Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 01, 2023
At Compute Maritime Limited (CML), we prioritize your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in line with the highest legal standards. This policy explains how we collect, use, and secure your data when you interact with our services, which provide AI-powered maritime solutions, including machine learning-based tools for surrogate modelling and generative design.
Definitions
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Company: Refers to Compute Maritime Limited, referred to as “We,” “Us,” or “Our.”
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Personal Data: Information that identifies you directly or indirectly, such as your name, contact details, and usage information.
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Data Controller: The legal entity that determines how and why personal data is processed (CML acts as the Data Controller under GDPR).
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Service Providers: Third parties we work with, who may process your data on our behalf (e.g., payment processors, analytics services).
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GDPR: General Data Protection Regulation, governing data privacy within the European Union.
Information We Collect
We collect various types of information to enhance our services, including:
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Personal Data: This includes, but is not limited to, your name, email address, company details, phone number, payment details, and other identifiers necessary for account management and transactions.
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Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and other diagnostic data automatically collected when you interact with our services.
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Usage Data: Information on how you use our website and tools, such as navigation history, time spent on certain pages, and interaction with features. This helps us optimize our service offerings.
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Third-Party Data: If you log in through a third-party service (such as Google or LinkedIn), we may collect information linked to your profile, including your name, email, and other public details associated with that account.
Purpose of Data Collection
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
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Service Provision: To operate, maintain, and improve our AI and machine learning tools, especially those related to maritime design.
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Account Management: To handle your account, registrations, and access to various services.
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Transaction Processing: To facilitate payments, billing, and fulfill any contractual obligations.
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Communication: To send service updates, respond to inquiries, and provide relevant offers. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time.
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Analytics: To monitor and analyze the use of our services, helping us identify trends, improve user experience, and develop new features.
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Security: To protect against unauthorized access, maintain data integrity, and safeguard our systems.
Legal Basis for Processing Under GDPR
We process personal data in accordance with the following legal bases:
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Consent: When you provide explicit consent for us to use your data for specific purposes (e.g., signing up for a newsletter).
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Contractual Obligations: When processing is necessary for the performance of a contract you have with us (e.g., providing our tools and services).
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Legitimate Interests: For purposes such as improving our services, marketing, and security, which do not override your rights.
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Legal Compliance: Where processing is required to comply with legal obligations, such as financial or regulatory requirements.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We will not sell or lease your personal data. However, we may share data with the following parties:
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Service Providers: Trusted third parties who help deliver our services (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics, payment processing). These providers are contractually bound to protect your data.
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Affiliates and Partners: We may share data with affiliated companies for internal administrative purposes or to offer joint services. These parties are required to adhere to our privacy policies.
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Business Transactions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, personal data may be transferred. You will be notified of any change in control or new privacy practices.
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Legal Obligations: We may disclose your data to comply with legal requests, such as government or law enforcement demands, or to protect our rights in legal proceedings.
Data Security
We implement a range of technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, misuse, or loss. These include encryption, secure servers, and access control protocols. However, no online system can be 100% secure, so while we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
CML uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These cookies help track user activity, store preferences, and optimize service functionality. Cookies may be either session-based (deleted after closing your browser) or persistent (stored for future visits).
You can control or block cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your use of specific features of our services.
Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
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Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
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Rectification: Correct any incomplete or inaccurate information.
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Erasure: Request deletion of your data where applicable (e.g., if the data is no longer necessary for the original purpose).
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Restriction: Request a temporary halt on data processing in certain situations (e.g., while a dispute over accuracy is resolved).
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Data Portability: Obtain a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format, or request its transfer to another provider.
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Objection: Object to our use of your data for certain purposes, such as direct marketing.
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Withdraw Consent: If processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@computemaritime.com.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Usage data is generally kept for a shorter period unless it is used to improve the security or functionality of our service.
International Data Transfers
Your personal data may be transferred to, and processed in, countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), where data protection laws may differ from those in your country. We will ensure that adequate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses, to protect your data in such instances.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant updates via email or through a prominent notice on our website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us:
Compute Maritime Limited (CML)
Email: info@computemaritime.com
Definitions
-
Company: Refers to Compute Maritime Limited, referred to as “We,” “Us,” or “Our.”
-
Personal Data: Information that identifies you directly or indirectly, such as your name, contact details, and usage information.
-
Data Controller: The legal entity that determines how and why personal data is processed (CML acts as the Data Controller under GDPR).
-
Service Providers: Third parties we work with, who may process your data on our behalf (e.g., payment processors, analytics services).
-
GDPR: General Data Protection Regulation, governing data privacy within the European Union.
Information We Collect
We collect various types of information to enhance our services, including:
-
Personal Data: This includes, but is not limited to, your name, email address, company details, phone number, payment details, and other identifiers necessary for account management and transactions.
-
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and other diagnostic data automatically collected when you interact with our services.
-
Usage Data: Information on how you use our website and tools, such as navigation history, time spent on certain pages, and interaction with features. This helps us optimize our service offerings.
-
Third-Party Data: If you log in through a third-party service (such as Google or LinkedIn), we may collect information linked to your profile, including your name, email, and other public details associated with that account.
Purpose of Data Collection
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
-
Service Provision: To operate, maintain, and improve our AI and machine learning tools, especially those related to maritime design.
-
Account Management: To handle your account, registrations, and access to various services.
-
Transaction Processing: To facilitate payments, billing, and fulfill any contractual obligations.
-
Communication: To send service updates, respond to inquiries, and provide relevant offers. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time.
-
Analytics: To monitor and analyze the use of our services, helping us identify trends, improve user experience, and develop new features.
-
Security: To protect against unauthorized access, maintain data integrity, and safeguard our systems.
Legal Basis for Processing Under GDPR
We process personal data in accordance with the following legal bases:
-
Consent: When you provide explicit consent for us to use your data for specific purposes (e.g., signing up for a newsletter).
-
Contractual Obligations: When processing is necessary for the performance of a contract you have with us (e.g., providing our tools and services).
-
Legitimate Interests: For purposes such as improving our services, marketing, and security, which do not override your rights.
-
Legal Compliance: Where processing is required to comply with legal obligations, such as financial or regulatory requirements.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We will not sell or lease your personal data. However, we may share data with the following parties:
-
Service Providers: Trusted third parties who help deliver our services (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics, payment processing). These providers are contractually bound to protect your data.
-
Affiliates and Partners: We may share data with affiliated companies for internal administrative purposes or to offer joint services. These parties are required to adhere to our privacy policies.
-
Business Transactions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, personal data may be transferred. You will be notified of any change in control or new privacy practices.
-
Legal Obligations: We may disclose your data to comply with legal requests, such as government or law enforcement demands, or to protect our rights in legal proceedings.
Data Security
We implement a range of technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, misuse, or loss. These include encryption, secure servers, and access control protocols. However, no online system can be 100% secure, so while we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
CML uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These cookies help track user activity, store preferences, and optimize service functionality. Cookies may be either session-based (deleted after closing your browser) or persistent (stored for future visits).
You can control or block cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your use of specific features of our services.
Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
-
Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
-
Rectification: Correct any incomplete or inaccurate information.
-
Erasure: Request deletion of your data where applicable (e.g., if the data is no longer necessary for the original purpose).
-
Restriction: Request a temporary halt on data processing in certain situations (e.g., while a dispute over accuracy is resolved).
-
Data Portability: Obtain a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format, or request its transfer to another provider.
-
Objection: Object to our use of your data for certain purposes, such as direct marketing.
-
Withdraw Consent: If processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@computemaritime.com.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Usage data is generally kept for a shorter period unless it is used to improve the security or functionality of our service.
International Data Transfers
Your personal data may be transferred to, and processed in, countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), where data protection laws may differ from those in your country. We will ensure that adequate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses, to protect your data in such instances.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant updates via email or through a prominent notice on our website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us:
Compute Maritime Limited (CML)
Email: info@computemaritime.com
You can also review our terms and conditions and accessibility statement here.