This Privacy Policy explains how Shipping-Container.com ("we," "us") collects, uses, and shares information when you use our website and related services (the "Site").
1. Information we collect
- Information you provide: name, email, phone, address, company details, project descriptions, and other fields submitted through quote, contact, seller, or newsletter forms.
- Account data: if you register, we store login credentials (passwords are hashed) and profile fields needed for authentication.
- Quote and usage data: location inputs, container preferences, quote identifiers, and technical logs needed to operate quote tools.
- Automatic data: IP address, browser type, device information, cookies, and similar technologies (including locale preferences and analytics if enabled).
2. How we use information
We use information to:
- Provide quotes, respond to inquiries, and connect you with suppliers
- Operate, secure, and improve the Site
- Send transactional emails (e.g., account verification, password reset)
- Send marketing communications where permitted and with your consent where required
- Comply with law and enforce our Terms
3. How we share information
We may share information with:
- Suppliers and partners relevant to your request (e.g., when you ask for a quote or callback)
- Service providers that host the Site, send email, or provide analytics (under contractual safeguards)
- Authorities when required by law or to protect rights and safety
We do not sell your personal information as a standalone product.
4. Cookies and analytics
We use cookies to remember locale preferences and support core functionality. If Google Analytics or similar tools are enabled, they may collect usage data according to their policies. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
5. Data retention
We retain information as long as needed to fulfill the purposes above, operate the Site, and meet legal obligations. Lead and quote records may be kept to support follow-up and business operations.
6. Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
7. International users
The Site serves users in multiple regions. Your information may be processed in countries other than your own, which may have different data protection laws.
8. Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal information, or to object to certain processing. Contact us to exercise these rights. EU/UK users may also lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
9. Children
The Site is not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect their data.
10. Changes
We may update this Policy. The "Last updated" date reflects the latest version. Material changes will be posted on this page.
11. Contact
Privacy questions: hello@shipping-container.com