Effective Date: April 27, 2025
Ships in Scale (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, shipsinscale.com (“Website”).
By using our Website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Information You Provide Directly:
When you sign up for updates, request information, or submit a form, we collect the information you provide, such as your name, email address, and any other details you choose to share. - Information Collected Automatically:
When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect information about your device and usage through cookies and analytics tools. This may include your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site. - Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and support marketing efforts. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide you with information, newsletters, and other communications you request
- Respond to inquiries and support requests
- Improve and optimize our Website
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom (UK), we process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent: When you voluntarily provide information, such as signing up for a newsletter.
- Contract: When processing is necessary to fulfill a request you make.
- Legitimate Interests: For purposes such as improving our Website or communicating with you about Ships in Scale, where those interests are not overridden by your rights.
- Legal Obligation: Where we are required to comply with legal requirements.
Your Rights (GDPR and CCPA)
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:
- Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data (subject to certain legal exceptions).
- Restriction: You can request that we limit how we use your data.
- Objection: You can object to our use of your data for certain purposes.
- Portability: You can request that your data be provided to you in a machine-readable format.
- Withdraw Consent: If we process your information based on consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Email Address].
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Sharing of Information
We may share your information with:
- Service providers who help us operate our Website and send communications (such as email platforms or website hosts).
- Authorities if required by law, or to protect our rights and property.
We require all service providers to respect the security of your personal data and to process it lawfully.
Data Retention
We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Data Security
We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data, but please understand that no transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
International Data Transfers
If you are located outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to, processed, and stored in the United States. By using our Website, you consent to this transfer.
Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites.
Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted here with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Ships in Scale
c/o SeaWatch Books, LLC
2040 Milburn Avenue
Suite 102 #109
Maplewood, NJ 07040
support@shipsinscale.com