Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

TradeVessels ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our maritime marketplace platform.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide:

• Account information: name, email address, phone number, job title
• Company information: company name, location, industry segments, fleet details
• Listing information: vessel specifications, photos, pricing, condition reports
• Communication data: messages sent through the platform, inquiry details
• Payment information: billing details for commission invoices

Information collected automatically:

• Usage data: pages visited, features used, search queries
• Device information: browser type, operating system, IP address
• Cookies and similar technologies for session management and analytics

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain the Platform
• To process transactions and send related communications
• To verify company identity and prevent fraud
• To match buyers with relevant vessel listings
• To send platform notifications and updates
• To improve our services and user experience
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Other users: Your company profile and listing information is visible to other platform users as part of the marketplace functionality
• Service providers: We use third-party services for hosting (Vercel), database (Supabase), email (Resend), file storage (Cloudflare R2), and analytics (PostHog)
• Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit (TLS), row-level security on database tables, and secure authentication through Supabase Auth. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. Transaction records are retained for a minimum of 7 years for legal and compliance purposes. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

7. Your Rights

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

• Access and receive a copy of your personal data
• Correct inaccurate personal data
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Object to or restrict processing of your data
• Data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@tradevessels.com.

8. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We use analytics cookies (PostHog) to understand how users interact with the Platform. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States (hosting) and European Union (database). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

10. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via email or a notice on the Platform. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at privacy@tradevessels.com.