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Privacy Policy and Cookies

1. Introduction

At Elite Offshore, the privacy and protection of your personal data are of the utmost importance. This policy explains which data we collect, how it is used, the security measures in place, and your rights, independently of the provisions specific to the GDPR which are detailed on our dedicated GDPR Compliance (EU) page.

2. Data Controller

The data controller is the company specified in our legal notice. For any questions or to exercise your rights, please use the contact details listed in the legal notice.

3. Categories of Data Collected

Depending on your use of our website and services, we may process the following categories of data:

  • Identity: first and last name, date and place of birth, nationality, title
  • Contact details: email address, telephone number, postal address
  • Technical and browsing data: IP address, connection logs, type of device, browser, language preferences
  • Browsing data: cookies and trackers (see Cookies section)
  • Any information voluntarily submitted via a contact form or during communication with our team

Administrative information and KYC/AML:

We do not collect sensitive data (racial origin, health, political opinions, etc.) except where required by law or with your explicit consent.

  • Copy of identification document (passport, ID card)
  • Recent proof of address
  • Proof of employment or company registration documents (for businesses)
  • Information about professional activity, source of funds and/or income source
  • Certificate of non-residence or tax residence
  • Information regarding good standing and absence of convictions (if required)

4. Use and Purposes of Data

Your data is used exclusively for the following purposes:

  • Identification and verification of your identity in compliance with KYC/AML standards applicable to international financial services
  • Compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) laws and fraud prevention measures
  • Processing service requests, compiling client files, submitting required documents to banking or auxiliary partners
  • Client relationship management, support, and responding to your requests
  • Technical and security optimization of your browsing experience (logs, cookies)
  • Improving user experience and conducting anonymized statistical analyses

Legal basis: consent, contractual performance, legal obligation, or legitimate interest depending on the situation.

5. Data Recipients and Transmission

Data may be disclosed to:

  • Banking or institutional partners strictly necessary for the requested service
  • Service providers (hosting, security, analytics, technical suppliers)
  • Competent authorities, only if required by law or regulation
  • International transfers: Certain data may be transmitted to partners located outside your country of residence or the European Union, only if necessary for service provision and subject to appropriate protection guarantees.

6. Data Retention

Your data is kept for as long as necessary to process your request or manage the contractual relationship, with possible extensions in accordance with legal obligations:

  • KYC/AML: 5 to 10 years after the end of the relationship (in accordance with international banking regulations)
  • Technical data & cookies: minimized duration depending on the purpose and your browser settings

Once this period has expired, your data is securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Data Security

We implement strict organizational, physical and technical security measures: secure hosting, SSL/TLS encryption, restricted access, controlled authorizations, regular audits and backups, proactive incident management.

8. Cookies and Trackers

Cookies or trackers may be stored on your device to:

  • Ensure the website’s basic technical functionality
  • Analyze audience and produce anonymized statistical reports
  • Remember your browsing choices (language, preferences, etc.)

You can manage your consent at any time via the cookie banner or your browser settings.

9. Your Rights

According to the applicable law in your country of residence, you may at any time:

  • Request access to, rectification, or erasure of your data
  • Request restriction or object to certain processing activities
  • Withdraw your consent for operations based on that consent
  • Request the portability of your data (where applicable)

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the address provided in our legal notice.

For full information about your data protection rights as a European Union resident, see our GDPR Compliance (EU) page.

10. Data Relating to Minors

Our services are reserved for adults only. If we learn that data concerning a minor has been submitted, the legal guardian may request immediate deletion.

11. Policy Updates

This policy may be updated to reflect legislative changes or our organizational practices. The applicable version is the one published on this page as of your visit.

12. Contact

For any questions about this policy, management of your data, or exercising your rights, please contact us through the website form or using the address provided in our legal notice.

For specific provisions regarding GDPR compliance and the rights of EU residents, please refer to our GDPR Compliance (EU) page.

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