Third Party Data Protection and Privacy Notice – MJM Offshore Ltd
Policy Statement
MJM Offshore Ltd (“MJM”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This notice explains how we collect, use, process, and safeguard personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (“UK GDPR”) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (together, “Data Protection Laws”).
Personal data refers to any information relating to an identifiable individual. MJM processes such data responsibly and transparently, ensuring appropriate security and compliance at all times.
Privacy Policy - the basics
1. About This Notice
This Privacy Notice outlines how MJM collects and uses personal data through its website and in the course of its business activities, including vessel brokerage, client engagement, and communications.
We may collect personal data when you:
Contact us via email, phone, or website forms
Engage us for brokerage or advisory services
Request information regarding vessels or opportunities
Subscribe to communications or updates
By using this website or engaging with MJM, you acknowledge and accept the practices described in this Notice.
For any privacy-related queries, please contact:
Email: info@mjmoffshore.com (update as required)
2. Data Controller
MJM Offshore Ltd is the data controller responsible for your personal data.
3. Information We Collect
We may collect, use, and store the following types of personal data:
Identity Data: Name, title, company details
Contact Data: Email address, telephone number, business address
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information
Usage Data: Website interaction and browsing behaviour
Communication Data: Correspondence and enquiry details
We may also collect non-identifiable aggregated data for analytical purposes.
4. How We Collect Data
We collect data through:
Direct interactions: Emails, calls, meetings, and website forms
Automated technologies: Cookies and website analytics tools
Third parties: Public sources, professional networks, and compliance/KYC providers
5. How We Use Your Data
We use personal data to:
Respond to enquiries and provide brokerage services
Manage business relationships
Improve our website and services
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Conduct due diligence, including KYC and compliance checks
6. Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on the following legal bases:
Legitimate Interests: To operate and grow our brokerage business
Contractual Necessity: To perform services requested by you
Legal Obligations: Compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Consent: Where required (e.g. marketing communications)
7. Data Sharing and International Transfers
MJM may share personal data with:
Professional advisers and service providers
Compliance and due diligence providers
Business partners where relevant to a transaction
Due to the international nature of offshore brokerage, your data may be transferred outside the UK. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.
8. Marketing Communications
We may send relevant business communications where there is a legitimate interest or where you have opted in. You may opt out at any time by contacting us.
9. Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyse website performance. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:
Fulfil the purpose for which it was collected
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Support legitimate business requirements
Typically, this includes retaining transaction and compliance records for a reasonable period following completion or termination of a business relationship.
11. Data Security
MJM implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
12. Your Rights
Under Data Protection Laws, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request erasure (where applicable)
Restrict or object to processing
Request data transfer (data portability)
Withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details above.
13. Complaints
If you have concerns about how your data is handled, please contact us first. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
14. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites. MJM is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.
15. Updates to This Notice
MJM reserves the right to update this Privacy Notice at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page.
Confidentiality Note
Given the nature of offshore brokerage, certain transactions and communications are conducted on a strictly confidential basis. Personal data may be processed in connection with Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and due diligence procedures relating to vessel sales, acquisitions, or charter opportunities.