How Maritime Bidding Network LLC collects, uses, processes, stores, and protects personal data, account information, and platform records.
Maritime Bidding Network LLC (“MBN”, “Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) operates a digital platform designed to facilitate structured maritime procurement, tendering, bidding, contract coordination, and dispute documentation.
This Privacy Policy explains how Maritime Bidding Network LLC collects, uses, processes, stores, and protects personal and operational data when users access or use the Maritime Bidding Network platform (the “Platform”).
By accessing or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy applies to all services provided through the Maritime Bidding Network platform.
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through:
This policy applies to individuals and organizations using the Platform, including but not limited to:
Maritime Bidding Network collects information necessary to operate the Platform and support maritime procurement workflows.
The categories of information collected may include the following.
When users create accounts, the Platform may collect:
Users may also provide additional organizational information necessary to establish authority within an account or organization.
Users may submit information related to maritime operations including:
This information is used to support procurement workflows and contracting processes conducted through the Platform.
The Platform allows users to upload and exchange documentation associated with maritime procurement and contract execution.
Examples of documents may include:
MBN stores these documents as part of the operational record of platform activity.
Communications conducted through the Platform may be recorded as part of procurement workflows.
These communications may include messages exchanged through:
These communications form part of the platform's operational record.
To maintain traceable procurement workflows and operational accountability, the Platform records system activity.
These audit records may include:
Audit logs support platform integrity, dispute documentation, and system security.
The Platform may utilize artificial intelligence technologies to assist with tasks such as:
Artificial intelligence systems operate solely as assistive analytical tools.
AI-generated outputs do not constitute legal advice or binding decisions.
Users remain responsible for reviewing and validating information generated through AI-assisted tools.
When users access the Platform, certain technical data may be collected automatically.
This may include:
Technical data is used to maintain platform functionality, performance, and security.
MBN processes collected information for purposes including:
Information is processed only to the extent necessary to support legitimate platform operations.
Where applicable under international data protection laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), MBN processes personal data based on one or more of the following legal bases:
Maritime Bidding Network does not sell personal data.
Information may be shared under limited circumstances as described below.
Information may be shared with other Platform users where necessary to facilitate procurement workflows and contractual interactions between parties.
MBN may engage third-party service providers to support Platform operations.
These providers may include:
These providers process information only as necessary to perform services supporting the Platform.
MBN may disclose information when required by:
Information may also be disclosed where necessary to:
MBN retains information for as long as necessary to operate the Platform and fulfill legitimate operational and legal purposes.
Retention periods vary depending on the type of information.
Examples include:
Certain records may be retained longer where required to comply with legal obligations.
MBN implements commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect information stored within the Platform.
Security measures may include:
While reasonable measures are taken to protect information, no digital system can guarantee absolute security.
Depending on applicable law, users may have rights regarding their personal data.
These rights may include:
Requests may be submitted using the contact information provided below.
Certain information may need to be retained where required for legal obligations or operational records.
The Platform may use cookies or similar technologies to:
Users may configure browser settings to restrict cookies, although doing so may affect platform functionality.
A separate Cookie Policy may provide additional information.
MBN operates in the United States and may process data on servers located within the United States or other jurisdictions used by our service providers.
Users accessing the Platform from outside the United States acknowledge that their information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.
The Platform is intended for professional use within the maritime industry.
It is not intended for individuals under the age of eighteen (18).
MBN does not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
MBN may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in Platform functionality, operational practices, or legal requirements.
Updated versions will be published on the Platform with an updated effective date.
Continued use of the Platform following updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
For privacy inquiries or requests regarding personal data, users may contact:
This Privacy Policy may be made available in multiple languages for the convenience of international users of the Platform.
In the event of any discrepancy, conflict, or difference in interpretation between translated versions of this Privacy Policy, the English version shall prevail and be legally binding.
Translated versions are provided for informational and convenience purposes only.