Privacy Policy
Anchored (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates a maritime recruitment platform that connects seafarers with crewing companies. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data when you use our website and services.
1. Who we are
The data controller is the company operating Anchored. Contact us at hello@anchored.ge for privacy-related requests.
2. Data we collect
- Account data: name, email, phone number, password (stored securely), role (seafarer or company).
- Profile & recruitment data: CVs, certificates, vacancy postings, applications, availability posts, and messages you submit.
- Company data: company name, address, fleet information, and public profile links.
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage logs for security and analytics.
- Cookies: see our Cookie Policy.
3. How we use your data
- To provide and operate the platform (registration, matching, applications, notifications).
- To verify identity, prevent fraud, and keep the service secure.
- To communicate with you about your account, vacancies, or support requests.
- To improve our product and comply with legal obligations.
4. Legal bases (EEA / UK users)
Where applicable, we process personal data on the basis of contract performance, legitimate interests (operating a recruitment platform), consent (e.g. marketing cookies), and legal obligation.
5. Sharing data
We share data only when necessary: with other users as part of recruitment (e.g. companies viewing seafarer applications you submit), with service providers (hosting, email, analytics) under contracts, and with authorities when required by law. We do not sell personal data.
6. International transfers
Data may be processed in countries where our servers or providers operate. We use appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses) when transferring data outside your country where required.
7. Retention
We keep personal data while your account is active and for a reasonable period afterward for legal, dispute, and backup purposes. You may request deletion subject to exceptions (e.g. records we must keep by law).
8. Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or port your data, and to object to certain processing. You may also withdraw consent and lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. Contact hello@anchored.ge to exercise these rights.
9. Security
We use technical and organizational measures to protect data, including encryption in transit, access controls, and secure authentication. No system is 100% secure; please use a strong password.
10. Children
Our services are not directed at anyone under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
11. Changes
We may update this policy. We will post the new version on this page and update the “Last updated” date. Material changes may be notified by email or in-app notice.