Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Varuna Ship Agency & Maritime Services Inc ("we," "us," "or" "our")
collects, uses, and discloses your Personal Data when you visit our website www.varunasa.com
("Website"). This Privacy Policy is in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation
(GDPR) and Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 ("Law").
1. Data Controller
Varuna Ship Agency & Maritime Services Inc, located in Turkiye, is the data controller responsible for
the collection, use, and disclosure of your Personal Data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
2. Collection of Personal Data
2.1. Cookies
When you visit our Website, we may collect certain information automatically through the use of
cookies. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device. The types of cookies we use
include:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of our Website, enabling you to
access certain features and navigate our site securely.
- Analytical/Performance Cookies: These cookies help us analyze how visitors use our Website,
allowing us to improve its functionality and performance.
You can manage your cookie preferences by adjusting the settings in your browser. However, please
note that disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our Website.
2.2. Personal Data
In addition to the information collected through cookies, we may collect the following Personal Data
from you:
- Name
- Surname
- Company name
- Telephone number
- Email address
We only collect your Personal Data when you voluntarily provide it to us through our contact forms
or other means.
3. Use of Personal Data
We only use your Personal Data for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and provide you with the requested information or services.
- To communicate with you regarding our services, updates, and changes to our Privacy Policy
- To improve and optimize our Website's performance and functionality.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our rights and agreements.
4. Disclosure of Personal Data
We may disclose your Personal Data to third parties in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your Personal Data with trusted third-party service providers who
assist us in operating our business and providing services to you.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your Personal Data if required to do so by law or to protect our
rights, property, or safety, as well as the rights, property, and safety of others.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our company, your Personal
Data may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will ensure that any such transfer is done in
compliance with applicable data protection laws.
5. International Data Transfers
As our Website visitors are from all around the globe, your Personal Data may be transferred to and
stored in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) that may have different data
protection laws. We will take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your Personal Data is adequately
protected when it is transferred internationally.
6. Data Retention
We will retain your Personal Data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this
Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Once your Personal
Data is no longer required, we will securely dispose of it.
7. Data Security
We are committed to ensuring the security of your Personal Data. We have implemented
appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your Personal Data against
unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
8. Your Rights
You have certain rights regarding your Personal Data under the GDPR and the Law, including the right
to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and object to the processing of your Personal Data. To
exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
9. Updates to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal
obligations. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates. The updated
Privacy Policy will be effective as of the date of posting.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact
us at:
Varuna Ship Agency & Maritime Services Inc
Address: Adalet Mah. Anadolu Cad. Megapol Tower No: 41 K: 10 D: 101
35530 Bayraklı / İzmir
Email: agency@varunasa.com
Phone: + 90 532 5062881
By using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and
consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your Personal Data as described herein.