Privacy Policy

GENERAL PRIVACY POLICY

This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information received in the course of the business activities conducted by the Company under the corporate name Iris maritime, having its registered seat at Charilaou Trikoupi 1, Piraeus, 18536, Greece (hereinafter referred to as Iris maritime or “the Company”), in its capacity as a data controller. Such business activities include, but are not limited to, corporate communications, communications with employees of clients and/or suppliers, as well as any other activity involving the processing of personal data in the course of the Company’s day-to-day operations.

Data Processing

Iris maritime collects and processes your personal data, which may include:

• Personal information and contact details: e.g., your name, telephone number, and email address.

• Employment information: employer/previous employers, name, and position in the company.

• Other personal information: any other personal information contained in messages and emails directed at Iris maritime.

Iris maritime does not install and/or use cookies that collect or process personal data on its website.

Your personal data is stored and processed by Iris maritime for two (2) years. After this period, we will attempt to renew your consent; if this is not possible, we will delete your personal data from our systems.

However, longer retention periods may apply if the personal data are processed in the context of Iris maritime‘s business activities. In such cases, Iris maritime will process personal data for as long as is necessary to comply with legal obligations and/or legal consequences stemming from any agreement between a client and/or supplier and the Company.

Data Processing Purposes

We process your data for the following purposes:

• To inform you about developments in the shipping industry, training programs, and seminars conducted by Iris maritime.

• To respond to queries or messages addressed to our firm.

• To assist you when you are exercising your rights under GDPR (Regulation No. 2016/679).

• To exercise our rights and fulfill our legal obligations.

• For communication purposes, with the aim of establishing potential commercial collaboration.

• To conduct corporate communications relating to the Company’s business activities.

Data Transfers to Third Parties

Your personal data will be accessible to Iris maritime and its fully authorized personnel, as well as to third parties, within Greece or other member states of the European Economic Area (EEA), that will process your data exclusively on behalf of the Company and in accordance with the applicable provisions of GDPR.

The transfer of such data is governed by contractual terms requiring these third parties to implement protective measures for your personal data.

Such third parties may include:

• Co-operating companies providing technical services and safety services.

• Technical, financial, and legal advisors.

• Investigators and auditors.

• Accounting firms.

• Local and travel agents.

• Training centers.

• Any other recipients required for Iris maritime to fulfill its processing obligations.

In cases where data is transferred to non-EEA third countries, such transfers will occur in compliance with GDPR safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or other relevant authorities.

Legal Basis for Processing and Obligation to Provide Data

The primary legal basis for the processing of your data is your consent. Without your consent, we will be unable to send you newsletters or updates.

You may withdraw your consent at any time. The lawfulness of processing conducted prior to withdrawal will remain unaffected. To withdraw your consent, please contact us at info@irismaritime.com.

In addition to consent, Iris maritime may process your data under other legal bases, including:

• Compliance with legal obligations.

• Legitimate interest in communicating with clients, contractors, and suppliers.

Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

• The right to access your personal data and receive information on its processing.

• The right to request correction or completion of your personal data.

• The right to request deletion of your personal data.

• The right to restrict processing of your personal data.

• The right to object to data processing.

• The right to data portability, allowing you to request your data in a commonly used format.

You can exercise these rights by contacting us at info@irismaritime.com.

If you believe your rights under GDPR have been violated, you also have the right to file a complaint with the competent data protection authority.

Persons Under the Age of 16

Iris maritime does not collect personal data from individuals under the age of 16. If you are under 16, please do not share your personal information with us.

Applicable Law and Dispute Resolution

This Privacy Policy is governed by Greek Law. Any disputes arising out of or related to this Privacy Policy will be resolved by the Courts of [Insert Jurisdiction, e.g., Athens or Piraeus].

Communication

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact us at:

• Email: info@irismaritime.com

• Telephone: +302110018382

We are committed to protecting your personal information and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.