Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 18, 2026
Last Updated: October 30, 2026

Dry Docking World (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information collected through www.dry-dockingworld.com (“Website”).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, protect, and manage information obtained through the Website.

By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Voluntarily Provide

We collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it to us through contact forms, email communications, or other direct interactions.

Such information may include:

Name
Email address
Company or organization name
Telephone number (if provided)
Information contained within messages, inquiries, or submissions

Providing personal information is voluntary. However, certain communications or services may not be available without the requested information

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

Internet Protocol (IP) address
Browser type and version
Device information
Operating system
Referring website addresses
Pages visited
Date and time of access
General usage and diagnostic information

We use this information for website administration, security, performance monitoring, and improving user experience.

How We Use Your Information

We may use information we collect to:

Respond to inquiries and communications;
Provide requested information;
Operate, maintain, and improve the Website;
Monitor Website performance and security;
Detect and prevent unauthorized or unlawful activity;
Comply with legal obligations; and
Protect our rights, property, and legitimate interests.

We do not use personal information for automated decision-making or profiling.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Website uses cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, security, and user experience.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites operate efficiently and remember preferences.

For additional information about cookies used on the Website, please review our Cookie Policy.

Where required by applicable law, consent will be obtained before non-essential cookies are placed on your device.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, trade, or lease personal information.

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers that assist in operating, hosting, securing, maintaining, and improving the Website. Such providers may include website hosting providers, content delivery networks, website security providers, email providers, and cookie consent management providers.

Service providers may access personal information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf and are required to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security measures.

We may also disclose information when we reasonably believe disclosure is necessary to:

Comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests;
Protect and defend our rights or property;
Investigate potential violations of our policies;
Protect the safety of users or the public; or
Enforce our legal agreements.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to:

Know what personal information we collect and how it is used;
Request access to personal information collected about you;
Request correction of inaccurate personal information;
Request deletion of personal information, subject to applicable exceptions;
Request information regarding disclosure of personal information; and
Be free from unlawful discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Data Controller

For purposes of applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable, Dry Docking World is the data controller responsible for personal information collected through this Website.

GDPR and International Privacy Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, Switzerland, or another jurisdiction with similar privacy protections, you may have the right to:

Access personal information;
Correct inaccurate information;
Request deletion of personal information;
Restrict processing;
Object to processing;
Request data portability; and
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

We process personal information only where we have a lawful basis, including:

Your consent;
Performance of a contract;
Compliance with a legal obligation; or
Legitimate business interests that are not overridden by your rights and freedoms.

You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

Respond to inquiries and communications;
Maintain business records;
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations;
Resolve disputes; and
Enforce agreements and policies.

When information is no longer required, we will securely delete, anonymize, or otherwise dispose of it in accordance with applicable law and industry standards.

International Data Transfers

Because the Website is accessible worldwide, information may be transferred to, processed, and stored in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States.

Where required by applicable law, we implement reasonable safeguards to protect personal information transferred internationally.

By using the Website, you acknowledge that information may be transferred to, processed, and stored in jurisdictions outside your country of residence where permitted by law.

Security of Information

We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Where applicable, information transmitted through the Website is protected using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption.

No method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Right to Request Deletion

Subject to applicable legal requirements and exceptions, you may request deletion of personal information that we maintain about you.

Upon receipt of a verifiable request, we will take reasonable steps to delete applicable personal information unless retention is required or permitted by law.

Deletion requests may be submitted to:

dm@dry-dockingworld.com

Children's Privacy

The Website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete such information.

Third-Party Hosting

Information submitted through the Website may be stored and processed by third-party hosting providers and technology service providers engaged to support Website operations.

These providers are required to maintain appropriate safeguards to protect information entrusted to them.

Do Not Track Signals

Certain web browsers provide a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature.

Because there is currently no universally accepted standard for responding to DNT signals, this Website does not currently respond to such signals.

Professional Relationship Disclaimer

Communications submitted through this Website, including contact forms, emails, comments, or other inquiries, do not create any engineering-client, consulting-client, legal-client, or other professional relationship with Dry Docking World.

No professional services are provided through this Website unless expressly agreed to in a separate written agreement.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may modify this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, business operations, or Website functionality.

Any updates will be posted on this page, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly.

Continued use of the Website following publication of changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:

Email: dm@dry-dockingworld.com

Website: www.dry-dockingworld.com