Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Shipping.fo respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you access or use our website and services.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
Contact Information: name, email address, telephone number.
Professional Information: position, company, employment details, or other data relevant to crew management, vessel operations, or technical services.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, website activity and usage analytics.
Communications: correspondence via email, contact forms, or other channels.
Other Information: any data you provide directly to us, including application documents or registration forms.
3. How We Use Your Data
Your information may be used for the following purposes:
Service Delivery: responding to inquiries, providing technical management, crew management, or related maritime services.
Administrative Purposes: managing communications, invoicing, contracts, or scheduling meetings.
Improvement and Analytics: analyzing website usage and trends to enhance user experience and service quality.
Security and Compliance: ensuring website and service security, and complying with legal obligations.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to monitor website traffic, analyze trends, and improve user experience. You may manage or disable cookies via your browser settings; please note this may impact certain website functionalities.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable laws and regulations.
6. Sharing of Data
We may share your information with:
Service Providers: IT service partners, analytics providers, or other vendors assisting with our operations.
Legal Authorities: when required to comply with applicable laws or to protect our rights.
Business Partners: when necessary for the provision of maritime services, technical management, or recruitment.
7. Your Rights
Subject to applicable laws, you may have the following rights:
Access your personal data and obtain a copy.
Request correction of inaccurate data.
Request deletion of personal data where applicable.
Restrict processing under certain circumstances.
Object to processing for marketing purposes.
Data portability, where applicable.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, loss, or disclosure. This includes encryption, restricted access, and internal security protocols.
9. International Data Transfers
If personal data is transferred outside the Faroe Islands (e.g., to service providers in other countries), we ensure adequate safeguards are in place in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.
11. Contact Information
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at:
Email: shipping@shipping.fo
Address: J.C. Svabosgøta 58, 100 Tórshavn, Faroe Islands