Privacy Policy

Furness Maritime Services (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data when you visit our website or contact us.

1. Who we are

Furness Maritime Services is a UK-based maritime consultancy providing investigation, safety management, and advisory services.

If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us via the details provided on our website.

2. What data we collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Contact information (such as name, email address, phone number) when you contact us via the website or email

  • Correspondence you send to us, including enquiries or requests for services

  • Technical information such as IP address, browser type, and device information, collected automatically through website analytics and cookies

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data through this website.

3. How we use your data

We use your personal data only where necessary and lawful, including to:

  • Respond to enquiries and communications

  • Provide information about our services

  • Manage professional relationships and potential engagements

  • Improve the functionality and performance of our website

  • Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

We do not use your data for unsolicited marketing.

4. Legal basis for processing

Under UK data protection law (UK GDPR), we process personal data on the following bases:

  • Legitimate interests, where processing is necessary for professional communication and business operations

  • Consent, where you have chosen to provide information voluntarily

  • Legal obligation, where required by law

5. Sharing your data

We do not sell, trade, or rent personal data to third parties.

Your data may be shared only where necessary with:

  • Professional advisers (such as legal or accounting advisers)

  • Website and IT service providers who support the operation of this site

  • Regulatory or legal authorities where required by law

All third parties are required to respect the confidentiality and security of your data.

6. Data security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or professional requirements.

When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

8. Cookies and analytics

This website may use cookies and analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site and to improve performance.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Further information about cookies may be provided in a separate Cookie Policy if applicable.

9. Your rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Request deletion of your data, where applicable

  • Object to or restrict processing in certain circumstances

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

Requests can be made by contacting us using the details on our website.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us via the details provided on the website.