Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Carat Maritime collects, uses, and discloses your Personal Information when you visit or make a purchase from our website. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through our compliance with this policy. We adhere to the principles set forth by international data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our website and services, including:

• Identity data, such as name, company, position, and identification documents
• Contact data, such as email address, telephone number, mailing address
• Transaction data, including details about services you’ve used or requested
• Technical data, such as login data, IP address, browser type, and platform
• Usage data, such as information about how you use our website and services
• Marketing and communications data, including preferences in receiving communications

We collect this data through direct interactions, automated technologies, or third-party sources.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for the following purposes:

• To provide, manage, and personalize our marine technical services
• To process transactions and fulfill contractual obligations
• To manage client relationships and improve communication
• To ensure regulatory and compliance standards are met (e.g., SOLAS, IMO)
• To deliver marketing and promotional materials where permitted
• To analyze website performance and service usage statistics

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may disclose your information to trusted third parties under the following conditions:

• To our service providers and contractors for business operations
• To governmental authorities if required by law or legal process
• To strategic partners who assist with service delivery (under NDAs)
• In case of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale

All third-party recipients are required to adhere to confidentiality and data protection standards.

4. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your country. If you are a resident of the EEA, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

5. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Object to processing or request restriction
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

6. Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your personal data, including access controls, secure servers, encryption, and regular system audits.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for analytics and website functionality. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to external websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to our site, and we are not responsible for others' policies.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on our website with the effective date.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +90(544) 566 53 52