Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Strickland Services Limited ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us.

By using our services or providing us with your personal information, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• • Name, email address, and phone number
• • Company name and job title
• • Business correspondence and communications
• • Service requirements and project specifications
• • Payment and billing information

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information:

• • IP address and browser information
• • Pages visited and time spent on our website
• • Referring websites and search terms
• • Device and operating system information
• • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes including:

• • Providing and maintaining our marine services
• • Processing service requests and communications
• • Improving our website and service offerings
• • Sending relevant business communications and updates
• • Complying with legal and regulatory requirements
• • Protecting against fraud and ensuring security
• • Analyzing usage patterns to enhance user experience

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:

• • With your explicit consent
• • To trusted service providers who assist in our operations
• • When required by law or legal process
• • To protect our rights, property, or safety
• • In connection with business transfers or mergers
• • With regulatory authorities as required by maritime law

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• • Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
• • Regular security assessments and updates
• • Access controls and employee training
• • Secure hosting and data storage facilities
• • Incident response and breach notification procedures

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Retention periods vary based on:

• • The nature of the information collected
• • Legal and regulatory requirements
• • Business operational needs
• • Contractual obligations with clients

6.1 Recruitment and Job Applications

If you apply for a role via our Careers page, we may collect and process recruitment-related information such as your name, email address, phone number, professional profile links (e.g., LinkedIn), cover letter text, and your CV/Resume.

How We Use Recruitment Data

• • To review your application and assess suitability for the role
• • To contact you about interviews, updates, and outcomes
• • To meet applicable legal, regulatory, and Nigerian Content compliance obligations
• • To protect our recruitment process against fraud and misuse

Sharing and Disclosure

Where required for compliance, recruitment applications may be shared with relevant stakeholders (for example, regulatory bodies) and our internal HR and hiring teams. We do not sell your recruitment data.

Retention

We retain recruitment information only as long as necessary for hiring decisions, record-keeping, and regulatory obligations. Where possible, we minimize the data we store and restrict access to authorized personnel.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• • Right to access your personal information
• • Right to correct inaccurate information
• • Right to delete your information (subject to legal requirements)
• • Right to restrict processing
• • Right to data portability
• • Right to object to processing
• • Right to withdraw consent

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us:

• • Remember your preferences and settings
• • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• • Improve website functionality and performance
• • Provide relevant content and information

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, though disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

9. International Data Transfers

As a maritime services company operating internationally, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including:

• • Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
• • Standard contractual clauses
• • Binding corporate rules
• • Certification schemes and codes of conduct

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• • Posting the updated policy on our website
• • Sending email notifications to registered users
• • Providing notice through our services

Your continued use of our services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us using the contact information available on our website.