Legal & Compliance

Our commitment to transparency, privacy, and regulatory compliance

Privacy Policy

1.1 Introduction

Marina ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of individuals who visit our website or interact with us. This Privacy Policy is provided in accordance with the Irish Data Protection Acts 1988–2018 and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). It explains how we collect, process, store and protect personal data in connection with our website and related communications. Access to the Marina platform is granted only under separate written agreements and is not governed by this website.

1.2 Data We Collect

We may collect personal data including:

  • Contact information submitted via forms
  • Business details provided voluntarily
  • Technical data such as IP address, browser type, device identifiers and usage logs
  • Communication or enquiry content sent to us

We do not collect sensitive personal data unless explicitly provided for a defined purpose.

1.3 How We Use Personal Data

We process personal data to:

  • Respond to enquiries or requests
  • Provide information about our services
  • Improve and secure our website
  • Manage our business operations
  • Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

1.4 Legal Basis for Processing

Processing is carried out under one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Legitimate interests (responding to enquiries, maintaining website security)
  • Consent (marketing communications, non-essential cookies)
  • Legal obligations

1.5 Data Sharing

We do not sell personal data. We may share data with trusted service providers who operate strictly under data-processing agreements, or where required by Irish or EU law.

1.6 International Transfers

Where personal data is transferred outside the EEA, we apply GDPR-compliant safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

1.7 Data Retention

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes described above, after which it is securely deleted or anonymised.

1.8 Your Rights

Individuals have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object to processing and request data portability. You may also lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) in Ireland.