Effective Date: 26/08/2025
Seafarers.in (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our platform, including our website, mobile application, and related services.
By accessing or using Seafarers.in, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, date of birth, profile details, resume content, and institute/company details.
- Usage Data: Information about your interactions with our website, such as pages visited, time spent, device type, browser type, and IP address.
- User-Generated Content: Stories, posts, comments, or any content you share on the platform.
- Third-Party Data: Information received if you log in or connect through third-party services (Google, LinkedIn, Facebook).
2. How We Use Your Information
- Provide and improve our services (Resume Builder, Knowledge Hub, Institute Portal).
- Personalize your experience on the platform.
- Send important updates, newsletters, and maritime circulars (only with your consent).
- Connect you with institutes or companies (when you choose to share your details).
- Ensure platform security, prevent fraud, and comply with legal obligations.
3. Sharing of Information
- With Institutes/Companies: Only when you choose to share your CV or details.
- With Service Providers: Trusted partners who help us operate our platform (hosting, analytics, payment systems).
- For Legal Compliance: If required to do so by law, regulation, or legal process.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
- Seafarers.in uses cookies and similar technologies to improve site performance, analyze traffic, and personalize content.
- You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the site may not function properly.
5. Data Security
- We use industry-standard security measures (encryption, secure servers, restricted access) to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights
- Access, update, or delete your personal information.
- Opt-out of newsletters or marketing emails.
- Withdraw your consent to data collection at any time.
- To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Email Address].
7. Data Retention
- We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. Resumes, profiles, or posts can be deleted at any time by the user.
8. Third-Party Links
- Our platform may contain links to third-party websites (institutes, companies, maritime boards). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites.
9. Children’s Privacy
- Seafarers.in is intended for users aged 16 years and above. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we discover that information from a minor has been collected, we will delete it immediately.
10. International Data Transfers
- If you access Seafarers.in from outside India, please note that your information may be stored and processed in India or other countries where we operate.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
- We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Users will be notified by email or a platform notice where appropriate.
12. Contact Us
- If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: info@seafarers.in
At Seafarers.in, your trust is our anchor. We are committed to protecting your data while building a transparent, reliable, and community-driven platform for seafarers worldwide.