Privacy Policy – Global Freight Forum
Effective Date: September 16, 2024
At Global Freight Forum, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and interact with our services.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information: We may collect personal information that you provide to us voluntarily, such as your name, email address, and contact details when you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a contact form, or participate in other activities on our website.
Non-Personal Information: We also collect non-personal information about your visit to our website, including IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and browsing behavior. This information helps us understand how our website is used and improve our services.
2. How We Use Your Information
To Provide and Improve Our Services:
- We use your personal information to respond to your inquiries, send you updates and newsletters, and improve our website and services based on your feedback and usage patterns.
To Personalize Your Experience:
- We may use non-personal information to tailor content and advertisements to your interests and preferences, enhancing your overall experience on our website.
To Communicate with You:
- We use your contact information to communicate with you regarding your inquiries, subscriptions, and other relevant matters.
For Analytics and Research:
- We use aggregated and anonymized data for analytical purposes to understand trends, measure the effectiveness of our content, and conduct research to improve our offerings.
3. Sharing Your Information
Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as email delivery, data analysis, and customer support. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes specified by us.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or to comply with legal processes, respond to lawful requests, or protect the rights, property, or safety of Global Freight Forum, our users, or others.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you of any changes in the handling of your information as a result of such events.
4. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Choices
Access and Correction: You have the right to access and update your personal information. You can request access to your information or make corrections by contacting us at info@globalfreightforum.com.
Opt-Out: If you no longer wish to receive newsletters or marketing communications from us, you can opt-out by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in those communications or by contacting us directly.
Cookies: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, please refer to our Cookies Policy.
6. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.