Privacy Policy

Surge Yachting Ltd (trading as Surge Crew) is committed to protecting your personal data.

This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who we are

Surge Yachting Ltd (Company No. 16952788), trading as Surge Crew, is a yacht crew recruitment and placement business.

Contact email: crew@surgeyachting.com

2. Personal data we collect

We may collect personal data including contact details, CVs, qualifications, certification, employment history, and references.

3. How we use your data

Personal data is used solely for recruitment and placement purposes, communication with candidates and clients, and compliance with legal obligations.

4. Lawful basis for processing

We process personal data based on consent, legitimate interests, and legal obligations where applicable.

5. Data sharing

Personal data may be shared with yacht owners, captains, management companies, and trusted third-party service providers where necessary for recruitment purposes.

6. Data retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary, typically reviewed after 24–36 months, and securely deleted when no longer required.

7. Your rights

You have the right to access, rectify, erase, or restrict processing of your personal data, and to withdraw consent at any time.

8. Data security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

9. Complaints

If you have concerns about how your data is handled, please contact us at crew@surgeyachting.com. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

10. Updates to this notice

The latest version of this Privacy Notice will always be available on our website or on request.