Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Azimut Yachts Albania is the exclusive authorized dealer of Azimut Yachts in Albania, operating under the laws of the Republic of Albania. We are engaged in the sale, brokerage, and charter of luxury motor yachts.

Company: Azimut Yachts Albania
Address: Tirana, Albania
Email: info@azimutalbania.com
Phone: +355 00 000 0000

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Full name, email address, phone number and postal address when you submit an inquiry, request a quote, or book a viewing appointment
• Financial information (income range, financing preferences) when discussed in the context of a yacht purchase
• Passport or identity document details when required for charter agreements or official purchase contracts under Albanian maritime law
• Communication history — emails, messages, call notes — relating to your interest in purchasing or chartering a vessel
• Preferred yacht models, budget range, and usage intentions (private use, commercial charter, racing, cruising)

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs
• Geolocation data (country/region level, not precise GPS location)
• Cookie identifiers and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy below)

2.3 Information from Third Parties

• Information from Azimut Yachts S.p.A. (Italy) in connection with factory orders, warranty registrations, or product inquiries
• Information from financing partners or insurance brokers when you request assistance with yacht financing or marine insurance
• Publicly available information relevant to due diligence for high-value transactions

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• Processing inquiries — to respond to your requests about yacht models, pricing, availability for purchase or charter
• Sales and contracts — to prepare quotations, purchase agreements, and registration documents for yacht sales under Albanian law and international maritime conventions
• Charter management — to prepare charter agreements, verify skipper licenses, collect crew manifests, and comply with port authority requirements
• After-sales service — to manage warranty claims, schedule maintenance, and coordinate with Azimut service centers
• Marketing — to send you information about new Azimut models, events, boat shows, and promotions (only with your explicit consent)
• Legal compliance — to meet obligations under Albanian commercial law, anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, and maritime authority requirements
• Website improvement — to analyze usage and improve the performance and content of our website

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Contract performance — processing necessary to execute a yacht purchase or charter agreement with you
• Legitimate interest — to manage our business, respond to inquiries, and maintain client relationships
• Legal obligation — to comply with Albanian laws, tax regulations, maritime authority requirements, and AML obligations
• Consent — for marketing communications, cookies, and any processing you have explicitly agreed to

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal information with:

• Azimut Yachts S.p.A. (Italy) — for factory orders, warranty registration, and product configuration
• Port authorities and maritime agencies — as required by Albanian and international maritime law for vessel registration, charter permits, and crew manifests
• Financing and insurance partners — when you request marine financing or insurance brokerage services
• Legal and accounting professionals — for compliance with tax obligations and transaction structuring
• Technology service providers — hosting, email, CRM, and analytics tools operating under strict data processing agreements
• Law enforcement — when required by law or to protect our legal rights

We do not sell your personal data to any third party.

6. International Data Transfers

As an authorized dealer of an Italian manufacturer, some of your data may be transferred to Azimut Yachts S.p.A. in Italy, which is subject to EU GDPR regulations. Any such transfers are conducted under appropriate safeguards including standard contractual clauses.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for the following periods:

• Purchase and charter contracts — 10 years from contract completion, as required by Albanian commercial law
• Inquiry and pre-sale correspondence — 3 years from last contact
• Marketing consent records — until consent is withdrawn plus 1 year
• Website analytics data — 26 months (anonymized after 14 months)
• AML due diligence records — 5 years from transaction date as required by law

8. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access — to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to rectification — to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to erasure — to request deletion of your data where there is no lawful basis to retain it
• Right to restriction — to request that we limit the processing of your data in certain circumstances
• Right to data portability — to receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Right to object — to object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
• Right to withdraw consent — at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: info@azimutalbania.com. We will respond within 30 days of receiving your request.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include SSL encryption, access controls, secure data storage, and staff confidentiality obligations. However, no transmission over the internet is completely secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or business operations. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised effective date. For significant changes, we will notify you by email where we hold your contact details.

12. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Azimut Yachts Albania
Tirana, Albania
Email: info@azimutalbania.com
Phone: +355 00 000 0000