Privacy Policy

Introduction

At VesselAPI, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services. By using our website and services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways:

• Contact information (name, email, phone number) when you directly contact us
• Account registration data when you sign up for our services
• Automatically collected data: usage logs, API service logs, IP address, and country of access
• Company name, address, and telephone number for service registration

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our website and services
• Improve, personalize, and expand our services
• Analyze usage patterns and develop new products and features
• Administer your account and ensure quality assurance
• Communicate with you for customer service and marketing purposes
• Send service updates via email
• Prevent fraud and ensure legal compliance

How We Disclose Your Personal Data

We may disclose your information in an anonymous form to partners and affiliates within and outside the EU/EEA. We implement appropriate security measures for international data transfers and comply with all applicable data protection laws.

Cookies and Web Beacons

Like most websites, we use cookies to store visitor preferences and optimize website functionality. Cookies help us customize your experience based on your browser type and behavior on our site.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4), a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to help us understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects information such as:

• Pages you visit and time spent on each page
• How you arrived at our website (referral sources)
• Your approximate geographic location (country/city level)
• Device type, browser, and operating system
• Interactions with website features

We have configured Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled, which means your full IP address is never stored. The data collected is used solely for improving our website and understanding user behavior patterns.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, or by adjusting your cookie preferences in your browser settings.

Third-Party Privacy Policies

VesselAPI's Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites or services. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

CCPA Privacy Rights

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California consumers have the right to:

• Request disclosure of personal data we collect about you
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Opt-out of the sale of your personal information

We will respond to such requests within one month.

GDPR Data Protection Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure (right to be forgotten)
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to object to processing
• Right to data portability

We will respond to such requests within one month.

Children's Information

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. We encourage parents and guardians to monitor their children's internet usage. If we discover we have collected data from a child under 13, we will promptly remove it from our servers.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated with additional notice and consent requests where required. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.