Viking Divers, Larnaca, Cyprus

PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: 17/03/2026

1. Introduction

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.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our Website or use our diving services.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

Viking Divers LTD

Ithakis 8, 7081 Pyla

Larnaca, Cyprus

Email: vdivers@spidernet.com.cy

3. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following data:

a) Information you provide:

Full name
Email address
Phone number
Booking and inquiry details

b) Diving-related information:

Certification level (e.g., PADI certification)
Dive history and experience
Medical declarations where required for safety

c) Automatically collected data:

IP address
Browser type and device information
Website usage data via cookies and analytics

5. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

Respond to inquiries and manage bookings
Provide diving services safely and effectively
Maintain dive records in accordance with industry standards
Improve our website and services
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

Contract performance - to provide booked diving services
Legal obligation - to comply with safety and regulatory requirements
Legitimate interests - to improve our services and manage our business
Consent - for cookies and optional communications

6. Cookies and Analytics

Our Website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze traffic.

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized usage data.

Analytics cookies are only activated with your consent
You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time

7. Data Sharing

We may share your personal data with:

IT and website service providers
Booking or communication platforms
Authorities where required by law

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data as follows:

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.
Inquiry and booking data: retained for up to 5 years.
Analytics data: retained according to Google Analytics settings.

9. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data (where legally permissible)
Restrict or object to processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent at any time

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Cyprus Commissioner for Personal Data Protection.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

11. International Data Transfers

Some data (e.g. via Google Analytics) may be transferred outside the EU/EEA.

Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses are in place.

12. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or practices.

13. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

14. Contact

For questions or requests regarding your personal data, please contact:

Viking Divers LTD

Email: vdivers@spidernet.com.cy

Address: Ithakis 8, Pyla, 7081 Larnaca, Cyprus.