• This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains in detail how V-Marine W.L.L ("V-Marine", "we", "us", "our") collects, processes, stores, and protects your personal information when you interact with us, including through our website www.v-marine.com ("Website"), our communications, and participation in our events. 
• This Policy also describes how we use cookies and similar technologies on our Website, and your rights to control their usage. 
• V-Marine W.L.L is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected and that your personal data is handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the Bahrain Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR). 
• By accessing and using our Website, engaging with us via digital channels, or by providing your data through events, exhibitions, or direct communications, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Policy.

• Company Name: V-Marine W.L.L
• Registered Address: Plot A37, Building 1978, Road 1527, Bahrain Investment Wharf, Al Hidd 115, Kingdom of Bahrain
• Commercial Registration Number: 80166 - 2
• Contact Email: info@v-marine.com
• Website: v-marine.com

We collect the following categories of personal data:

3.1 Information You Provide Directly:

• Name, email address, phone number.
• Professional designation, company affiliation.
• City and country of residence.
• Marketing communication preferences.
• Information submitted via forms on our Website.
• Personal data shared at boat shows, exhibitions, and events.
• CVs submitted for employment opportunities.

3.2 Information We Collect Automatically:

• IP address, browser type, device details.
• Geographic location data.
• Website usage statistics (e.g., pages visited, time spent).
• Interaction data via cookies, tracking pixels, and similar technologies.

3.3 Information from Third Parties:

• Referrals from brokers, agents, and authorized dealers.
• Event organizers and partners when you consent to share your details.

We use your personal data for the following purposes:  

• Responding to inquiries and service requests.
• Managing and following up on sales leads.
• Providing customer support and after-sales service.
• Facilitating communications through WhatsApp Business and CRM platforms.
• Sending marketing materials where you have consented.
• Analyzing website usage and improving digital experiences.
• Event management and communication.
• Processing job applications.
• Compliance with legal obligations in Bahrain or other relevant jurisdictions.

We rely on the following lawful bases:

• Consent: For marketing communications, use of cookies, and event registrations.
• Performance of a Contract: When responding to sales inquiries or providing agreed services.
• Legitimate Interests: For business operations, CRM maintenance, and service enhancements.
• Legal Obligations: To comply with Bahrain PDPL and any regulatory authority requirements.

We retain personal data as follows:

• Customer & Lead Data: Retained for 6 years from the last engagement.
• Job Applications: Retained for 12 months unless otherwise agreed.
• Marketing Consents: Until you withdraw consent.
• Website Analytics: Data retained per the lifecycle of cookies (up to 24 months).

We may retain data longer if required for legal claims or regulatory compliance.