Privacy Policy
Last updated: 6 August 2026
Boats.za.net ("we", "us", "our") is a South African boat specification database, part of the specs-sa.com network of sites, operated by Maarten Kronberger. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.
1. Information We Collect
a) Information you provide
When you use our contact form we collect your name and email address solely to respond to your enquiry. This information is not shared with third parties and is not used for marketing.
b) Information collected automatically
When you visit our site our web server logs your IP address, browser type, referring URL, pages visited, and time of visit. This data is used for security, abuse prevention, and site performance analysis. It is not sold or shared.
2. Cookies
We use the following categories of cookies:
- Essential cookies - required for the site to function correctly. No consent is needed for these.
- Analytics cookies - Google Analytics uses cookies to help us understand how visitors use the site (pages viewed, session duration, traffic sources). Data is anonymised and aggregated.
- Advertising cookies - Google AdSense uses cookies to display relevant advertisements. Personalised ads are only shown where you have given consent.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.
3. Google AdSense & Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on this site. Google may use cookies and device identifiers to show you ads based on your interests. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites.
You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings or aboutads.info.
4. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics collects data such as pages visited, time on site, and general geographic location. This data is processed by Google in accordance with their Privacy Policy. We do not combine Analytics data with personally identifiable information.
5. How We Use Your Information
- To operate and improve the site
- To respond to contact form enquiries
- To detect and prevent abuse, fraud, and security threats
- To display advertisements via Google AdSense
- To analyse site traffic via Google Analytics
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.
6. Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months and then deleted. Server logs are retained for up to 90 days for security purposes.
7. Your Rights
South African users (POPIA)
Under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information. You also have the right to object to the processing of your information.
European users (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or port your personal data, and to object to its processing.
To exercise any of these rights please contact us using the details below.
8. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects when it was last revised. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us via our contact page.
Boats.za.net is operated by Maarten Kronberger - part of the specs-sa.com network of sites. Hosted by SNM, South Africa.