Privacy Policy

OOS89 Marine Consultancy, based in the Netherlands, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website (https://oos89.com) or engage with our services, including salvage, wreck removal, marine consultancy, and expert witness support. We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

Information We Collect

We collect personal information you voluntarily provide, such as:

Name, email address, phone number, and company details when you contact us via our website, email, or phone.
Information submitted through forms (e.g., enquiries about our services like incident response or cargo loading witnessing).
Non-personal data, such as IP addresses, browser type, and website usage, is collected automatically via cookies for analytics purposes.

How We Use Your Information

Your personal information is used to:

Respond to enquiries and provide tailored marine consultancy, salvage, or litigation support services.
Communicate updates about our services, such as wreck removal or ship-to-ship operations, with your consent.
Improve our website functionality and user experience through analytics (e.g., Google Analytics).
Comply with legal obligations or contractual requirements with clients like shipowners and P&I Clubs.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyse website performance. These include:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality.
Analytics Cookies: Track usage via tools like Google Analytics (see Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy). You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit website features.

Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share data with:

Trusted service providers (e.g., IT or analytics providers) acting as data processors under strict confidentiality agreements.
Clients (e.g., shipowners, insurers) when necessary for service delivery, such as coordinating “Fremantle Highway” salvage operations.
Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights.

Data Retention

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected for (e.g., responding to enquiries or completing projects like cargo loading witnessing). We retain data for a maximum of 3 years unless required for legal or contractual purposes.

Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

Access, rectify, or erase your personal data.
Restrict or object to data processing.
Request data portability.
Withdraw consent for future processing. To exercise these rights, contact us at: (the contact info provided at the bottom of this page).

Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your data, including encryption and restricted access. However, no online transmission is fully secure, and you share information at your own risk.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., partners or regulatory bodies). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before sharing data.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal or service changes. Updates will be posted on this page, and significant changes will be notified via email or our website.

For questions or to exercise your rights, contact:

Email: info@oos89.com
Address: OOS89 Marine Consultancy, 3 Warren Yard, Warren Park, Stratford Road, Wolverton Mill, Milton Keynes MK12 5NW
Phone: +31 (0) 615 372 410 +44 (0) 789 766 7399