1. Who we are
PortVendor is a global maritime B2B supplier directory operated by PortVendor Ltd, based in the United Kingdom. We are the data controller for personal data collected through this website.
Contact: partners@portvendor.com
2. What data we collect
We may collect the following personal data:
- Email address — when you submit an enquiry, sign up for updates, or request a listing via our contact or early partner forms.
- Name and company details — if provided voluntarily through our contact or listing forms.
- Usage data — pages visited, time on site, browser type, and approximate location, collected via Google Analytics (only with your consent).
- Technical data — IP address and device information, collected automatically by our hosting infrastructure.
3. How we use your data
We use your data for the following purposes:
- To respond to enquiries and communicate with you about your listing or partnership request.
- To send occasional updates about PortVendor (you can opt out at any time).
- To analyse how visitors use the site so we can improve it (Google Analytics, consent-dependent).
- To operate and maintain the directory service.
4. Legal basis for processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:
- Consent — for analytics cookies and marketing communications. You can withdraw consent at any time.
- Legitimate interests — for operating the directory and responding to enquiries, where this does not override your rights.
- Contract performance — where processing is necessary to fulfil a service you have requested.
5. Cookies
We use the following cookies:
- Strictly necessary — a cookie to remember your cookie consent choice. This does not require consent.
- Analytics (Google Analytics) — used to measure site traffic and usage patterns. These cookies are only placed after you accept via our cookie banner. Google may process data on servers outside the UK/EU; see Google's Privacy Policy.
You can change your cookie preference at any time by clearing your browser's local storage for this site, which will re-show the consent banner on your next visit.
6. Who we share your data with
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We share data only with:
- Google Analytics — aggregated, anonymised usage data (with consent).
- Tally — our form provider, if you submit a form on our site.
- Netlify / hosting provider — technical processing required to deliver the website.
All third-party providers are required to process data in accordance with applicable data protection law.
7. How long we keep your data
- Enquiry and form data: up to 2 years, or until you ask us to delete it.
- Analytics data: as per Google Analytics retention settings (default 14 months).
- Cookie consent record: stored in your browser's local storage until cleared.
8. Your rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Correct inaccurate data.
- Request deletion of your data.
- Object to processing or request restriction.
- Withdraw consent at any time (this does not affect prior lawful processing).
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at partners@portvendor.com.
9. International transfers
Some of our third-party providers (including Google) may process data outside the UK and EEA. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact
For any privacy-related queries: partners@portvendor.com