Effective Date: July 19, 2025
Last Updated: July 19, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Shipping Invest Ltd. (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data when you visit and use www.shipping-invest.com (“Website”).
We are committed to protecting your privacy and processing your data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Bulgarian data protection laws.
1. Who We Are
Shipping Invest Ltd.
EIK: 208218647
Email: info@shipping-invest.com
Website: www.shipping-invest.com
We act as the Data Controller for the information collected through our Website.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- Identification Data: Name, email address, and company name.
- Contact Details: Email address or other contact information you provide when filling out our contact form.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, and browsing behavior via cookies.
- Communication Data: Any messages or inquiries you send us.
3. How We Collect Your Data
Your data is collected in the following ways:
- When you fill out forms on our Website (e.g. contact, inquiry forms).
- When you communicate with us via email.
- Through the use of cookies and tracking technologies (see Section 7).
4. Why We Process Your Data
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries or requests.
- To provide and improve our services.
- To maintain and secure the functionality of the Website.
- To comply with legal obligations.
- With your consent – for marketing or analytics purposes.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
According to the GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases to process your personal data:
- Consent – when you voluntarily provide information (e.g., contact forms, cookies).
- Legitimate interest – to ensure the operation, security, and improvement of our Website and services.
- Legal obligation – to comply with regulatory requirements.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting obligations.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Ensure the proper functionality of the site.
- Analyze traffic and usage behavior (e.g., through tools like Google Analytics).
- Improve user experience.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.
8. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell your personal data. We may share data only with:
- IT service providers (e.g. hosting providers, analytics tools) under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Public authorities or legal institutions, if required by law.
All third parties that process your data on our behalf are subject to GDPR-compliant agreements (Data Processing Agreements).
9. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access – You can request a copy of your personal data.
- Right to Rectification – You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure – You may request deletion of your personal data (where legally permissible).
- Right to Restriction – You may request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
- Right to Object – You can object to processing for direct marketing or based on legitimate interests.
- Right to Data Portability – You can request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: info@shipping-invest.com
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Commission for Personal Data Protection (CPDP) – Bulgaria.
10. Data Security
We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
- SSL encryption on the Website
- Access control and monitoring
- Secure data storage
Despite our efforts, please note that no transmission of data over the Internet is 100% secure.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
12. International Data Transfers
We store your personal data on servers located in the European Union. If data is transferred outside the EU, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with GDPR (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Please review this page periodically.
14. Contact Us
For any privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your data rights, please contact:
Shipping Invest Ltd.
EIK: 208218647
Email: info@shipping-invest.com