Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 30 June 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how LinkedMaritime.com (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679.

1. Who We Are

LinkedMaritime.com operates an online job board platform at linkedmaritime.com that connects job seekers with employers.
Data Controller: LinkedMaritime.com
Contact Email: smd@linkedmaritime.com

2. What Personal Data We Collect

Depending on how you use our site, we may collect:

  • Account Information: name, email, password, and user role (employer/job seeker)
  • Profile Data: resume/CV, education, experience, skills, job preferences
  • Job Listing Data: job titles, descriptions, company details
  • Communication Data: messages, contact forms, support requests
  • Payment Data: billing information (for premium listings, where applicable)
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device, and usage logs

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

  • Consent (e.g., when subscribing to alerts)
  • Contract (e.g., to provide job board services)
  • Legal obligation
  • Legitimate interests (e.g., to improve our platform or prevent fraud)

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Provide and improve our job board services
  • Allow job applications and communication between users
  • Process payments (if applicable)
  • Respond to inquiries or support requests
  • Send job alerts or updates (only with your consent)

5. How Long We Retain Your Data

We retain your personal data for as long as:

  • Your account remains active
  • Necessary to fulfill the purposes described
  • Required by applicable law or tax authorities

You may request deletion of your account or data at any time.

6. Sharing Your Information

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

  • Employers or job seekers, depending on your interactions
  • Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processing)
  • Authorities, if legally required

All third-party processors are GDPR-compliant and bound by data protection agreements.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Correct or update your data
  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with a Data Protection Authority

To exercise your rights, email us at smd@linkedmaritime.com.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and collect usage data. You may manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.

For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

9. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

  • SSL encryption
  • Regular software updates
  • Access control and secure backups

10. International Transfers

If your data is transferred outside the EEA, we ensure adequate protection under GDPR-approved mechanisms (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

11. Children’s Privacy

This platform is not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

13. Contact

For questions or data requests, contact:
Email: smd@linkedmaritime.com