Privacy Policy

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Last Updated: May 6, 2026

Melbourne Boat Works Group (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy outlines how we handle your data in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

1. PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT

When you visit our site or engage our services, we collect:

• Device Information: We automatically collect information about your device, including your web browser, IP address, and time zone.
• Service Information: When you book a repair or make an inquiry via our "Drop us a line!" form, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and Vessel details (Make, Model, HIN, Serial Numbers).

2. HOW DO WE USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide marine repair and maintenance services.
• Communicate with you regarding service updates or Yamaha safety recalls.
• Provide you with marketing communications relating to Yamaha Outboard Promotions (where you have opted in).

3. SHARING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

We share your Personal Information with third parties to help us provide our services:

• Yamaha Motor Australia: As an Authorised Dealer, we share engine data for warranty registrations.
• Google Analytics: To help us understand how customers use our site.
• Social Media Platforms: We use Facebook and Instagram to interact with the boating community and may share limited data for advertising purposes.

4. BEHAVIOURAL ADVERTISING & OPT-OUTS

We may use your Personal Information to provide you with targeted advertisements or marketing communications we believe may be of interest to you. You can opt-out of targeted advertising by using the links below:

• Facebook/Instagram: Settings
• Google: Settings
• Digital Advertising Alliance: Opt-out Portal

5. DO NOT TRACK

Please note that we do not alter our Site’s data collection and use practices when we see a Do Not Track signal from your browser.

6. YOUR RIGHTS

As an Australian resident, you have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and to ask that it be corrected, updated, or deleted. Please contact us via the details below to exercise these rights.

7. DATA RETENTION

We maintain your Information for our records unless and until you ask us to delete it. We retain vessel service history to ensure long-term safety and maintenance compliance.

8. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

Our website uses "Cookies" to improve your experience.

• What are Cookies? Small data files placed on your device that include an anonymous unique identifier.
• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to monitor site traffic. You can opt-out here: Google Analytics Opt-out.
• Managing Cookies: You can choose to accept or decline cookies via our site’s popup banner. You can also set your browser to refuse all cookies.

9. CHANGES

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons.

CONTACT US:

For more information about our privacy practices, please contact us:

Melbourne Boat Works Group263-329 Lorimer Street, Port Melbourne, VIC 3207 Email: sales@melbourneboatworks.com.au