Privacy Policy

By accessing our website and using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy as well as the data collection and processing practices described herein.

To this end, Catana Catamarans and all its collaborators undertake to:

• Collect and process only data with a specific and legitimate purpose determined in advance;

• Collect data only under one of the following circumstances:

  • Data necessary for the execution of contracts and services requested

  • Your express and specific consent

  • The company’s duly justified legitimate interest

• Collect and process only data strictly necessary for the intended purposes;

• Retain data only for a limited period consistent with the services provided;

• Transfer data only when necessary, and in compliance with legal security requirements;

• Ensure respect for your rights and the conditions of their exercise.

1 – INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1 Information you provide directly

By using our services, you may transmit information to us, some of which may identify you (“personal data”). This occurs in particular when you complete our contact forms.

The data necessary for the use of the service that we may collect include:

• Last name

• First name

• Email address

• Postal address

• Zip code

• City

• Country / State

• Language

• Telephone number

• Boat model

• Mobility

• Position

• Contract type

• Curriculum vitae

• Cover letter

• Username

• Encrypted (non-reversible) password

• Copies of any correspondence exchanged with Catana Catamarans

• Details of your visits to our website

For each form, mandatory data are indicated with an asterisk, while other fields are optional.

1.2 Information we collect automatically

During each of your visits, we may collect, in compliance with applicable legislation and with your consent where required, information relating to the devices you use to access our services or the networks from which you connect. This includes your IP addresses, login data, types and versions of browsers used, types and versions of plug-ins, operating systems and platforms, browsing data on our site (such as pages visited, content viewed, search terms used, and time spent on pages).

This information is collected through cookies and may also be used to improve the functionality and performance of the application you are using.

1.3 How your personal data is collected

Data may be provided directly by you when filling out forms on the company’s websites and applications or when you explicitly consent.
Technical information is collected via your browser (operating system, browser type) or through cookies.

2 – RETENTION PERIOD OF YOUR DATA

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including to meet any legal, accounting, or reporting obligations.

To determine the appropriate retention period, we consider the nature and sensitivity of the data, the potential risks of unauthorized use or disclosure, the purposes of processing, and whether these can be achieved by other means, as well as applicable legal requirements.

Retention periods are as follows:

• 5 years from the end of the customer relationship

• 3 years for prospects from the date of last website visit

• 13 months for cookies from the date they are placed on your device

• Geolocation data: only for the duration of the session or browsing

3 – USE OF DATA

Catana Catamarans collects and processes your data only for specific purposes and to the extent necessary, including:

3.1 Managing your registrations

We may request information such as your email address to send you updates and news. You may unsubscribe at any time by following the link provided in our emails.
Processing is based on your consent.

3.2 Communicating with you

Certain data is collected and processed as part of the commercial relationship (e.g. after-sales service). This enables us to communicate with you, fulfill contractual obligations, or defend our legal rights.
It also allows us to inform you of changes to our services and improve them.

3.3 Communicating with third parties

We may use your information if we believe it is necessary to defend our rights in legal proceedings, comply with legal obligations, act against illegal activity, or ensure IT system security.

3.4 Processing your order

We cannot execute contracts without certain data. Transaction data (date, amount, delivery address) may be retained, but not your payment details.

4 – RECIPIENTS OF THE INFORMATION COLLECTED

We may share your personal data with subcontractors for technical services, payment services, analytics, or business applications, strictly as necessary and under legal safeguards.

This includes:

• Service providers for contract execution or to improve services

• Technical subcontractors (hosting, data storage, IT security)

• Analytics providers to improve our website

• Software solution providers for business management

• Legal obligations, emergencies, or in case of company restructuring or sale

5 – WHERE YOUR DATA IS TRANSFERRED

5.1 Data transfers

We strive to keep your data within the European Union. However, some providers may be located outside the EU.
Before any transfer, Catana Catamarans ensures appropriate safeguards (such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses).

5.2 Hosting

Our data is hosted by OVH in France, via dedicated or shared servers. More information on their data protection policy is available here:https://www.ovh.com/fr/protection-donnees-personnelles/.

6 – USER RIGHTS

Under EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR), you have the following rights regarding your data:

• Right of access: know what data we hold about you

• Right to rectification and erasure: correct or delete your data

• Right to object: object to processing or sharing

• Right to data portability: request a digital copy or transfer to another provider

• Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities

• Right to define instructions regarding your data after your death

Requests can be sent by email to: dpao@catanagroup.com
Or by post: Zone Technique du Port – 66140 Canet-en-Roussillon – France
Proof of identity may be required.

7 – MINORS

Under French law, minors under 18 may request the deletion of their data.
Deletion may be limited when required for public interest, legal obligations, or freedom of information.

8 – COOKIES

8.1 What is a cookie?

A cookie is a file stored on your device during browsing, subject to your consent.

8.2 Purpose of cookies

Cookies may be used to:

• Remember login information

• Apply security measures

• Adapt display preferences

• Establish audience statistics (e.g. Google Analytics)

• Personalize your experience with targeted advertising

8.3 User choices

You can manage or refuse cookies via your browser settings or the consent banner on our site.

• Technical cookies: essential for navigation; refusal may affect functionality.

• Analytics cookies: measure traffic and improve ergonomics.

• Advertising cookies: avoid repetition and improve targeting.

• Third-party cookies: e.g. YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn; governed by their own privacy policies.

More info:http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/ and http://www.cnil.fr/vos-droits/vos-traces/les-cookies/

9 – SECURITY

Catana Catamarans implements technical and organizational measures (SSL certificate, encryption, firewalls, antivirus, access controls) to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and security of your data and to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.