data from minors without parental approval.

Updates to This Policy

We may revise this policy, informing you via email or a website announcement. Kindly check this page periodically for any changes.