Who we are
Our website address is: https://maritimecontext.com. All in Maritime News is a digital media platform providing global coverage of maritime news, port operations, shipping, logistics, marine insurance, and offshore developments. We operate from our offices located in Durban, Dar es Salaam, Nairobi, and Dubai, with correspondents around the world. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and manage the information you share with us when interacting with our platform.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to assist with spam detection. This helps us to maintain the integrity and security of our comment sections.
An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to verify whether you use it. You can find the Gravatar privacy policy at https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile image, if any, becomes visible to the public next to your comment.
We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove any comment that violates our content policies or community guidelines.
Media
If you upload images to the website, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract location data from any images posted on the website. All in Maritime News does not take responsibility for location metadata inadvertently uploaded by users.
Uploaded content must not infringe any copyright or violate the privacy of others. By uploading, you confirm you have the rights or permissions to do so.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience, remember your preferences, and help us improve content and functionality.
- If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience, so you don’t need to re-enter your details. These cookies will last for one year.
- Visiting the login page sets a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies. It contains no personal data and is deleted when you close your browser.
- When logging in, cookies store your login and screen preferences. Login cookies last for two days; screen settings cookies last for one year. Selecting “Remember Me” will keep you logged in for two weeks. Logging out removes these cookies.
- If you publish or edit an article, a cookie will be stored that includes the post ID of the article. This cookie expires after one day.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some site features may not function properly without them.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves the same way as if you visited those sites directly.
Such websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed third-party tracking, and monitor your interactions with embedded content. If you are logged into that website, your activity may be tracked.
All in Maritime News is not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites. We encourage users to read the privacy policies of any external sites they interact with.
Who we share your data with
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, certain data may be shared with service providers or partners who help us operate our website and deliver content efficiently. These include hosting services, analytics providers, anti-spam services, and email distribution platforms.
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email to aid with security verification.
We may disclose personal data when required by law, legal process, or to protect our legal rights and enforce our terms.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are stored indefinitely. This enables us to recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically.
For registered users, we store the personal information provided in your user profile. All users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, except for their username. Website administrators can also view and modify that data.
Data from inactive accounts or terminated users may be retained for legal or operational reasons, including backup, audit, or fraud prevention purposes.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account or have left comments, you can request an exported file of the personal data we hold, including data you have provided to us.
You can also request deletion of your data. This does not include any data we are obligated to keep for legal, regulatory, or security reasons.
To make such a request, contact us at: privacy@allinmaritime.com. We may require identity verification before processing your request.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. Data may also be transmitted securely to our servers, which may be hosted in different jurisdictions.
We take reasonable precautions to ensure your data is transmitted and stored securely, using encryption and best practices in security and access control.
Children’s Privacy
All in Maritime News does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn we have collected such data, we will promptly delete it. Parents or guardians who believe their child has submitted data may contact us to request its removal.
Analytics
We use third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site and to improve user experience. These services may collect information like your browser type, IP address, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking through browser add-ons or your device settings.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites not operated by us. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Users should review the privacy policies of third-party sites before submitting any personal information.
Email Communications
If you sign up for newsletters or updates, we may use your email address to send information and promotional content. You can opt out at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in the email or contacting us.
We do not send unsolicited commercial emails or share your contact information with advertisers.
Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration.
These measures include encryption, access control, firewalls, and routine monitoring. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute data protection.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes to our practices or for legal and operational reasons. When updates occur, the “Last updated” date will be revised.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this privacy policy, please contact:
All in Maritime News Email: privacy@allinmaritime.com
Tel: +270630691191
Last updated: June 23, 2025