Legal
Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
1. Introduction
Calmwaters Shipping Ltd ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our maritime services or visit our website.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
- —Name and job title
- —Contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
- —Company name and business details
- —Vessel information for charter requests
- —Payment and billing information
Automatically Collected
- —IP address and browser type
- —Device information
- —Usage data and analytics
- —Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
- —To provide and maintain our maritime services
- —To process vessel charter requests and bookings
- —To communicate with you about our services
- —To send updates and marketing materials (with your consent)
- —To improve our website and services
- —To comply with legal obligations and regulations
- —To protect our rights and prevent fraud
4. Information Sharing
We may share your information with:
- —Service providers and business partners who assist in our operations
- —Port authorities and regulatory bodies as required
- —Professional advisors (lawyers, accountants, auditors)
- —Third parties in connection with a business transaction
- —Law enforcement or government agencies when required by law
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights
- —Access your personal data
- —Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- —Request deletion of your data
- —Object to processing of your data
- —Request data portability
- —Withdraw consent at any time
7. Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect website functionality.
8. International Data Transfers
As we operate internationally, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
10. Contact Us
Calmwaters Shipping Ltd
38/40 Burma Road, Apapa, Lagos 102272, Nigeria
Email: info@westafricavesselcharter.com
Phone: +234 807 366 1206