Privacy Policy
Last updated: 3 October 2026
DIYBoatSwap respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and how it may be used or shared when you use DIYBoatSwap.com.
Who We Are
DIYBoatSwap is an independent website that helps people connect with others interested in arranging private boat and other asset swaps.
Our website address is DIYBoatSwap.com.
For privacy-related questions or requests, you can contact us at hello@diyboatswap.com.
Information We Collect
When You Submit a Listing
When you submit a listing, we collect the information you provide through the listing form. This may include:
- your name, if requested;
- your email address;
- information about your boat or other asset;
- your location or the location of the asset;
- your experience and swap preferences;
- photographs or other images you upload; and
- any other information you choose to include in your submission.
Information intended to form part of your listing may be published publicly on DIYBoatSwap.
Your email address and other information identified as private will not be displayed publicly as part of your listing.
Please do not include personal information in the public portions of a listing that you do not want other people to see.
When You Request Contact With a Listing Owner
If you use the Request Contact feature, we collect the information you provide, including your email address and message.
DIYBoatSwap uses this information to pass your contact request to the person who submitted the relevant listing.
By submitting a contact request, you understand that your email address and the information contained in your request will be shared with that listing owner so they can contact you directly.
Once an introduction has been made, any further communication takes place directly between you and the listing owner.
When You Contact Us
If you contact DIYBoatSwap by email or through a website form, we may retain your email address, message and other information you provide so that we can respond to your enquiry and maintain appropriate records.
How We Use Your Information
We may use information collected through DIYBoatSwap to:
- review, administer and publish listings;
- connect people who express interest in a listing;
- communicate with listing owners and website users;
- respond to questions and requests;
- operate, maintain and secure the website;
- prevent spam, misuse or fraudulent activity; and
- comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
Public Listings
DIYBoatSwap listings are publicly accessible.
Information, descriptions and photographs submitted for publication may therefore be viewed, copied or shared by other internet users and may potentially be indexed by search engines.
You should only submit information and images for publication that you are comfortable making public.
If you would like a listing removed or information in a listing changed, contact hello@diyboatswap.com.
Purchases and Payhip
DIYBoatSwap may offer digital products such as guides, templates and toolkits.
These products are sold and delivered through Payhip, a third-party ecommerce platform. When you make a purchase, Payhip and its payment providers process information required to complete the transaction and deliver your purchase.
DIYBoatSwap does not directly collect or store your full credit or debit card details.
Your use of Payhip is also subject to Payhip’s own privacy policy and terms.
Website Hosting and Technical Information
DIYBoatSwap is hosted using a third-party web hosting provider.
Like most websites, our hosting provider and website software may automatically process technical information necessary to operate and secure the website, such as:
- IP address;
- browser and device information;
- date and time of access;
- pages or resources requested; and
- information used to identify errors, abuse or security threats.
This information is primarily used for website operation, security and troubleshooting.
Cookies
DIYBoatSwap may use cookies that are necessary for the website to function correctly.
Cookies are small files stored on your device by a website. Depending on the website functionality being used, they may be used for purposes such as maintaining website functionality, security and remembering preferences.
DIYBoatSwap does not currently use cookies for advertising or behavioural marketing.
If we introduce analytics, advertising or other services that use additional cookies, we will update this Privacy Policy and, where required, provide appropriate cookie controls.
Comments and User Accounts
DIYBoatSwap does not currently provide public commenting or user account functionality.
If these features are introduced in the future, this Privacy Policy will be updated to explain any additional personal information that is collected.
Embedded Content and Third-Party Services
DIYBoatSwap may link to third-party websites or services.
Those websites operate independently from DIYBoatSwap and have their own privacy practices. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites you choose to visit.
If we introduce embedded third-party content or additional services in the future, this Privacy Policy may be updated accordingly.
How Long We Keep Information
We keep personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including operating listings, handling contact requests, maintaining appropriate records and meeting legal obligations.
Listing information may be retained while a listing remains active.
You may ask us to remove your listing or delete personal information we hold about you by contacting hello@diyboatswap.com, subject to any information we are required to retain for legal, administrative or security purposes.
Information associated with purchases may also be retained by Payhip and its payment providers in accordance with their own legal and record-keeping obligations.
Who We Share Information With
We only share personal information where reasonably necessary to operate DIYBoatSwap or where required by law.
This may include:
- sharing a contact request with the person who submitted the relevant listing;
- service providers that help host, operate or secure the website;
- Payhip and its payment providers in connection with purchases; and
- authorities or other parties where disclosure is required by law.
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, privacy laws may give you rights relating to your personal information, including the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of information we hold about you.
You may also ask us to remove a listing you submitted or correct information contained in it.
To make a privacy request, contact hello@diyboatswap.com.
We may need to verify that you are the person associated with the information before completing a request.
International Users
DIYBoatSwap is accessible internationally. Our service providers may process or store information in countries other than the country where you live.
Where applicable, those providers are responsible for implementing appropriate safeguards for the personal information they process on our behalf.
Children’s Privacy
DIYBoatSwap is intended for adults arranging private swaps and is not directed at children.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Security
We take reasonable steps to protect information submitted through DIYBoatSwap. However, no website, email system or method of transmitting information over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy if DIYBoatSwap changes the way it operates or introduces new features or services.
The date at the top of this page will be updated when material changes are made.
Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or requests relating to your personal information, contact: