Privacy Policy

At Huanyu International Shipping (Hong Kong) Limited ("we," "our," or "us"), we respect and protect the privacy of our clients, employees, seafarers, and users of our services. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information. By engaging with our services or using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

We collect information to provide effective services and to ensure compliance with industry regulations and safety standards. The types of information we collect include:

a. Personal Information: This may include your name, contact information (such as email, phone number, and mailing address), date of birth, identification numbers (such as passport or national ID), employment history, qualifications, and certifications.

b. Financial Information: For billing and payment purposes, we may collect bank details, tax identification numbers, and other financial data necessary for transactions.

c. Employment and Professional Data: To match you with appropriate job assignments and comply with regulatory requirements, we collect data on your employment history, skills, qualifications, licenses, and certifications.

d. Technical Information: When you visit our website, we may collect data about your device, IP address, browsing patterns, and cookies to enhance user experience and website functionality.

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide crewing services, match you with job assignments, and maintain compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Communication: To communicate with you regarding job opportunities, assignments, and administrative purposes.
• Financial Management: To process payments, manage billing, and maintain accurate records.
• Safety and Compliance: To ensure compliance with industry safety regulations and requirements for both clients and seafarers.
• Improvement of Services: To analyze and improve our services, website, and client experience.

We ensure that the information we collect is used for legitimate business purposes and that all data usage complies with applicable laws and regulations.

We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers and Partners: We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in delivering services, such as payment processors, IT support, and training providers.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, to protect our rights or property, or as part of a legal investigation.
• Regulatory Compliance: For seafarers, we may share your information with maritime authorities, licensing bodies, and other entities to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. In such cases, we will notify you before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

We do not sell, rent, or otherwise share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

We prioritize the security of your information. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of data transmission or storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute data security.

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. Once your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You may request access to your personal information.
• Correction: You may request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: You may request deletion of your data, subject to regulatory and legal obligations.
• Restriction: You may request that we limit the processing of your data.
• Portability: Where applicable, you may request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience, analyze usage, and provide targeted content. You may choose to disable cookies in your browser settings; however, this may affect your ability to use certain features of our website. 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will post the updated policy on our website with an updated effective date.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Huanyu International Shipping (Hong Kong) Limited
 

UNIT 1603, 16TH FLOOR, 

THE L. PLAZA 

367-375 QUEEN'S ROAD 

CENTRAL SHEUNG WAN 

HONG KONG
Email: info@huanyuinternationalshipping.com

Effective Date: 06/11/2024

By using our services or website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.