Last Updated: 25 May 2025
Welcome to Shippys.org (“we,” “us,” or “our”), a Q&A and blog platform dedicated to seafarers. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website.
By accessing or using Shippys.org, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our website.
1. Information We Collect
A. Personal Information You Provide
- Account Registration: Name, email address, username, and password.
- Profile Information: Job role (e.g., deck officer, engineer), vessel type, and years of experience (optional).
- Q&A & Blog Contributions: Questions, answers, comments, and blog posts you submit.
- Contact Forms: Information provided when you reach out for support or inquiries.
B. Automatically Collected Data
- Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and access times.
- Cookies & Tracking: We use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
C. Third-Party Data
- If you log in via Google, Facebook, or LinkedIn, we may receive basic profile details (name, email) as permitted by these platforms.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data for the following purposes:
To analyze website performance and enhance security.
To provide and improve our Q&A and blog services.
To personalize content based on your maritime profession.
To respond to inquiries and provide user support.
To send newsletters (if subscribed) with industry updates (opt-out available).
3. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share data in the following cases:
- Service Providers: Trusted third parties (e.g., hosting, analytics) who assist in website operations (under strict confidentiality agreements).
- Legal Compliance: If required by law (e.g., court orders, fraud investigations).
- Anonymous Aggregated Data: For research or statistical purposes (non-identifiable).
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard measures (SSL encryption, secure servers) to protect your data. However, no online platform is 100% secure—always use strong passwords and avoid sharing sensitive details publicly.
5. Your Rights & Choices
You can:
- Access, update, or delete your account information.
- Opt out of marketing emails.
- Disable cookies via browser settings.
- Request data removal by contacting us at [support@shippys.org].
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites (e.g., maritime training resources). We are not responsible for their privacy practices—review their policies separately.
7. Children’s Privacy
Shippys.org is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted here with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of Shippys.org constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
9. Contact Us
For questions or requests regarding your privacy, email us at:
📧 [support@shippys.org]
Thank you for trusting Shippys.org! Fair winds and following seas! ⚓
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