Effective Date: September 2025
Dice Maritime LLC, incorporated in the State of Delaware, United States (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information in accordance with:
- U.S. federal law (Federal Trade Commission Act, Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act – COPPA),
- U.S. state laws (California Consumer Privacy Act and California Privacy Rights Act – CCPA/CPRA),
- EU and UK laws (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR/UK GDPR, ePrivacy Directive), and
- other international data protection laws, where applicable.
By accessing or using our website or services (the “Website”), you agree to this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal data:
- Personal information you provide: name, email address, phone number, company/organization details, and any communications you send us.
- Technical and usage data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, operating system, location data (where enabled), browsing activity, and cookies.
- Sensitive data: we do not intentionally collect sensitive categories of personal data.
- Payment/billing data: we do not collect payment or billing details via our Website.
2. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR/UK GDPR)
For EU/UK users, we process data based on the following lawful bases:
- Consent (e.g., receiving newsletters or promotional updates).
- Contractual necessity (e.g., responding to your requests, providing requested information).
- Legal obligations (e.g., compliance with applicable law).
- Legitimate interests (e.g., improving the Website, ensuring security, preventing fraud).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:
- Respond to your requests or inquiries.
- Communicate with you about updates, opportunities, or services (with your consent where required).
- Improve the Website, monitor performance, and maintain security.
- Comply with applicable legal or regulatory requirements.
- We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making or profiling.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies for functionality, analytics, and user experience.
- EU/UK users: Non-essential cookies will be set only with your consent.
- U.S. users: By continuing to use the Website, you consent to our use of cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.
- Global users: We comply with local cookie laws (e.g., Singapore PDPA, China PIPL, Japan APPI).
5. Disclosure & Data Transfers
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share data with:
- Trusted service providers (e.g., IT hosting, analytics, email services).
- Legal, regulatory, or governmental authorities where required by law.
- Affiliates or successors in connection with a merger, acquisition, or restructuring.
International Transfers
- EU/UK users: Transfers outside the EEA/UK are safeguarded by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), the EU–U.S. Data Privacy Framework (if certified), or equivalent protections.
- Other regions: Transfers comply with local requirements (e.g., Singapore PDPA, China PIPL, India DPDP Act, South Africa POPIA).
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above or as required by law. Examples:
- General inquiries: retained until resolution plus a reasonable audit period.
- Marketing communications: retained until you withdraw consent.
- Delaware/U.S. law: certain records may be retained to meet corporate compliance obligations.
7. Your Rights
EU/UK residents (GDPR/UK GDPR):
- Right to access, rectify, erase, or restrict processing.
- Right to data portability.
- Right to object or withdraw consent.
- Right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.
U.S. residents:
California (CCPA/CPRA):
- Right to know what personal data we collect and how it’s used.
- Right to request deletion of your data.
- Right to correct inaccurate data.
- Right to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of data (we do not sell personal data).
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights.
- Children’s data (COPPA): We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
Global users (Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Africa, other regions):
Depending on your country, you may have rights under local laws such as Singapore PDPA, China PIPL, Japan APPI, India DPDP, UAE DIFC/ADGM, or South Africa POPIA. We will honor these rights to the extent required by law. Where cross-border transfer restrictions apply, we will implement safeguards (e.g., contracts, government-approved mechanisms, or user consent).
8. Security
We use appropriate technical, administrative, and organizational measures to protect data, including encryption, access controls, regular security testing, and monitoring. While no system is absolutely secure, we follow Delaware law, U.S. NIST standards, and GDPR Article 32 security practices.
9. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, and applicable U.S. federal law. For users outside the U.S., mandatory protections under local law remain unaffected.
10. Policy Updates
We may periodically update this Privacy Policy. Updates will be posted with a new “Effective Date.” Continued use of the Website signifies acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:
compliance@dice-maritime.com