Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

Green Boat Engines (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit or buy from greenboatengines.nl, how we use it, and the rights you have under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Dutch data protection law.

1. Who we are

Green Boat Engines 3631 NP Nieuwersluis, Netherlands VAT / BTW: NL001565913B83 Email: help@greenboatengines.nl

Green Boat Engines is the “data controller” responsible for your personal data collected through this website.

2. What data we collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

  • Order & account data: name, billing and shipping address, email address, phone number, and order history.
  • Payment data: payment is processed by our payment provider. We do not store full card details on our servers. (See Section 5.)
  • Account credentials: if you create an account, your username and an encrypted password.
  • Communications: the content of messages you send us via forms, email, service requests, warranty claims, or quote requests.
  • Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited, collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies. (See Section 8.)
  • Marketing preferences: whether you have opted in to receive our newsletter or special offers.

3. How and why we use your data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

Purpose Legal basis under GDPR
Processing and delivering your orders Performance of a contract
Managing your account Performance of a contract
Handling service, repair, warranty and quote requests Performance of a contract / legitimate interest
Customer support and answering enquiries Legitimate interest
Sending newsletters and special offers Your consent
Meeting legal and tax obligations (e.g. invoicing) Legal obligation
Improving and securing our website Legitimate interest
Preventing fraud and abuse Legitimate interest

You can withdraw consent for marketing at any time (see Section 7).

4. How long we keep your data

We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes above:

  • Order and invoice records: retained for 7 years, as required by Dutch tax law.
  • Account data: kept until you ask us to delete your account.
  • Marketing data: kept until you unsubscribe.
  • Enquiry/support messages: kept for as long as needed to resolve your request and a reasonable period afterwards.

5. Who we share your data with

We do not sell your personal data. We share it only with trusted parties who help us run our business, and only as needed:

  • Payment provider: [e.g. Mollie / Stripe / PayPal — insert your processor] to process payments securely.
  • Shipping and logistics partners: to deliver your engine or parts across Europe.
  • IT and hosting providers: who host this website and store data on our behalf.
  • Accountant / tax authorities: to meet legal obligations.

Where any partner processes data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place.

6. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to make the website work, remember your cart and preferences, analyse traffic, and (where you consent) support marketing. You can manage your preferences through our cookie banner or your browser settings. For full details, see our Cookie Policy. (Create this page, or merge this section into the policy if you prefer a single document.)

7. Your rights

Under the GDPR you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”), where applicable.
  • Restrict or object to processing.
  • Data portability — receive your data in a portable format.
  • Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting prior lawful processing.

To exercise any of these rights, email us at help@greenboatengines.nl. We will respond within one month. We may ask you to verify your identity first.

8. How we protect your data

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against loss, misuse, and unauthorised access — including encrypted connections (SSL), restricted access, and secure hosting. While no online service can be guaranteed 100% secure, we work to keep your information safe.

9. Complaints

If you believe we have not handled your personal data properly, please contact us first at help@greenboatengines.nl so we can put it right. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority:

Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens Website: autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be published on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

11. Contact

Questions about this policy or your data? Reach us at:

Green Boat Engines Email: help@greenboatengines.nl 3631 NP Nieuwersluis, Netherlands