Last updated: 22/01/2026

1. Introduction

Windermere Boat Sales (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit www.windermereboatsales.co.uk or contact us.

This policy is provided in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Who We Are

Business name: Windermere Boat Sales
Website: www.windermereboatsales.co.uk
Email: sales@windermereboatsales.co.uk
Telephone: 015394 22695
Address: Winander House, Glebe Road, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3HE

We are the data controller responsible for your personal data.

3. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Contact information such as name, email address, and telephone number when you:
    • Make an enquiry
    • Contact us by email or phone
  • Enquiry information relating to boats or services you ask about
  • Technical information such as IP address and basic usage data, collected for security and operational purposes

We do not intentionally collect special category (sensitive) personal data.

4. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Respond to enquiries and provide information about our boats and services
  • Communicate with you regarding potential sales or viewings
  • Maintain and secure our website and systems
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process personal data on the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – where you have contacted us or requested information
  • Legitimate interests – to operate and manage our business effectively
  • Contractual necessity – where processing is required in connection with a sale or service
  • Legal obligation – where we are required to do so by law

6. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or loss.

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to meet legal requirements.

7. Sharing Your Personal Data

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

We may share your data with trusted third parties where necessary, including:

  • Website hosting and IT service providers
  • Professional advisers (such as accountants or legal advisers), where required

All third parties are required to keep your data secure and process it in accordance with UK data protection law.

8. Your Data Protection Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request erasure of your personal data
  • Object to or restrict processing of your data
  • Withdraw consent at any time

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details above.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact:

Email: sales@windermereboatsales.co.uk
Telephone: 015394 22695