Last Updated: September 30, 2025
1. Introduction
GEMS Maritime (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share the personal data you provide when you use our website, apply for a position, or otherwise engage with our recruitment services.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information that is essential for our recruitment and placement services. The types of personal data we may collect include:
- Personal Identification Information: Your full name and current location.
- Contact Information: Your phone number and email address.
- Professional Information: Your curriculum vitae (CV) or resume, which may include details about your work history, qualifications, and certifications.
- Website Usage Data: We use Google Analytics to collect non-personally identifiable information about your visit, such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This helps us understand how our website is used and how to improve it.
3. How We Use Your Information
Your personal data is used for the primary purpose of facilitating your career search. This includes:
- Recruitment and Job Matching: To assess your skills and experience and connect you with appropriate job opportunities on cruise lines that match your profile and preferences.
- Communication: To contact you regarding your application, potential job matches, and to provide updates throughout the recruitment process.
- Website Improvement: To analyze website traffic and user behavior through Google Analytics to enhance our website’s functionality and user experience.
4. How We Share Your Information
We respect your privacy and maintain strict control over who can access your data. We will only share your personal information under the following circumstance:
- With Your Consent: We will share your CV/resume and other relevant application data with a specific cruise line company only after you have chosen and consented to apply for a position with that company. We do not share your data with any third parties without your explicit permission.
5. Data Storage and Security
We take the security of your data very seriously. All personal information you provide is stored in a secure MySQL database with encryption. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
6. Your Rights and Data Control
You have control over the personal information you provide to us. You have the right to:
- Access Your Data: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correct Your Data: Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Delete Your Data: Request the permanent deletion of your personal data from our systems.
To exercise any of these rights, please send an email to our data administration team at info@gemsmaritime.com. We will process your request in a timely manner.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies through Google Analytics to collect anonymous data about website usage. Cookies are small text files placed on your device that help us analyze web traffic. This information is used solely for statistical analysis purposes to improve our services. You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes on this page and encourage you to review it periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us through our contact page: https://gemsmaritime.com/contact-us/ or by emailing us directly at info@gemsmaritime.com.
