Privacy policy
1. DATA PROTECTION
GENERAL INFORMATION
Below you will find a detailed overview of what happens to your data, especially personal data, when you visit our website. This includes all data that can personally identify you.
DATA COLLECTION ON THIS WEBSITE
RESPONSIBLE FOR DATA COLLECTION
The data collection and processing on this website are carried out by the operator of the website, hereinafter referred to as Sea Master Shipping GmbH. Our contact details can be found in the imprint and at the end of this privacy policy.
HOW WE COLLECT DATA
Here we distinguish between automatic collection and voluntary provision by the user.
AUTOMATIC COLLECTION
This primarily concerns technical data. When you visit this website, data such as device, operating system, time of visit, or the internet browser used are automatically collected by the system or with your consent.
VOLUNTARY DATA
Voluntary data are data that you independently and voluntarily enter into our booking form or contact form.
WHY DATA IS COLLECTED
Technical data are collected solely for analytical purposes to provide you with the best user experience on our website. This is also how we can optimize and further adapt our offerings and our website.
Data collected in the booking form or contact form, which you provide to us voluntarily, is used exclusively for order processing and communication with you and the involved partners.
Some of the data you provide us must also be shared with partners, for example, for the pickup of your goods or for contacting you. By submitting the booking form, you consent to the privacy policies.
YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING YOUR DATA
You have the right to request information and deletion of your personal data at any time. This is done free of charge. You can revoke the use of your data by us or our partners at any time. Furthermore, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority. If you have questions regarding data protection, please contact us at datenschutz@seamastershipping.de.
ANALYSIS TOOLS AND TOOLS FROM THIRD PARTIES
When visiting this website, your browsing behavior may be analyzed and evaluated for technical purposes. More information can be found under the section Analysis Tools in this privacy policy.
2.GENERAL INFORMATION AND MANDATORY INFORMATION
DATA PROTECTION
Sea Master Shipping GmbH, the operator of this website, takes the protection of your personal data very seriously. Your personal data will be treated confidentially and in accordance with the applicable legal data protection regulations and this privacy policy.
Your data will only be used and shared with your consent for the purpose of order processing. When visiting this website, data such as device, operating system, time of visit, or the internet browser used are automatically collected by the system or with your consent. Data that you voluntarily enter will also be collected. These are data that you independently and voluntarily enter into our booking form or contact form.
This privacy policy explains what data we collect and how we use it. It also explains how and for what purpose this happens.
We expressly point out that data transmission over the internet can always have security gaps, e.g., email communication, etc. Complete protection of your data from access by others besides Sea Master Shipping is not possible.
NOTE ON THE RESPONSIBLE PARTY
The responsible entity for data processing on this website is:
Sea Master Shipping GmbH
Managing Director: Lev Henzel
Süderstrasse 75A D – 20097 Hamburg
Tel: +49 (40) 32 01 04 – 0 Fax: +49 (40) 32 52 66 – 44
E-Mail: info@seamastershipping.de
Website: www.seamastershipping.de
Location and jurisdiction: Hamburg Commercial Register Hamburg: HRB 65178
VAT Identification Number: DE 812285476
The responsible entity is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others decides on the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).
STORAGE DURATION
Unless a more specific storage duration is stated within this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for data processing ceases to exist. If a legitimate deletion request is made or consent to data processing is revoked, your data will be deleted unless we have other legally permissible reasons for the storage of your personal data (e.g., tax or commercial retention periods); in the latter case, deletion will occur after these reasons cease to exist.
GENERAL NOTES ON THE LEGAL BASES OF DATA PROCESSING ON THIS WEBSITE
If you have consented to data processing, we process your personal data based on Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR or Art. 9 (2) (a) GDPR, if special categories of data are processed according to Art. 9 (1) GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or access to information on your device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), data processing occurs additionally based on § 96 TKG 2003. Consent can be revoked at any time. If your data is necessary for the performance of a contract or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, we process the data based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. Furthermore, we process your data if it is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation based on Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR. Data processing may also occur based on our legitimate interest according to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. The relevant legal bases for processing will be informed in the following paragraphs of this privacy policy.
REVOCATION OF CONSENT TO DATA PROCESSING
Many data processing operations are only possible with your express consent. You can revoke any consent you have given at any time. The legality of the data processing carried out until the revocation remains unaffected by the revocation.
RIGHT TO OBJECT TO DATA COLLECTION IN SPECIAL CASES AND TO DIRECT MARKETING (ART. 21 GDPR)
If data processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (e) or (f) GDPR, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions. The respective legal basis on which the processing is based can be found in this privacy policy. If you object, we will no longer process any affected personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for processing that outweigh your interests, rights, and freedoms, or the processing is for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims (objection under Art. 21 (1) GDPR).
Personal data will not be used for advertising purposes unless you voluntarily sign up for our newsletter or tariff dispatch.
RIGHT TO COMPLAIN TO THE COMPETENT SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY
In the event of violations of the GDPR, affected individuals have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in the member state of their habitual residence, place of work, or the location of the alleged infringement. This right to complain exists without prejudice to other administrative or judicial remedies.
RIGHT TO DATA PORTABILITY
You have the right to request the transfer of data that we process automatically based on your consent or in fulfillment of a contract to you or to a third party in a common, machine-readable format. If you request the direct transfer of data to another responsible party, this will only be done to the extent technically feasible.
SSL OR TLS ENCRYPTION
This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or inquiries that you send to us as the site operator. An encrypted connection can be recognized by the address line of the browser (https://) and the padlock icon.
When SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data that you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.
INQUIRIES, DELETION, AND CORRECTION
You have the right to request information about your stored personal data, its origin and recipient, the purpose of data processing, and, if applicable, the right to correction or deletion of this data at any time in accordance with the applicable legal provisions. For this purpose, as well as for further questions regarding personal data, you can contact us at any time.
RIGHT TO RESTRICT PROCESSING
You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. You can contact us at any time for this purpose.
3. DATA COLLECTION ON THIS WEBSITE
COOKIES
Our websites use so-called "cookies." Cookies are small text files and are not harmful to your device. They are either temporarily stored for the duration of a session (session cookies) or permanently (permanent cookies) on a device. Session cookies are automatically deleted after the end of the website visit. Permanent cookies remain stored on the device until they are deleted by the user or automatically by the browser/system.
In some cases, cookies from third-party companies may be stored on your device when our site is accessed (third-party cookies). These allow us or the user to use certain services of the third-party company (e.g., cookies for payment processing).
Cookies have various functions. Numerous cookies are technically necessary, as certain website functions would not work without them (e.g., the shopping cart function or the display of videos). Other cookies serve to evaluate user behavior or display advertisements.
Cookies that are necessary for the electronic communication process, to provide certain desired functions (e.g., for the shopping cart function), or to optimize the website (e.g., cookies for measuring web audience) are stored based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR unless another legal basis is specified. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing necessary cookies for the technically error-free and optimized provision of its services. If consent has been requested for the storage of cookies and similar recognition technologies, processing occurs solely based on this consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR and § 96 TKG 2003); consent can be revoked at any time.
You can set your browser to inform you about the setting of cookies and only allow cookies in individual cases, exclude the acceptance of cookies for certain cases or generally, and activate the automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of the website.
If cookies from third-party companies or for analytical purposes are used, we will inform you separately about this in the context of this privacy policy and, if necessary, request consent when visiting our website.
SERVER LOG FILES
The provider of the pages automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files that your used browser automatically transmits to us.
These are:
- Browser and version number
- IP address (anonymized)
- Time and date of the server request
- Operating system
A consolidation of this data with other data sources does not take place. The collection of this data is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the technically error-free presentation and optimization of his website – for this purpose, server log files must be collected.
INQUIRIES VIA EMAIL, CONTACT FORM, PHONE, OR FAX
If you contact us by direct email, phone, or fax, your inquiry, including all personal data resulting from it (name, inquiry), will be stored and processed for the purpose of handling your request. This data will not be passed on without your consent. If you contact us through our contact form, the date and time of registration/submission and the IP address will also be transmitted.
The processing of this data is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR, provided that your inquiry is related to the fulfillment of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective handling of inquiries directed to us (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR) if this has been requested.
The data you send to us via contact inquiries will remain with us until you request deletion, revoke your consent to storage, or the purpose for data storage ceases to exist (e.g., after the request has been completed). Mandatory legal provisions – in particular, statutory retention periods – remain unaffected.