Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Blue Water Maritime Services (BWMS) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your data when using our website or contacting us.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information you voluntarily provide to us, including: (a) contact details such as name, email address, and phone number submitted through our contact form; (b) professional information such as resumes, certificates of competency, sea service records, and employment history submitted by seafarers seeking placement; and (c) information provided when you email us directly at resumebluewatermaritime@gmail.com.
3. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used to: (a) respond to your enquiries and provide the services you request; (b) evaluate seafarer applications for crew management and placement opportunities; (c) verify qualifications and certificates as part of our recruitment process; (d) maintain client and seafarer records in accordance with applicable regulations; and (e) improve our website and services.
4. Legal Basis and Compliance
BWMS is required to maintain certain records for regulatory compliance. We process personal data where necessary to perform our services, comply with legal obligations, or pursue legitimate business interests such as crewing operations and regulatory reporting.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Your data may be shared only where necessary: (a) with vessel owners, operators, and principals to whom you are being introduced for employment; (b) with regulatory authorities as required by maritime manning regulations; and (c) with service providers who assist us in operating our business, under confidentiality obligations.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by applicable laws and regulations. Seafarer application records are retained in accordance with applicable record keeping requirements and securely disposed of thereafter.
7. Data Security
BWMS takes reasonable administrative, technical, and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information held by us. You may also object to or restrict certain processing activities. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at resumebluewatermaritime@gmail.com. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
9. Cookies and Website Data
Our website may use basic technologies such as browser storage to improve your browsing experience. We do not use advertising trackers or sell browsing data. You may disable cookies or storage in your browser settings, though some features may not function optimally.
10. Changes to This Policy
BWMS may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact
For any privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at:
resumebluewatermaritime@gmail.comBlue Water Maritime Services (BWMS)
Shop No. 25, Poonam Sagar Road, Asmita Garden 2,
Behind Cremure, Thane 401107