Privacy Policy

1. Overview & Data Controller

At Sortbuddyranklett Maritime Ltd. ("we", "our", or "us"), registered under Company No. UK-08942157 at 74 Quay Side Way, Harbor District, Portsmouth, PO1 3AX, United Kingdom, we respect your right to privacy and are committed to maintaining the confidentiality and security of personal data collected through our domain sortbuddyranklett.christmas.

2. Information We Collect

We collect limited categories of data to provide specialized maritime trim calculations, routing suite analytics, and technical communication:

• Technical Telemetry: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and session timestamps collected automatically via server logs.
• Calculator Session Parameters: User inputs for wind speed, yacht LOA, draft depth, and vessel polar configurations. These calculation parameters are processed locally in your browser session.
• Direct Communications: Contact information including your name, email address, yacht registration number (if provided), and inquiry messages sent via our support forms.

3. Legal Basis for Data Processing

We process personal data in full compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018 based on:

• Legitimate Interests: Operating, diagnosing, securing, and maintaining high performance for our nautical calculators and technical web infrastructure.
• Consent: Where explicitly provided by you for cookies, subscription newsletters, or direct support inquiries.
• Contractual Obligations: Providing requested maritime data analysis tools or technical consultation services.

4. Data Retention & Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or monetize your personal information. Data retention periods are limited strictly to what is required for legitimate legal or operational purposes. Technical server log entries are automatically purged after 90 days. Support communications are securely retained for up to 24 months to satisfy customer service quality requirements.

5. Your Legal Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, UK and EU users hold statutory rights including:

• Right to access, rectify, or request erasure of stored personal data.
• Right to restrict or object to automated processing activities.
• Right to data portability.
• Right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

6. Data Protection Contact

For questions or requests regarding your data, contact our Data Protection Officer at:
Email: [email protected]
Post: Data Protection Officer, Sortbuddyranklett Maritime Ltd., 74 Quay Side Way, Harbor District, Portsmouth, PO1 3AX, United Kingdom.