Privacy Policy
At MarineCyprus, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data.
About This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to the MarineCyprus website (marinecyprus.com) and all related services. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. MarineCyprus operates from Cyprus as part of the European Union and complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- •Contact information (name, email address, phone number) when you submit forms or subscribe to our newsletter
- •Company information when you request to add or update a business listing
- •Communication content when you contact us through our website
- •Event registration details when you sign up for maritime events
Information Collected Automatically
- •Device information (browser type, operating system, device type)
- •Log data (IP address, access times, pages viewed, referring URL)
- •Usage patterns and interactions with our website
- •Location data (country/region level, derived from IP address)
How We Use Your Information
Primary Purposes
- •To provide and maintain our maritime information portal
- •To process and respond to your inquiries and requests
- •To send newsletters and updates you've subscribed to
- •To manage and update our company and marina directories
- •To improve our website and user experience
Secondary Purposes
- •To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- •To detect and prevent fraud or security issues
- •To comply with legal obligations
- •To communicate about changes to our services or policies
Data Sharing & Disclosure
We May Share Your Information With
- •Service providers who assist in operating our website (hosting, analytics, email delivery)
- •Professional advisors (lawyers, accountants) when necessary
- •Law enforcement or regulatory bodies when required by law
- •Business partners with your explicit consent
We Do Not
- •Sell your personal information to third parties
- •Share your data for third-party marketing without consent
- •Transfer data outside the EU/EEA without adequate safeguards
Data Security
Security Measures
- •SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
- •Secure cloud infrastructure (Cloudflare Workers, D1 Database)
- •Regular security assessments and updates
- •Access controls and authentication for administrative functions
- •Data backup and disaster recovery procedures
Data Retention
- •Contact form submissions: 2 years or until request fulfilled
- •Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
- •Analytics data: 26 months (anonymized thereafter)
- •Server logs: 90 days
Your Rights (GDPR)
Under EU/UK Data Protection Laws, You Have the Right To
- •Access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you
- •Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- •Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ('right to be forgotten')
- •Restriction: Request limitation of how we process your data
- •Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- •Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for marketing
- •Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
How to Exercise Your Rights
- •Email us at privacy@marinecyprus.com with your request
- •We will respond within 30 days as required by GDPR
- •You may lodge a complaint with the Cyprus Data Protection Commissioner
Privacy Questions?
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us.
Changes to This Policy: We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
Supervisory Authority: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection (Cyprus) at www.dataprotection.gov.cy