Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2026
1. Introduction
Optima Shipping Services ("Optima," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us in any way.
By accessing or using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:
- Name, email address, phone number, and job title
- Company name and business address
- Information provided through contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, and service inquiries
- Communication records and correspondence with our team
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- IP address and browser type
- Device information and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns
- Referring website addresses
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Respond to inquiries and communicate with you about our services
- Send market reports, newsletters, and industry intelligence (with your consent)
- Analyze website usage to improve user experience
- Comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
- Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:
- Affiliated offices within the Optima Shipping Services network (Athens, Istanbul, Dubai, Singapore, Shanghai)
- Service providers who assist in operating our website and business
- Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
6. Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area, you have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data
- Object to or restrict the processing of your data
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@optimaships.com.
7. Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, please refer to our cookie banner upon first visit.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Optima Shipping Services
Email: privacy@optimaships.com
Offices: Athens · Istanbul · Dubai · Singapore · Shanghai