Privacy & Cookie Policy

Oceaneria

(Batchmore B.V. t/a Oceaneria)

1. Who we are

Oceaneria is a yacht crew recruitment platform operated by Batchmore B.V. t/a Oceaneria. We connect yacht owners, captains, and crew for employment opportunities.

2. What data we collect

We may collect personal data that you provide directly, including your name, email address, phone number, location, nationality, and any information submitted through forms.

For candidates, this may include professional details such as CVs, experience, certifications, availability, and job preferences

We may also collect technical data such as IP address, browser type, and website usage through cookies and analytics tools.

3. How we use your data

We use your data to respond to enquiries, provide support, and deliver our recruitment services.

This includes matching candidates with job opportunities, communicating with clients and applicants, and improving our website and processes.

We only use your data for purposes that are relevant to our services.

4. Legal basis for processing

Under GDPR, we process personal data based on:

Your consent, for example when you submit forms or accept cookies

Legitimate interest, including recruitment activities and business operations

Contractual necessity, where processing is required to provide services or place candidates

Your consent, for example when you submit forms or accept cookies
Legitimate interest, including recruitment activities and business operations
Contractual necessity, where processing is required to provide services or place candidates

5. Data sharing and third parties

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share relevant information with yacht owners, captains, or clients when matching candidates to roles.

We also use trusted third-party service providers, including website hosting, CRM systems, and analytics providers. These providers may process personal data on our behalf in order to deliver their services.

All third parties are expected to handle your data securely and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

6. Cookies and analytics

We use cookies to ensure the website functions properly and to improve user experience.

Essential cookies are always active and required for basic functionality.

With your consent, we use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site and improve performance. These tools may process data on our behalf.

7. International data transfers

Some of our service providers, including Google Analytics and GoHighLevel, may process data outside the European Economic Area.

Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are applied in line with GDPR requirements.

8. Data retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy.

Candidate profiles may be stored for future opportunities unless you request removal.

You can request deletion of your data at any time.

9. Your rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to access your personal data, request correction of inaccurate data, request deletion, withdraw consent, and object to certain types of processing.