Privacy policy

Data Collection and Use

We only collect data that is strictly necessary to provide our services. We prioritize the privacy and security of our visitors throughout the entire site navigation process. None of the data collected (such as name, IP address) will be sold or traded. Data will only be shared with third parties when required for operational purposes. Your personal information is crucial to ensuring safe and efficient navigation.

Data Retention

We will retain the data collected only for the period necessary to provide the services requested or as required by law.

Data Protection

We will protect all data collected against theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, and other threats.

Use of Cookies

We use cookies and information from your browser session to build up a profile of the public visiting the website. This allows us to improve our services, products, and content, and ensure that you receive the best offers and promotions. Throughout this process, we will keep your information strictly confidential. Please note that your information is collected by Shipmasters in an automated manner, without any human intervention.

What is the LGPD?

LGPD (Law No. 13,709/2018) is Brazil’s general data protection law. It regulates the processing of personal data of customers and users by public and private companies.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files sent to your browser that contain a record of your behavior when you visit a website. We use cookies, pixels, and other technologies (collectively, “cookies”) to recognize your browser or device, learn more about your interests, provide essential resources and services, and to:

• Track your preferences to show only ads of interest to you. Track your preferences to show only ads of interest to you.
• Conduct research and diagnostics to improve content, products, and services.
• Prevent fraudulent activity.
• Improve security.

First-Party and Third-Party Cookies

Our website utilizes both first-party and third-party cookies. First-party cookies are issued by the domain “www.shipmasters.com” and are typically used to identify language and location preferences or facilitate basic site functionality. Third-party cookies are owned and managed by other companies, such as Shipmasters’s business partners or service providers.

Session and Persistent Cookies

Session cookies are temporary cookies used to remember you during your visit to the website. These cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remember your website preferences and remain on your device even after you close your browser or restart your device. We use these cookies to analyze user behavior and improve the functionality of our website.

Using Cookies for Advertising Purposes

Cookies and advertising technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and ad network tags help us serve relevant ads more effectively. They collect consolidated information for audit, research, and performance reporting purposes for advertisers. While we do not utilize cookies to create a profile of your browsing behavior on third-party websites, we do employ consolidated information from such third parties to show relevant advertisements based on your interests.

Third-Party Cookies

For some of the functions within our websites we use third-party suppliers, for example, when you visit a page with videos embedded from or links to YouTube. These videos or links may contain third-party cookies We encourage you to consult the privacy policies of these third-party suppliers for information regarding their use of cookies.

Use of Personal Data Collected

The user knowingly and voluntarily provides information through forms or websites operated by Shipmasters. Personal data requested will be held in confidence and used only for the purpose for which the registration was made.

Protection and Security of Forms

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and Google. By using it, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service of these platforms.

Acceptance of the Privacy Policy

Use of the website implies acceptance of the privacy and personal information practices set out in this policy.