Who we are
Global Marine Platform — globalmarineplatform.com
Last updated: 21/03/2026
1. Who We Are
Global Marine Platform is a maritime marketplace operated by:
[Company Name / Org. nr.: XXXXXXXXX]
[Street Address]
[Postal Code, City, Norway]
[Email address]
[Phone number, optional]
Our website address is: https://globalmarineplatform.com
Global Marine Platform provides an online marketplace for buying, selling, and chartering vessels, sourcing maritime equipment and parts, posting and finding maritime jobs, and connecting maritime professionals through company profiles and a verified directory.
2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why
2.1 Account Registration
When you create an account (free member, vendor, or employer), we collect:
- Full name
- Email address
- Company name (vendors)
- Phone number (optional)
- Profile information you choose to add (profile picture, bio, company description)
Purpose: To create and manage your account, enable you to list vessels/equipment/jobs, and facilitate contact between buyers and sellers.
Legal basis: Performance of contract (you agree to our Terms & Conditions when creating an account).
2.2 Payments and Transactions
When you purchase contact tokens or equipment, we process payments through Stripe and/or PayPal. We collect:
- Billing name and address
- Transaction history (purchases, token usage)
- Order details
We do not store your full credit card number or payment details on our servers. All payment processing is handled securely by Stripe (stripe.com/privacy) and PayPal (paypal.com/privacy), who act as independent data controllers for payment data.
Purpose: To process your purchases, issue receipts, and comply with accounting and tax obligations.
Legal basis: Performance of contract; legal obligation (bookkeeping requirements under the Norwegian Bookkeeping Act / Bokføringsloven).
2.3 Listings and Content
When you create vessel listings, equipment listings, job postings, or company profiles, we collect all information you submit, including:
- Vessel details, specifications, photos, and pricing
- Equipment descriptions and images
- Job descriptions and requirements
- Company descriptions, logos, and fleet information
Purpose: To display your listings on the platform and enable the marketplace to function.
Legal basis: Performance of contract.
2.4 Contact and Communication
When a user spends a contact token to reach a seller, we facilitate the exchange of contact details (name, email, phone) between the parties. We also collect messages sent through any on-platform contact forms.
Purpose: To enable direct contact between buyers and sellers.
Legal basis: Performance of contract; legitimate interest in facilitating marketplace transactions.
2.5 Technical and Usage Data
When you visit our website, we automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
Purpose: To ensure the website functions correctly, improve user experience, and protect against abuse.
Legal basis: Legitimate interest in operating a secure and functional website.
2.6 Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, the visitor’s IP address, and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymised string created from your email address (a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at automattic.com/privacy. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
2.7 Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website may be able to download and extract any location data from images on the website.
3. Cookies
Our website uses cookies. We use Complianz for cookie consent management, and you can manage your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie banner or by visiting our Cookie Policy page.
3.1 Essential Cookies
- Login session cookies (persist for 2 days, or 2 weeks if you select “Remember Me”)
- Cookie consent preferences (Complianz)
- WooCommerce cart and session cookies
- CSRF/security tokens
3.2 Functional Cookies
- Screen display preference cookies (last 1 year)
- Comment form cookies saving your name, email, and website (last 1 year, opt-in only)
3.3 Analytics Cookies
[Specify which analytics service you use, e.g. Google Analytics, Matomo, or state that no analytics cookies are used.]
3.4 Embedded Content
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if you visited the other website directly. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content, including tracking your interaction if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
For full details, see our Cookie Policy.
4. Who We Share Your Data With
Payment processors: Stripe and PayPal process your payment transactions. They act as independent data controllers.
Hosting provider: [Name of your hosting provider] hosts the website and stores data on servers located in [location].
Other marketplace users: When a contact token is used, we share your contact details (name, email, phone) with the enquiring party, and vice versa.
Email service: [If applicable, e.g. Mailchimp, SendGrid] for transactional and marketing emails.
Spam detection: Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service (Akismet).
Password resets: If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
We do not sell your personal data to third parties
5. International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers (Stripe, PayPal, Gravatar/Automattic) are based in the United States. Where personal data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, we ensure adequate protection through:
- EU/EEA Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- The service provider’s participation in recognised data protection frameworks
- Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
Norway is part of the European Economic Area (EEA) and applies the GDPR through the Norwegian Personal Data Act (Personopplysningsloven). Data transfers within the EU/EEA are treated as domestic transfers.
6. How Long We Retain Your Data
Account data: Retained for as long as your account is active. If you request deletion, we will erase your data within 30 days, except where we are legally required to retain it. Transaction records: Retained for 5 years after the transaction to comply with Norwegian bookkeeping requirements (Bokføringsloven § 13). Listings: Retained for as long as you keep them active. Deleted listings are removed within 30 days. Comments: Comment data and metadata are retained indefinitely so we can recognise and approve follow-up comments automatically. Technical logs: IP addresses and access logs are retained for up to 12 months. Cookie consent records: Retained as required by applicable law.
7. Your Rights Under the GDPR
The GDPR applies in Norway through the Norwegian Personal Data Act (Personopplysningsloven). As a data subject, you have the following rights:
- Right of access — You can request a copy of all personal data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification — You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to erasure — You can request that we delete your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Right to restrict processing — You can ask us to limit how we use your data.
- Right to data portability — You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to object — You can object to processing based on legitimate interest.
- Right to withdraw consent — Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.
If you have an account on this site, you can view, edit, or delete your personal information at any time through your account settings (except your username). You can also request an exported file of all personal data we hold about you.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email address]. We will respond within 30 days.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Norwegian Data Protection Authority (Datatilsynet):
Datatilsynet
Postboks 458 Sentrum
0105 Oslo, Norway
postkasse@datatilsynet.no
www.datatilsynet.no
8. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including:
- SSL/TLS encryption on all pages
- Secure payment processing via PCI-compliant providers (Stripe, PayPal)
- Access controls and authentication for user accounts
- Regular security updates and monitoring
No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Children’s Privacy
Global Marine Platform is not intended for use by individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will notify registered users by email and update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:
[Company Name]
Org. nr.: [XXXXXXXXX]
[Email address]
[Street Address, Postal Code, City, Norway]