Privacy Policy – Gulf Bunkering
1. Introduction
At Gulf Bunkering, we take the protection of personal data seriously. This privacy policy explains how personal data is collected, processed, and protected when you visit or interact with https://gulf-bunkering.com.
This policy applies to personal data collected through this website only.
2. Data Controller
Gulf Bunkering is an independent B2B market intelligence and lead facilitation platform within marine fuels and bunkering.
Gulf Bunkering is responsible for the processing of personal data collected via this website in accordance with applicable data protection regulations.
Contact:
Email: contact@gulf-bunkering.com
3. Purpose of Processing
Personal data may be collected and processed for the following purposes:
- Responding to inquiries submitted via contact forms or email
- Facilitating contact between industry participants
- Providing independent market information and decision-support content related to marine fuels and bunkering
- Website operation, security, and technical maintenance
- Analytics and statistical analysis to improve website performance and content relevance
Gulf Bunkering operates as an independent information and lead facilitation platform within a highly regulated maritime industry. The platform’s content is developed with general awareness of applicable international maritime frameworks and industry governance standards, including those established by the International Maritime Organization (IMO):
https://www.imo.org
Gulf Bunkering does not trade, supply, or physically deliver marine fuels. The platform provides independent market information and facilitates contact between bunker buyers and relevant suppliers or service providers. Any commercial engagement takes place directly between the involved parties without Gulf Bunkering acting as a contracting party.
4. Categories of Personal Data
Depending on how you interact with the website, we may process the following categories of personal data:
- Identification data (such as name, company name, email address, telephone number)
- Communication data (messages and inquiries submitted to us)
- Technical data (IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, date and time of access)
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Personal data is processed based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- Legitimate interest: To respond to inquiries, facilitate industry contact, operate and improve the website, and ensure security
- Consent: Where required by law, for example in relation to cookies or optional communications
6. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described above:
- Contact and inquiry data: up to 12 months after last interaction
- Analytics and technical data: processed in aggregated or anonymized form where possible
Personal data may be retained longer if required to comply with legal obligations or to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.
7. Cookies and Analytics
Gulf Bunkering uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure website functionality and to analyze website usage.
Where required, cookies are only placed based on user consent. Further information about the use of cookies can be found in our Cookie Policy.
8. Disclosure to Third Parties
Personal data may be shared with trusted third-party service providers acting as data processors, such as:
- Website hosting providers
- Analytics and IT service providers
Such parties process personal data only in accordance with our instructions and applicable data protection law.
Personal data is not sold or disclosed to third parties for their own marketing purposes.
9. International Data Transfers
Personal data may be processed by service providers located outside the EU/EEA. Where this is the case, appropriate safeguards are applied in accordance with applicable data protection regulations, including standard contractual clauses where required.
10. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we process about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal data
- Object to or request restriction of processing
- Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
Requests can be submitted by contacting us using the details above.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated revision date.
Last updated: 23rd of November, 2025