Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy is provided pursuant to Article 13 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation - GDPR) and applies exclusively to all data collected through the website yachtmetaworld.com. This policy details how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this website, and we encourage you to review it periodically.

2. Data Controller

The Data Controller is Mitek Ltd with registered office at Triq Ir Rampa, Balluta Terrace, Block 10 Fl.A6, San Julian - Malta; email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

3. Data Processing Principles and Methods

We process your personal data in compliance with the principles of lawfulness, fairness, transparency, purpose limitation, data minimization, accuracy, storage limitation, integrity, and confidentiality, as outlined in GDPR.   

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Processing is carried out using computer and/or telecommunication tools, with organizational methods and logic strictly related to the purposes indicated.   

4. Purpose of Data Processing and Legal Basis

We collect and process personal data for the following purposes:

  • Contractual Purposes:
    • To manage and fulfill orders, including order processing and delivery.
    • Legal Basis: Performance of a contract (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR).
  • Pre-Contractual Purposes:
    • To respond to inquiries and requests submitted through contact forms (name, surname, email, phone number, and any other information provided).
    • Legal Basis: Performance of pre-contractual measures (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR).
  • Communication:
    • To respond to emails sent voluntarily to our listed email addresses.
    • Legal Basis: Legitimate interest to respond to communication (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).
  • Legal Obligations:
    • To comply with legal obligations, including tax, accounting, and administrative requirements.
    • Legal Basis: Compliance with a legal obligation (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR).
  • Marketing and Profiling:
    • To send marketing communications and conduct profiling activities, with your explicit consent.
    • Legal Basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
    • Explicit consent will be obtained via an opt-in mechanism. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
  • Cookies and Usage Data:
    • We use cookies and collect usage data to improve website functionality and user experience. Please refer to our separate Cookie Policy for detailed information on the types of cookies used, their purposes, and how to manage your preferences.
    • Legal Basis: Consent for non-essential cookies(Article 6(1)(a) GDPR), legitimate interest for essential cookies (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).

We only collect data that is necessary for the stated purposes (data minimization).

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for the time necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and as required by applicable laws. Specifically, data related to contractual obligations will be retained for the duration of the contract and as needed for legal obligations.

6. Data Disclosure

We may disclose your personal data to the following categories of recipients:

  • Logistics companies for order delivery.
  • Banking and payment institutions for payment processing.
  • Tax and legal advisors for compliance with legal obligations.
  • Marketing platforms and newsletter management services (with your consent).
  • Web service providers for website maintenance and hosting.

We will not disclose your personal data to other third parties without your explicit consent, except as required by law.

7. Data Transfer to Third Countries

If it is necessary to transfer personal data to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place. This may include:   

  • Transfers to countries with adequacy decisions from the European Commission.
  • Transfers subject to Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
  • If no adequacy decision or standard contractual clauses exist, then transfer will only occur if one of the exceptions from article 49 of the GDPR is met.

We will provide you with specific information about the safeguards used in each case.

8. User Rights

You have the following rights under GDPR:

  • Right to Access: You can request access to your personal data and obtain a copy.
  • Right to Rectification: You can request the correction of inaccurate data or the completion of incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You can request the deletion of your personal data.
  • Right to Restriction of Processing: You can request the restriction of processing of your data.
  • Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data.
  • Right to Data Portability: You can request to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent for marketing and profiling at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

9. Automated Decision-Making and Profiling

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling.

10. Data Protection Officer (DPO)

Our Data Protection Officer can be contacted at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

11. Cookie Policy

Please refer to our separate Cookie Policy for detailed information on the use of cookies on this website.

12. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be published on this website. We encourage you to review this section regularly.

Last update: 01.04.2025