Your information, looked after.
Privacy policy
What we collect when you enquire about a yacht nanny, how we use it, and the choices you have.
Last updated 12 November 2026
1. Who we are
Yacht Nannies is a trading name of Safe Sitters Europe LLC (“we”, “us”). We are responsible for the personal data you share with us through yachtnannies.com, by email, WhatsApp or phone. This policy explains what we collect, why, and the choices you have.
2. What we collect
From families:
- your name, email address, phone number and country
- charter dates, yacht, itinerary and embarkation details
- the number and ages of your children, and anything you choose to tell us about their needs, routines, languages, allergies or care
- your preferences for the nanny and any notes from our calls
From nannies:
- contact details, CV, experience and qualifications
- references and notes from interviews
- identity documents and, where available, background or criminal record certificates, used only to assess suitability
From website visitors:
- technical data such as IP address, browser, device and pages visited, collected through cookies and our website host, Squarespace
3. How we use it
- to answer your enquiry and match you with suitable nannies
- to share relevant details between a family and the nannies they are considering
- to help plan a nanny’s travel and accommodation
- to manage bookings, fees and our records
- to keep our service safe and prevent misuse
- to meet legal and accounting obligations
4. Legal basis (EU and UK)
We process personal data to take steps at your request before a booking and to perform our service, to meet legal obligations, for our legitimate interests in running a safe referral service, and with your consent where we ask for it. Information about children is shared only as needed to arrange their care.
5. Who we share it with
We share a family’s relevant details with the nannies they are considering, and a nanny’s profile with families they are introduced to. We also use trusted service providers for website hosting, email, messaging and payments. We never sell your personal data.
We may disclose information if the law requires it, or to protect the safety of a child or anyone else.
6. International transfers
We are a US company working across Europe, so your data may be processed in the United States and other countries. Where EU law requires it, we use safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
7. How long we keep it
We keep enquiry and booking records for as long as needed to provide our service and meet legal, tax and accounting requirements. Identity and background documents are kept only as long as needed for screening and record keeping. Ask us any time to delete data we no longer need.
8. Your rights
Depending on where you live, you can ask to access, correct or delete your personal data, restrict or object to how we use it, receive a copy in a portable format, or withdraw consent. You can also complain to your local data protection authority. Email hello@yachtnannies.com to make a request.
9. Cookies
Our website uses cookies that are needed for it to work, and analytics cookies that help us understand how it is used. You can manage cookies through the website banner or your browser settings.
10. Security
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data and limit access to people who need it. No system is completely secure.
11. Children
Our website is for parents, guardians and nannies, not children. Information about children reaches us only from their parents or guardians.
12. Changes
We may update this policy. The latest version is always on this page.
13. Contact
Yacht Nannies, operated by Safe Sitters Europe LLC. Email hello@yachtnannies.com.
