Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 17 June 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Container Shipping Services ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information in accordance with the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Information We Collect

Personal data such as name, email address, phone number
Shipping-related information (addresses, delivery instructions)
Usage data (IP address, browser type, access times)

2. How We Use Your Information

To process shipping orders
To communicate with you
To improve our website and services
To comply with legal obligations under UK law

3. Legal Basis

We process your personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

Your consent
Performance of a contract
Compliance with a legal obligation
Legitimate interests

4. Sharing Your Data

We may share your information with third-party service providers (e.g. logistics partners, IT providers). We ensure all partners comply with data protection standards.

5. International Transfers

Your data may be processed outside the UK. In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g. Standard Contractual Clauses).

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.

7. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your data
Rectify incorrect data
Request erasure ("right to be forgotten")
Object to or restrict processing
Data portability

To exercise your rights, contact us at: support@yourdomain.com

8. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can configure your browser to refuse some or all cookies.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. Changes will be posted here with a new effective date.

10. Contact

If you have questions, please contact us at:

Container Shipping Services Ltd
123 Shipping Lane, London, UK
Email: support@yourdomain.com