Privacy Policy for Northern Drift

Northern Drift is dedicated to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, utilize our maritime technology and exploration services, or interact with us. Our services include advanced sonar systems, autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), remote sensing for marine biology and geology, real-time weather and current forecasting, marine spatial planning software, and electronic chart systems (ECS).

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information in connection with the services we provide, which may include personal data.

• Information You Provide Directly: This includes information you submit when you express an interest in obtaining information about our services, participate in activities on our site, or otherwise contact us. This may include your name, organization, contact details, and any other information you choose to provide in forms or communications.
• Information Collected Automatically: When you access our online platform, we may automatically collect certain information from your device. This data may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, device characteristics, and browsing patterns. This information is primarily needed to maintain the security and operation of our site and for internal analytics and reporting.
• Information from Third Parties: In some instances, we may receive information about you from third-party sources, such as business partners or public databases, to supplement the information we already hold.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various business purposes, including:

• To provide and deliver the services you have requested, including advanced sonar systems, AUV data, remote sensing outputs, and marine forecasting.
• To personalize your experience on our site and to deliver content and service offerings relevant to your interests, including marine spatial planning and ECS.
• To improve our website, products, and services based on feedback and usage patterns.
• To communicate with you about updates, promotional offers, and information about Northern Drift that may be of interest.
• For internal research and development, to enhance our technological capabilities and explore new maritime solutions.
• To ensure the security and integrity of our online platforms and services.
• To comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements.

3. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information with third parties in the following situations:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors, consultants, and other service providers who perform services for us or on our behalf (e.g., website hosting, data analysis, email delivery, customer service).
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information where we are legally required to do so to comply with applicable law, governmental requests, judicial proceedings, court orders, or legal processes.
• Business Transfers: We may share or transfer your information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company.
• With Your Consent: We may disclose your personal information for any other purpose with your consent.

4. Data Security

We implement robust technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. While we strive to protect your personal information, no electronic transmission over the Internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. We cannot promise or guarantee that hackers, cybercriminals, or other unauthorized third parties will not be able to defeat our security and improperly collect, access, steal, or modify your information.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access and obtain a copy of your personal data.
• The right to request rectification of inaccurate personal data.
• The right to request erasure of your personal data under certain circumstances.
• The right to restrict the processing of your personal data.
• The right to object to the processing of your personal data.
• The right to data portability.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated date and the updated version will be effective as soon as it is accessible. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy frequently to be informed of how we are protecting your information.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Northern Drift