UK Ports Organisation - Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to UK Ports Organisation! We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy ("Policy") describes how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you use our mobile application ("App") and any services, features, or content provided by UK Ports Organisation ("we," "us," "our").

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, password, and other information necessary for account creation.
• Profile Information: You may provide additional information for your profile, such as a profile picture and contact details.
• Communications: We collect information when you contact us with questions or feedback, including the content of your communications and contact details.

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you use the App, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Usage Information: We collect information about your interactions with the App, such as the features you use, the content you view, and the actions you take.
• Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access the App, including the hardware model, operating system and version, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
• Location Information: With your consent, we may collect information about your device’s precise location using GPS, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi signals.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, including:

• Social Media: If you link your social media accounts with the App, we may receive information from these accounts, such as your social media profile information.
• Partners and Service Providers: We may receive information from our partners and service providers to enhance your experience with the App.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for various purposes, including:

• Providing and Improving the App: To operate, maintain, and improve the App and our services.
• Personalization: To personalize your experience and provide content and features tailored to your interests.
• Communication: To communicate with you about your account, respond to your inquiries, and send you updates and promotional materials.
• Analytics: To analyze usage trends and monitor the effectiveness of the App.
• Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights and interests.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We share information with service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, data analysis, and customer support.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose your information to protect our rights, property, or safety, and the rights, property, and safety of our users or others.

5. Your Choices

5.1 Account Information

You can update, correct, or delete your account information at any time by accessing your account settings. If you wish to delete your account, please contact us at sales@ukports.com.

5.2 Location Information

You can control the collection of location information through your device settings. However, disabling location services may affect your ability to use certain features of the App.

5.3 Marketing Communications

You can opt-out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the instructions in those emails or by contacting us at sales@ukports.com.

6. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no security measures are completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of your information.

7. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from those of your country. We take appropriate measures to ensure that your information remains protected in accordance with this Policy.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Policy within the App or by other appropriate means. Your continued use of the App after the effective date of the updated Policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: sales@ukports.com
Phone: +44 (0) 121 231 7021
Address: UK Ports, 3 Brindley Place, Birmingham, B1 2JB

By using the App, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.