Sailing Match (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006).
1.Who we are
Sailing Match is a yacht crew placement agency based in Spain. We connect professional sailing crew with sailing yachts worldwide. Sailing Match acts solely as an intermediary platform facilitating connections between sailing crew candidates and yacht owners or captains. We do not employ crew members nor do we enter into employment contracts on behalf of either party.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
2.Collection and Use of Personal Data
2.Collection and Use of Personal Data
We may collect the following personal data,
Full name
Contact details (email, phone number)
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Certificates and licenses
Work history and references
Nationality and passport details
Availability, salary expectations, and preferences
IP address and browser/device information
Data from contact forms or Calendly bookings
We use your data to:
Match you with job opportunities aboard sailing yachts
Communicate with you regarding placement
Share your profile with potential employers (with your prior consent)
Maintain internal records
Improve our website and services
4.Legal Basis for Processing
4.Legal Basis for Processing
For processing special categories of data such as certifications or licenses, explicit consent is obtained from candidates prior to collection and processing.We process your personal data under the following legal bases:
Consent – when you submit your data for recruitment purposes
Contractual Necessity – when data processing is needed to fulfill a placement
Legitimate Interest – to operate and improve our business responsibly
5.Legal Notice (Autonomo)
5.Legal Notice (Autonomo)
Website Owner
Name: Lawrence Walker
Address: Barcelona, Spain
Contact Email: crew@sailing-match.com
Website: https://www.sailing-match.com
Purpose of the Website
This website aims to offer crew recruitment services, connecting sailing yacht professionals with companies seeking crew members.
Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including text, images, design, and source code, is protected by intellectual property rights and may not be reproduced without the express permission of the owner.
Liability
Sailing Match is not responsible for any misuse of the information and content provided on the website. The user assumes full responsibility for any such use.
By accessing and using this website, you agree to the following terms and conditions:
Users agree to make lawful and appropriate use of the site and its contents.
It is strictly forbidden to use this site for any activities that are illegal, immoral, or contrary to public order.
Sailing Match reserves the right to modify the website’s content, design, or structure at any time without prior notice.
The use of services offered through this website may be subject to specific conditions detailed during the registration or booking process.
7.How Long We Keep Your Data
7.How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain your data for up to 2 years from your last interaction with us, unless:
You request earlier deletion
You continue to work with us, in which case data is retained as needed
8.Who we share your data with
8.Who we share your data with
We may share your data with:
Yacht owners and captains
Management companies
Crew payroll or legal entities (for compliance and contracts)
We do not sell your data.
Where data is transferred to countries outside the European Economic Area, we ensure appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or binding corporate rules are in place.
You have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
Withdraw consent at any time
Object to processing
Data portability (receive your data in a structured format)
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
📌 Spanish Data Protection Authority (AEPD)
🔗 https://www.aepd.es
To exercise your rights, please contact us at privacy@sailing-match.com with your request. We will respond within the legally required timeframe.
We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including secure servers, access controls, and encryption where necessary.
11.Automated decision making
11.Automated decision making
We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that has legal or significant effects on you.
12.Updates to this policy
12.Updates 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.”
13.Compliance with the Maritime Labour Convention ( MLC 2006)
Sailing Match complies with the requirements of Regulation 1.4 of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC) regarding recruitment and placement services. This includes:
Ensuring personal data is handled confidentially and only shared with employers with the candidate's consent
Never charging crew any fees for recruitment
Maintaining a complaints procedure
Keeping proper records of placements and candidate information for regulatory purposes
Thank you for trusting Sailing Match. We are committed to handling your data with care and transparency.
Copyright © 2025 SAILING MATCH. All rights reserved.
Copyright © 2025 SAILING MATCH. All rights reserved.
Copyright © 2025 SAILING MATCH. All rights reserved.
