Last updated September 13, 2024
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to ensure their websites function properly, operate more efficiently, and provide important reporting information.
2. Introduction
At Panther Shipping (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
3. Definitions
- Personal Data: Any information related to an identified or identifiable natural person.
- Processing: Any operation or set of operations performed on personal data.
- Controller: The natural or legal person who determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.
4. Data Collection
We collect Personal Data that you provide directly to us, including when you:
- Register for our services.
- Contact customer support.
- Subscribe to our newsletters.
The types of Personal Data we may collect include:
- Identity Data: Name, date of birth, gender.
- Contact Data: Address, email address, phone number.
- Financial Data: Bank account details, payment information.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system.
- Usage Data: Information on how you use our website and services.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your Personal Data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you have given consent to the processing of your Personal Data.
- Contract: When processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party.
- Legal Obligation: When we are required to comply with a legal obligation.
- Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided that these are not overridden by your fundamental rights.
6. Use of Personal Data
Panther Shipping may use your Personal Data for the following purposes:
- Verifying your identity.
- Providing and managing our services.
- Conducting creditworthiness assessments.
- Understanding your needs to improve our services.
- Sending you marketing communications, including direct mail, telemarketing, SMS, and MMS messages.
7. Data Sharing and Disclosure
Panther Shipping may share your Personal Data with:
- Service Providers: To assist with customer service, mailing, billing, IT support, and market research.
- Professional Advisors: Including lawyers, bankers, auditors, and insurers.
- Government Bodies and Regulatory Authorities: As required by law.
- Other Entities: In the event of a business transfer or sale of part or all of our assets.
We ensure that all third parties respect the security of your Personal Data and process it in compliance with the law. Appropriate safeguards are in place for any third-party access to your data.
8. Data Security
We implement suitable technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of your Personal Data. This includes protecting against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access to your Personal Data.
9. Data Retention
We retain your Personal Data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
10. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your Personal Data:
- Right of Access: You can request access to your Personal Data and receive a copy.
- Right to Rectification: You can request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your data under certain conditions.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can request restrictions on how your data is processed under certain conditions.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request to have your data transferred to another party.
- Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data where we rely on legitimate interests.
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
11. Do You Serve Targeted Advertising?
Third parties may place cookies on your computer or mobile device to deliver targeted advertising on our website. These companies may use information about your visits to this and other websites to provide relevant advertisements for goods and services you might be interested in. They may also use cookies or web beacons to measure the effectiveness of their advertisements. The information collected does not enable us or them to identify you personally unless you choose to provide such details.
12. How Often Will You Update This Cookie Policy?
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
The date at the top of this Cookie Policy indicates when it was last updated.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Panther Shipping reserves the right to amend or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. It is recommended to regularly check for updates. The updated Privacy Policy will be posted on our website with the effective date.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Panther Shipping LLC Data Protection Officer
Email: infoATpanthershipping.com
Address: R-18, Phase 01, Dubai Industrial City, Dubai, UAE