NAVGARD

Navgard.com Privacy Notice

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THIS NAVGARD.COM PRIVACY NOTICE.

1. Introduction

Welcome to Navgard.com (“Navgard,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). We provide a maritime maneuver risk assessment platform. This Privacy Notice (“Notice”) explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information in connection with our website (the “Site”) and related services (the “Services”).

By accessing or using our Site and Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this Notice. If you do not agree, please discontinue using our Site and Services.

2. Scope of This Notice

This Notice applies to the information we collect from or about you when you visit our Site, register for an account, communicate with us, or otherwise use our Services. Please be aware that different legal frameworks (e.g., GDPR, PIPEDA) may apply depending on your location. We strive to uphold high standards of data protection in all jurisdictions where we operate.

3. Information We Collect

We aim to keep personal data collection minimal. Depending on your interactions, we may collect:

  • Account or Subscription Details: If you register or inquire about our Services, we may collect your name, email address, and other relevant contact information.
  • Technical/Usage Information: Our Site may automatically record certain data such as your IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages viewed, and access times, which we use for analytics and to improve performance.
  • Communications: If you contact us (e.g., via email or a contact form), we will keep a record of the correspondence and any information you provide in your message.
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We may use cookies or similar tracking tools to enhance user experience, understand usage patterns, and improve our Services.
  • Operational Data: We collect necessary data to support service delivery, such as personnel information.

4. No Children’s Information

Our Site and Services are intended for adult professionals in the maritime industry and are not directed to individuals under the age of majority. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at the email address listed below, and we will promptly remove such information.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain our maritime maneuver risk assessment Services;
  • Respond to inquiries, technical requests, and support needs;
  • Analyze usage patterns to enhance and optimize our Site and Services;
  • Communicate updates, notices, or marketing (where permitted by law);
  • Protect our systems and users from unauthorized access or misconduct; and
  • Comply with applicable legal obligations and industry regulations.

6. Data Storage & International Transfers

We host our servers in the United States (via render.com). If you access our Site from outside the U.S., your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. Data protection laws in the U.S. may differ from those in your jurisdiction, but we implement safeguards to protect your personal data in accordance with this Notice.

7. Legal Basis for Processing (If Applicable)

Depending on your location, we may rely on different legal bases to collect and process your personal data, including:

  • Consent: For example, when you sign up for our newsletter or other optional communications.
  • Contractual Necessity: When data processing is needed to deliver the Services you request.
  • Legitimate Interests: Such as improving our Services, maintaining Site security, or detecting fraud.
  • Legal Obligations: Where processing is necessary for us to comply with relevant laws or regulations.

8. Aggregated/Anonymized Data

We may use data that has been de-identified, anonymized, or aggregated in order to provide broader insights, improve industry safety, and enhance our collective risk assessment models. Such data does not identify you personally and may be shared with our customers or partners to help them understand trends, benchmarks, and overall risk patterns within the maritime sector.

9. Data Security

We implement a variety of technical and organizational measures to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your personal data. These may include the use of encryption (e.g., TLS/SSL) for data in transit, firewalls, secure hosting environments, and strict access controls. Despite our efforts, no security measure is perfect. If you suspect any unauthorized activity, please contact us immediately.

10. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data, as well as to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. To exercise these rights or to inquire further about our data practices, please reach out using the contact information provided below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Notice or our data handling practices, please contact us at:

Navgard Privacy Team
privacy@navgard.com

12. Updates to This Notice

We may modify or update this Notice from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices.

Last Updated: July 1, 2025