Privacy Policy

Yankee Marine Co. (Pty) Ltd

Effective date: 2026/03/24

1. Introduction

Yankee Marine Co. (Pty) Ltd (“Yankee Marine”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, place an order, request a quote, contact us, or use our services.

We process personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (“POPIA”). POPIA sets minimum requirements for lawful processing of personal information in South Africa.

2. Who We Are

Company name: Yankee Marine Co. (Pty) Ltd
Email: info@yankee.co.za
Phone: 

3. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information:

• full name
• phone number
• email address
• delivery and billing address
• company name
• VAT number, where needed
• order and payment details
• quote request details
• boat details and service requirements
• account login details
• records of your communication with us
• website usage data such as IP address, browser type, device data, and cookie data

4. How We Collect Information

We collect information when you:

• visit our website
• fill in a contact form
• request a quote
• place an order
• create an account
• subscribe to marketing updates
• contact us by phone, WhatsApp, email, or social media
• interact with cookies and analytics tools on our website

5. Why We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• process orders and payments
• arrange delivery or collection
• provide quotes
• respond to enquiries
• manage customer accounts
• provide support and after-sales service
• send order updates and service communication
• improve our website, products, and services
• detect fraud, abuse, or security issues
• comply with legal and tax duties
• send marketing communication where permitted by law or where you have agreed to receive it

6. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal information where:

• it is necessary to perform a contract with you
• you have agreed to the processing
• processing is required by law
• processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided your rights are respected

POPIA regulates lawful processing and gives data subjects rights regarding their personal information, including rights related to direct marketing and cross-border data flows.

7. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

• payment gateways
• courier and delivery partners
• website hosting and technology providers
• accounting, legal, and compliance advisers
• customer support tools and CRM systems
• service providers who help us run our website or business
• authorities or regulators where disclosure is required by law

We do not sell your personal information.

8. Cross-Border Transfers

Some of our service providers may store or process personal information outside South Africa. Where this happens, we will take reasonable steps to make sure your information receives an appropriate level of protection in line with POPIA.

9. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• keep the website working properly
• remember your preferences
• understand how visitors use the site
• improve performance
• support marketing and remarketing activity

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some parts of the website may not function properly.

10. Marketing Communication

We may send you product updates, special offers, or service news where allowed by law. You can opt out of marketing messages at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link or contacting us directly.

11. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable technical and organisational steps to protect personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, or destruction.

No internet-based system is fully secure, so while we work to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. How Long We Keep Information

We keep personal information only for as long as needed for the purpose it was collected, or as long as required by law, tax rules, warranty handling, dispute resolution, or record-keeping duties.

13. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

• ask what personal information we hold about you
• request correction of inaccurate information
• request deletion or destruction where appropriate
• object to certain processing
• withdraw consent where consent was the basis for processing
• lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator

14. Complaints

If you have concerns about how we process your personal information, please contact us first.

You may also contact the Information Regulator of South Africa. The Information Regulator is the body established under POPIA to oversee compliance.

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, contact:

Yankee Marine Co. (Pty) Ltd

Email: info@yankee.co.za
Phone: