Privacy Policy

Sea Gems Shipping Co. Ltd.

Last updated: 21 October 2026

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1. Introduction

Sea Gems Shipping Co. Ltd. ("Sea Gems", "we", "our" or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.

This Privacy Policy explains how personal information may be collected, used, stored and protected when you visit our website, www.sea-gems.com, or contact us directly.

We process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and applicable Greek data protection legislation.

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2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for processing personal information is:

Sea Gems Shipping Co. Ltd.

16 Vas. Tzaferi, 118 54 Athens, Greece

Email: info@sea-gems.com

Telephone: +30 697 742 1021

Website: https://www.sea-gems.com/

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3. Personal Data We Collect

Our website is primarily informational and does not include contact forms, account registration or online purchasing facilities.

However, personal information may be processed in the following circumstances:

Direct Communications

When you contact us by email or telephone, we may receive personal information such as your name, contact details, company information and any information you voluntarily provide.

Technical Website Information

When you visit our website, certain technical information may be processed through our website hosting provider, Wix, including IP addresses, browser information, device information and website usage data.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website uses essential technologies necessary for its operation and cookie consent management. Additional technologies may be used where applicable and subject to consent when required.

Further information is available in our Cookie Policy.

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4. Purposes and Legal Bases for Processing

We process personal data only where we have a lawful basis to do so, including:

• Legitimate interests: To respond to business inquiries, maintain professional communications and ensure website security and functionality, where these interests are not overridden by your rights.

• Contractual necessity: To take steps requested before entering into a contract or to fulfil contractual obligations.

• Legal obligations: To comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

• Consent: Where required for optional cookies or similar technologies.

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5. Sharing Personal Data

We do not sell personal data.

Personal information may be shared with trusted service providers where necessary for website hosting, technical support or business operations.

Our website is hosted through Wix.com Ltd., which may process technical information in accordance with its applicable privacy and data processing terms.

Personal information may also be disclosed where required by law or to protect legitimate legal interests.

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6. International Data Transfers

As Sea Gems operates internationally and uses third-party technology providers, certain personal information may be processed outside the European Economic Area.

Where applicable, such transfers are subject to appropriate safeguards required by data protection legislation, including adequacy decisions or approved contractual mechanisms.

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7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including responding to inquiries, maintaining business relationships and meeting legal obligations.

Retention periods depend on the nature of the information and applicable legal requirements.

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8. Your Data Protection Rights

Under the GDPR, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data.

• Request correction of inaccurate information.

• Request deletion of your personal data.

• Request restriction of processing.

• Object to certain processing activities.

• Request data portability where applicable.

• Withdraw consent at any time where processing relies on consent.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided in this policy.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Hellenic Data Protection Authority (HDPA): https://www.dpa.gr/.

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9. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to support its functionality and manage visitor privacy preferences.

Where required, visitors can accept, reject or manage non-essential technologies through the website's cookie consent settings.

For additional information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

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Cookies Used on Our Website

Our website is hosted on Wix and uses cookies necessary for website security, session management and technical functionality.

The following cookies were identified during a fresh visit to our website before any optional cookie consent was provided.

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These cookies are associated with the technical operation of our website.

Our website also uses Usercentrics for Wix to manage cookie consent preferences.

Sea Gems has not independently installed Google Analytics or advertising tracking technologies.

The cookies used may change following updates to the Wix platform or website functionality. This declaration will be reviewed and updated when necessary.

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10. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or loss.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

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11. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites.

Sea Gems is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage visitors to review the relevant privacy policies.

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12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our operations, website technologies or applicable legal requirements.

Any updates will be published on this page with a revised date.

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13. Contact

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal information, please contact:

Sea Gems Shipping Co. Ltd.

16 Vas. Tzaferi, 118 54 Athens, Greece

Email: info@sea-gems.com

Telephone: +30 697 742 1021

Website: https://www.sea-gems.com/