Effective Date: 15th November 2024
1. Introduction
At Discovery Offshore Ltd your privacy is a priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you interact with our website, services, and products. It complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.
2. Data We Collect
We collect the following categories of personal data:
Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, billing and shipping address.
Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and website usage data.
Transaction Data: Payment details, and related information.
3. How We Collect Your Data
We collect personal data in the following ways:
Directly from you when you fill out forms, register for services, or contact us.
Automatically through cookies and similar technologies when you browse our website.
From third parties, such as analytics providers and payment processors.
4. Why We Collect Your Data
We collect and process your personal data for the following purposes:
To provide and maintain our services.
To process transactions and manage billing.
To personalize your user experience.
To send service updates and respond to inquiries.
To comply with legal obligations.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, we process your data based on the following lawful grounds:
Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your data for specific purposes.
Contractual Necessity: To fulfill a contract or prepare for entering a contract.
Legal Obligation: Compliance with laws and regulations.
Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided they do not override your rights.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share it with:
Service Providers: Partners who assist in delivering our services, such as payment processors and hosting providers.
Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.
Affiliates: Companies within our group, if applicable.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
8. Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
9. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject, you have the following rights:
Access: Request access to your personal data.
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
Restriction: Request restriction of processing under certain conditions.
Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization.
Objection: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on your consent.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].
10. Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. For more information, refer to our Cookie Policy.
11. International Data Transfers
If your personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, are in place.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”
13. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:
Email: mark@discoveryoffshore.com