Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy – Bay Marine Works Limited

Last updated: November 2025

Bay Marine Works Limited (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information you provide to us

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Submit an enquiry through our website
  • Contact us by phone or email
  • Request a quote or service
  • Engage us for marine construction, diving, or salvage work

This may include:

  • Name
  • Phone number
  • Email address
  • Physical address or worksite location
  • Project details
  • Any other information you choose to provide

1.2 Information we collect automatically

When you visit our website, we may collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages viewed and time spent on the site
  • Referring website
  • Basic analytics data via cookies and similar technologies

We use this information to improve website performance and understand how visitors use our site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Respond to enquiries and provide quotes
  • Deliver requested services
  • Communicate about projects, scheduling and safety requirements
  • Manage accounts and billing
  • Improve website performance and user experience
  • Meet legal or regulatory obligations

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information only when necessary and only with:

  • Trusted subcontractors or partners involved in delivering your project
  • Service providers such as website hosting, analytics or email providers
  • Regulatory authorities when required by law
  • Emergency services where safety requires it

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website uses cookies to:

  • Improve site performance
  • Understand visitor behaviour
  • Support basic analytics

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect functionality.

5. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from loss, misuse or unauthorised access, including:

  • Secure digital storage
  • Limited staff access
  • Industry-standard security practices

However, no online platform is guaranteed to be completely secure.

6. Data Retention

We keep personal information only for as long as needed to:

  • Provide services
  • Meet legal and tax obligations
  • Resolve disputes

When no longer required, information is securely deleted.

7. Your Rights

Under New Zealand’s Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:

  • Request access to personal information we hold about you
  • Ask us to correct any incorrect or incomplete information
  • Withdraw consent to marketing communications

To make a request, contact us using the details below.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other sites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised update date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or requests regarding this policy or your personal information, contact us:

Bay Marine Works Limited
Email: admin@baymarineworks.co.nz
Phone: 027 295 0077
Address: 10 Maru Street
Mount Maunganui
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, 3116