
PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: 17/03/2026
1. Introduction
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Welcome to www.viking-divers.com
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Viking Divers LTD is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and the Ratifying Cyprus Law 125(I)/2018.
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This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our Website or use our diving services.
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2. Data Controller
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The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
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Viking Divers LTD
Ithakis 8, 7081 Pyla
Larnaca, Cyprus
Email: vdivers@spidernet.com.cy
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3. Personal Data We Collect
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We may collect and process the following data:
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a) Information you provide:
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Full name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Booking and inquiry details
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b) Diving-related information:
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Certification level (e.g., PADI certification)
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Dive history and experience
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Medical declarations where required for safety
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c) Automatically collected data:
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IP address
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Browser type and device information
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Website usage data via cookies and analytics
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5. How We Use Your Data
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We use your personal data to:
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Respond to inquiries and manage bookings
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Provide diving services safely and effectively
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Maintain dive records in accordance with industry standards
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Improve our website and services
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Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
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5. Legal Basis for Processing
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We process your personal data based on:
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Contract performance - to provide booked diving services ​
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Legal obligation - to comply with safety and regulatory requirements
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Legitimate interests - to improve our services and manage our business
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Consent - for cookies and optional communications
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6. Cookies and Analytics
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Our Website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze traffic.
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We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized usage data.
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Analytics cookies are only activated with your consent
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You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time
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7. Data Sharing
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We may share your personal data with:
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IT and website service providers
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Booking or communication platforms
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Authorities where required by law
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We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
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8. Data Retention
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We retain your data as follows:
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Diving records and related personal data are retained in accordance with Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) standards, which may require long-term or indefinite retention for safety and liability purposes.
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Inquiry and booking data: retained for up to 5 years.
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Analytics data: retained according to Google Analytics settings.
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9. Your Rights
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Under GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Request correction of inaccurate data
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Request deletion of your data (where legally permissible)
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Restrict or object to processing
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Data portability
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Withdraw consent at any time
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You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Cyprus Commissioner for Personal Data Protection.
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10. Data Security
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We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
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11. International Data Transfers
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Some data (e.g. via Google Analytics) may be transferred outside the EU/EEA.
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Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses are in place.
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12. Third-Party Links
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Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or practices.
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13. Changes to this Policy
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We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
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14. Contact
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For questions or requests regarding your personal data, please contact:​
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Viking Divers LTD
Email: vdivers@spidernet.com.cy
Address: Ithakis 8, Pyla, 7081 Larnaca, Cyprus.
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