Privacy Policy

Last updated: 29/12/2025

Marine Sales Scotland (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or interact with us.

We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

H.Prosser & Sons Ltd T/A Marine Sales Scotland
Cameron House Marina, Loch Lomond, Dunbartonshire, G83 8QZ
Email: ian@prossermarine.co.uk
Phone: 01389 467 373

For the purposes of data protection law, Marine Sales Scotland is the data controller.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

Information you provide to us

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Postal address
  • Details provided via enquiry, contact, or quotation forms
  • Information related to boat sales, purchases, or brokerage enquiries

Information collected automatically

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on the site
  • Device and operating system information

This data is collected using cookies and similar technologies (see Section 8).

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Respond to enquiries and requests
  • Provide information about boats, services, or listings
  • Manage sales, purchases, and brokerage services
  • Communicate with you regarding your enquiry or transaction
  • Improve our website and services
  • Meet legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – where you have explicitly agreed
  • Contract – where processing is necessary to perform a contract
  • Legal obligation – where required by law
  • Legitimate interests – to operate and improve our business, provided your rights do not override these interests

5. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share your data with:

  • Professional advisers (e.g. legal, accounting)
  • IT and website service providers
  • Payment processors or financial institutions (where applicable)
  • Regulatory or law enforcement authorities where legally required

All third parties are required to respect the security of your data and to treat it in accordance with the law.

6. Data Storage and Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, or alteration.

Your data is stored securely and only retained for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal and accounting requirements.

7. Your Data Protection Rights

You have the right to:

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

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.

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

8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and user experience.

Cookies may:

  • Help analyse website traffic
  • Remember user preferences

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

9. Third-Party Links

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

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Last updated” date will be revised accordingly.

11. Contact Us

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

Marine Sales Scotland
Email: ian@prossermarine.co.uk
Phone: 01389 467 373