Njord.Eco Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 25, 2025
Welcome to Njord.Eco ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK GDPR.
1. Data Controller
Njord Offshore Ltd is the data controller responsible for your personal data. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
- Email: chartering@njordoffshore.com
- Address: Maud’s Court, Tendring, Essex. CO16 0BG. United Kingdom
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data about you:
- Personal Information: When you register and use our system, we may collect your email address, first name, and last name.
- Usage Data: We collect IP addresses and information about your use of our system. This data is tracked and may be anonymised for analytical, marketing, and improvement purposes.
- Aggregated Data: We may use anonymised and aggregated data derived from your use of the website for statistical and analytical purposes. This data does not identify you personally.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds under GDPR/UK GDPR:
- Consent: Where you have provided explicit consent (e.g., when registering for our system).
- Legitimate Interests: For tracking IP addresses and system use to ensure security, improve our services, and for anonymised analytics and marketing purposes, provided your rights and freedoms do not override these interests.
- Contractual Necessity: To provide you with access to and use of our system as per our terms of service.
4. How We Use Your Information
We may use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To register and manage your account.
- To provide and improve our services.
- To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries or sending service-related updates.
- To monitor and analyse usage trends (using anonymised data) for analytical, marketing, and improvement purposes.
- To ensure the security of our system by tracking IP addresses and system use.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party providers who assist us in operating our website and services (e.g., hosting or analytics providers), under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Obligations: When required by law, regulation, or legal process (e.g., court order) to disclose your data.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to a successor entity.
6. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. For example:
- Account data (email address, first name, last name) will be retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter unless you request deletion.
- IP addresses and usage data will be retained for security and analytics purposes and anonymised where possible.
7. Your Rights
Under GDPR and UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data (the "right to be forgotten") where applicable.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at chartering@njordoffshore.com. We will respond to your request within one month, as required by law.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or destruction. However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. International Data Transfers
If you are in the EU or UK and we transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or UK, we ensure it is protected by appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or adequacy decisions, in compliance with GDPR/UK GDPR.
10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to track IP addresses and system use. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, see our [Cookie Policy] (if applicable).
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their policies.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
13. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, monitor and analyse usage trends, and improve our services. Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website.
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies: Necessary for the operation and security of our website.
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand website usage patterns, allowing us to improve user experience.
- Functionality cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalisation.
You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.
14. Complaints
If you believe your data protection rights have been breached, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority:
- In the EU: Your local data protection authority (Your national Data Protection Authority. A list of EU data protection authorities can be found here: https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/about-edpb/members_en)
- In the UK: The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk or by phone at 0303 123 1113.
You may also contact us directly to resolve any concerns.