Last Updated: February 10, 2026
1. Introduction
Great Power INC Limited ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website greatpowerinc.com (the "Website") or use our maritime recruitment and crewing services.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Identity Information: Name, date of birth, nationality, passport details, seafarer's book number
- Contact Information: Email address, phone number, physical address
- Professional Information: Work history, qualifications, certifications, maritime documents, training records
- Medical Information: Medical certificates, fitness for duty certifications (as required for maritime employment)
- Financial Information: Bank account details (for payment processing when applicable)
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address and browser type
- Device information and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Recruitment Services: To match candidates with suitable employment opportunities and facilitate the recruitment process
- Communication: To respond to inquiries, provide updates, and communicate about our services
- Document Processing: To assist with maritime document applications, renewals, and verifications
- Compliance: To verify qualifications, certifications, and ensure compliance with maritime regulations
- Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our Website and services
- Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: Where you have given explicit consent for processing
- Contractual Necessity: Where processing is necessary to provide our recruitment services
- Legal Obligation: Where processing is required to comply with applicable laws
- Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests
5. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your personal information with:
- Employers: Shipowners, shipping companies, and other potential employers (with your consent) for recruitment purposes
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating our Website and providing services
- Regulatory Authorities: Maritime authorities and regulatory bodies as required by law
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental regulation
- Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, acquisition, or sale of company assets
We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy
- Comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
- Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
- Maintain records for recruitment purposes (typically up to 7 years after last contact)
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Secure server infrastructure and encryption
- Access controls and authentication procedures
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Employee training on data protection
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
- Restriction: Request limitation of processing in certain circumstances
- Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@greatpowerinc.com.
9. Cookies
Our Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our Website
- Improve our Website functionality
- Analyze traffic patterns
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect some Website functionality.
10. International Data Transfers
Due to the international nature of maritime recruitment, your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.
11. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
12. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child, we will take steps to delete such information.
13. 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. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: info@greatpowerinc.com
- Phone: +420 731 521 520
We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable laws.