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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 15 April 2025

1. Data controller

MaritLink is the controller of the personal data collected through this website (maritlink.com). For any privacy-related queries, please contact us through the contact form available on the website.

2. Data we collect

MaritLink collects only the data you voluntarily provide through the contact form:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (optional)
  • Information about your vessel and connectivity requirements

We do not collect sensitive data or payment data. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party analytics tools that could personally identify you.

3. Purpose of processing

The data you provide is used exclusively to:

  • Respond to your enquiry and prepare a personalised proposal on Starlink Maritime connectivity for your vessel.
  • Communicate with you regarding the advisory services you have requested.

We do not use your data for marketing purposes, nor do we share it with third parties for commercial ends.

4. Legal basis for processing

The processing of your personal data is based on:

  • Your consent, given when submitting the contact form (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
  • Pre-contractual measures taken at your request, such as preparing an advisory proposal (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR).

5. Recipients of data

Your data is not shared with third parties, except with:

  • Technical service providers strictly necessary for the operation of this website (Netlify hosting and form processing), acting as data processors under data protection agreements.
  • Certified installers, only when necessary to coordinate the installation of your Starlink equipment, and only with your prior knowledge.

We do not sell or transfer your data to third parties for advertising purposes.

6. International transfers

Netlify, our hosting and form processing provider, operates from the United States and adheres to the standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission, ensuring an adequate level of protection for your data.

7. Data retention

We retain your data for as long as necessary to manage your enquiry and, if a commercial relationship arises, for as long as required by applicable legislation. If no relationship is initiated, your data is deleted within 12 months of the last communication.

8. Your rights

As a data subject, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erase your data when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
  • Restrict the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
  • Object to the processing of your data.
  • Data portability of the data you have provided to us.
  • Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through the website's contact form. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority in your country of residence.

9. Data security

We apply appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, destruction or accidental disclosure. Our website uses HTTPS and communications are encrypted in transit.

10. Cookies

This website does not use tracking or third-party cookies for advertising or analytics purposes. Only strictly necessary technical cookies required for the website to function may be present. No consent is required for these cookies.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this privacy policy to reflect legal changes or changes to our services. Any material changes will be notified on this page with an updated date. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically.