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General Privacy Notice

Sea Pathfinder is dedicated to protecting your personal information and ensuring your privacy. We manage the collection, processing, usage, sharing, disclosure, and retention of your personal data in adherence to applicable data protection laws.

This Privacy Notice outlines how we handle information collected through our website and other activities of Sea Pathfinder. References to "Sea Pathfinder," "we," "us," or "our" pertain to the entity responsible for handling your personal data.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Notice alongside any additional privacy notices we may provide for specific circumstances to fully understand how your data is used. This Notice serves as a supplement to other privacy statements and policies and does not override them.

Please note that our website is not intended for use by children, and we do not knowingly collect data about minors.

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How and Why We Use Personal Data

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  • When You Visit the Sea Pathfinder Website

When you access our website, we gather information through cookies, as described in our Website Cookie Notice. This includes data about your device, IP address, and website usage patterns. This information helps us enhance your browsing experience and refine website content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser’s settings.

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  • When You Contact Us

When you get in touch with us—whether for inquiries, offers, or feedback—we may collect personal details such as your name, email, and any additional information necessary to respond effectively. If you register for events, we might also collect details like dietary preferences or similar information.

The legal basis for this processing is fulfilling contractual obligations or pursuing our legitimate interest in responding to your requests and improving our services.

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  • Recruitment

If you apply for a role with Sea Pathfinder, we process your application via a secure portal operated by an external service provider. We collect your name, contact details, CV, qualifications, career history, and other pertinent information to evaluate your suitability for the position.

With your consent, we may retain your information for future opportunities. For specific roles, we may process sensitive data, such as criminal records, in compliance with GDPR Article 10 and applicable laws.

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  • Management and Support

Sea Pathfinder processes business-related information on customers, suppliers, partners, and their employees to maintain relationships, deliver services, and safeguard business interests. This processing is based on legitimate business interests or legal requirements.

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  • Compliance with Legal Obligations

We may handle data as required to meet legal obligations, including tax, accounting, or legal compliance.

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Information We Collect About You

Personal Data: Information identifying an individual, excluding anonymous data. Examples include:

  • Name, Title, Address, Business Sector

  • Employment and Educational History, References

  • Contact Information (Telephone, Email)

  • Signature, Qualifications, Full CV

Special Category Data: Collected only if pertinent to the job role, with consent or legal basis explained at the time of collection. Examples include:

  • Health Information, Disabilities, Previous Injuries

  • Ability to Work at Sea, Allergies, Medication Use

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Failure to Provide Personal Data

If you fail to provide necessary personal information, we may be unable to fulfill contractual obligations or deliver certain services. We will inform you of the consequences if this situation arises.

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How Is Your Personal Data Collected?

We may collect your personal data in the following ways:

  • Directly, when you submit forms, applications, or inquiries.

  • Through interactions with our website, including cookies and tracking technologies.

  • Indirectly, via third parties like recruitment agencies or background check providers, where legally permitted.

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Cookies

Cookies are small text files downloaded to your device when visiting a website. They help improve functionality and browsing experiences. While you can manage cookies via your browser, disabling them may impact site performance. For details, refer to our Website Cookie Notice.

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Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to external sites or applications. We do not oversee these entities and recommend reviewing their privacy policies when interacting with their services.

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Disclosure of Your Personal Data

Your personal data may be shared with:

  • Internal entities within Sea Pathfinder.

  • Regulatory authorities and legal entities, as required by law.

For transfers outside the EEA, we adhere to strict legal standards, employing safeguards such as Binding Corporate Rules or modernized EU Standard Contractual Clauses to ensure data protection.

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How We Protect Your Information

We enforce robust security measures—physical, technical, and organizational—to protect personal data from unauthorized access, misuse, or loss. Access is strictly limited to individuals with a legitimate need to know.

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Retention of Personal Data

Your personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill its purpose or to meet legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations.

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Your Legal Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data.

  • Restrict or object to data processing.

  • Request data portability.

  • Withdraw consent for data processing.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@seapathfinder.no

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Response Time and Fees

We aim to respond to requests within one month. Extensions may apply in complex cases, and we will notify you if additional time is needed. Generally, no fees apply unless the request is unfounded or excessive.

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