Privacy & Cookie Policy
Oceaneria
(Batchmore B.V. t/a Oceaneria)
1. Who we are
Oceaneria is a yacht recruitment, professional networking, and industry information platform operated by Batchmore B.V. trading as Oceaneria.
We support yacht crew, shore based professionals, yacht owners, captains, management companies, shipyards, refit facilities, and employers through recruitment, professional introductions, career support, and industry related services.
2. Data Controller
Batchmore B.V. trading as Oceaneria is the data controller responsible for the collection, use, and protection of personal information described in this Privacy & Cookie Policy.
Company Details
Batchmore B.V. trading as Oceaneria
KvK: 75109123
BTW: NL860145682B01
Email: [email protected]
Visiting Address
Papaverweg 34, Unit B100
1032 KJ Amsterdam
Netherlands
Postal Address
Postbus 56907
1040 AX Amsterdam
Netherlands
3. Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us when using our website, submitting forms, applying for opportunities, requesting services, contacting us, or communicating with Oceaneria.
This may include:
• Name and contact information
• Email address and telephone number
• Nationality and location
• Employment history and professional experience
• CVs, resumes, references, and recommendations
• Qualifications, certifications, licences, and training records
• Availability, salary expectations, and career preferences
• Passport, visa, right to work, and related documentation where relevant
• ENG1 medical certificates or medical fitness documentation voluntarily provided by you
• Information relating to recruitment enquiries, vacancies, or hiring requirements
• Communications exchanged with Oceaneria
We may also collect technical information relating to your use of our website, including browser type, IP address, device information, website activity, and usage data.
4. Information We Collect From Employers and Clients
Where yacht owners, captains, management companies, shipyards, refit facilities, family offices, or other employers use our services, we may collect information relating to:
• Contact details
• Company information
• Vessel information
• Hiring requirements
• Recruitment preferences
• Candidate feedback
• Communications relating to recruitment activities
This information is used solely for the provision and improvement of Oceaneria services.
5. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to provide recruitment, networking, and professional support services.
This may include:
• Assessing suitability for current and future opportunities
• Matching candidates with relevant employers and opportunities
• Facilitating professional introductions
• Managing recruitment and hiring processes
• Verifying qualifications, certifications, references, and experience where appropriate
• Maintaining candidate and employer records
• Responding to enquiries and requests
• Providing career related information and support
• Improving our website, services, and user experience
• Sending relevant communications where consent has been provided
• Complying with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations
We only process information that is relevant to the services we provide.
6. Professional Introductions and Recruitment Activities
Oceaneria operates as both a recruitment service and a professional networking platform.
Where appropriate, candidate information may be shared with prospective employers, yacht owners, captains, management companies, shipyards, refit facilities, family offices, or other hiring representatives for recruitment and professional introduction purposes.
We take reasonable steps to ensure that only information relevant to a particular opportunity or introduction is shared.
Submitting a profile does not guarantee employment, placement, or introduction.
7. ENG1 Medical Information and Sensitive Data
Certain yacht industry roles require medical fitness certification.
Where you voluntarily provide an ENG1 medical certificate or other medical fitness documentation, Oceaneria may process information relating to fitness for duty, certificate validity, restrictions, expiry dates, or other information necessary to assess suitability for yacht industry roles.
We only process this information where relevant to the services being provided and where we have a lawful basis to do so.
Access to sensitive information is restricted where appropriate.
8. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process personal information based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
• Consent
• Legitimate interests
• Contractual necessity
• Legal obligation
Where consent is required, you may withdraw that consent at any time.
9. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell personal information.
We may share information with trusted service providers that assist us in operating our website, CRM systems, communications, analytics, administration, and recruitment services.
All service providers are expected to handle information securely and in accordance with applicable data protection requirements.
10. International Data Transfers
Some of the systems and service providers used by Oceaneria may process information outside the European Economic Area.
Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with GDPR requirements.
11. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, misuse, loss, disclosure, or alteration
Access to personal information is restricted to authorised personnel and trusted service providers who require access to perform their responsibilities.
12. Data Retention
We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary to provide our services, maintain professional records, comply with legal obligations, or support future opportunities.
Candidate and professional profiles may be retained for future opportunities, networking, professional introductions, and career related communications unless you request removal of your information.
We periodically review stored information and remove information that is no longer required.
13. Marketing and Notifications
Where you choose to receive updates from Oceaneria, we may send information relating to:
• Career opportunities
• Industry news and insights
• Salary information
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Oceaneria services and updates
You may unsubscribe or update your preferences at any time.
14. Automated Decision Making
Oceaneria does not make employment or recruitment decisions solely through automated systems.
While technology may assist with organising information and recruitment activities, hiring decisions remain the responsibility of employers and human decision makers.
15. Age Requirements
Oceaneria's services are intended for individuals who meet the minimum age requirements applicable to their intended role.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 16.
16. Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:
• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Restrict or object to certain processing activities
• Withdraw consent where consent is the basis for processing
• Request a copy of information you have provided to us
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
17. Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate our website and improve user experience.
Essential cookies are required for website functionality.
With your consent, we may use analytics tools and related technologies to understand how visitors use our website and improve performance.
18. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy & Cookie Policy or wish to exercise any of your privacy rights, please contact us.
Email: [email protected]
Website: oceaneria.com/contact
Batchmore B.V. trading as Oceaneria
Papaverweg 34, Unit B100
1032 KJ Amsterdam
Netherlands
19. Updates to This Policy
Effective Date: 17 June 2026
We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, legal obligations, or business practices.
Any updates will be published on this page and become effective when published.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
