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PRIVACY POLICY

MISA Privacy Policy

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The Malta International Shipowners Association (MISA) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a secure online experience. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

MISA may collect and process the following types of data:

  • Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, and professional affiliation (e.g., your shipping company) provided voluntarily through contact forms or membership applications.

  • Technical Data: Your IP address, browser type, time zone settings, and operating system, collected automatically via cookies to improve site performance.

  • Membership Data: Information related to your organization’s standing and participation within the Association.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use the information collected to:

  • Maintain and manage your membership and provide association updates.

  • Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact channels.

  • Send newsletters, industry alerts, or invitations to maritime events (only where you have opted in).

  • Analyze website traffic to improve the user experience and ensure content relevance.

3. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

4. Disclosure of Information

MISA does not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share information with:

  • Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who help us operate our website or manage mailings (e.g., email marketing platforms).

  • Legal Obligations: Where required by Maltese or EU law, or to protect the rights and safety of the Association and its members.

5. Cookies

Our website uses "cookies" to enhance your experience. You can choose to set your web browser to refuse cookies, though some parts of the Site may not function properly as a result.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • The right to access the data we hold about you.

  • The right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete information.

  • The right to erasure ("the right to be forgotten") under certain conditions.

  • The right to withdraw consent at any time for marketing communications.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to other maritime organizations and regulatory bodies. MISA is not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy statements upon visiting.

8. Changes to This Policy

MISA reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes.

9. Contacting Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your dealings with this site, please contact us at:

Malta International Shipowners Association (MISA)
Exchange Buildings, Republic Street, Valletta, Malta

Phone: +356 21228193; +356 99088231
email: admin@misa.mt

www.misa.mt
 

10. Compliance with Maltese Law

In addition to the principles of the GDPR, MISA processes personal data in strict accordance with the Data Protection Act (Chapter 586 of the Laws of Malta) and any subsidiary legislation issued thereunder.

  • Supervisory Authority: The lead authority for data protection in Malta is the Office of the Information and Data Protection Commissioner (IDPC). If you believe your data has been handled incorrectly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the IDPC (www.idpc.org.mt).

  • Legal Basis: We process data primarily on the basis of Legitimate Interest (to manage the association and keep members informed) or Contractual Necessity (to fulfill the requirements of your membership).

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