Shipping and Freight Resource respects the privacy of its readers, subscribers, contributors, clients, and other users of the Site..
This Privacy Policy explains what personal information may be collected when you use https://www.shippingandfreightresource.com, how that information may be used, and the choices available to you..
1. Information we collect
Personal information may be collected when you:
- subscribe to receive SFR content and updates..
- submit a comment, enquiry, or question..
- contact SFR by email or through the Site..
- participate in a survey, questionnaire, or other interaction..
- request information about SFR services or publishing opportunities..
- otherwise voluntarily provide information to SFR..
This information may include your name, email address, company, designation, website, and other information you choose to provide..
The Site may also collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on the Site, and other website usage information..
2. How your information is used
Personal information may be used to:
- respond to enquiries, questions, and requests..
- provide content, newsletters, and updates you have subscribed to..
- communicate with you about SFR services, publishing, advertising, and other relevant opportunities..
- manage comments, subscriptions, and interactions with the Site..
- understand how readers use the Site and improve its content and services..
- maintain the security and proper operation of the Site..
Personal information is handled in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection laws..
3. Cookies and analytics
The Site may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, remember user preferences, understand website usage, and improve the user experience..
The Site may also use third-party analytics and technology services to collect and analyse website usage information.. You can control or restrict cookies through your browser settings, although some Site functionality may be affected..
4. Comments
When you leave a comment on the Site, information provided through the comment form may be collected together with your IP address and browser information for moderation and spam detection purposes..
Once approved, your comment and the name provided with it may be visible publicly..
The Gravatar service may be used to display a profile image associated with your email address.. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/..
5. Embedded and third-party content
Articles on the Site may include embedded videos, images, social media posts, articles, or other content from third-party websites..
Such content may operate as though you had visited the third-party website directly and may use cookies, collect information, or monitor your interaction with the embedded content..
The privacy practices of those services are governed by their respective privacy policies..
6. Service providers
SFR may use third-party service providers to support the operation of the Site and its communications, including website hosting, email and newsletter delivery, analytics, forms, security, and spam protection..
These providers may process information where necessary to provide their services and are subject to their respective privacy and data protection obligations..
SFR does not sell your personal information..
7. How long information is retained
Personal information is retained for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, to maintain relevant records, or to meet applicable legal, administrative, or security requirements..
Comments and associated information may be retained to maintain the continuity of discussions and assist with future comment moderation..
8. Your personal information
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information held about you, subject to applicable legal requirements..
You may also unsubscribe from SFR email communications using the unsubscribe option provided in relevant emails..
For privacy or personal information enquiries, please contact SFR through https://www.shippingandfreightresource.com..
9. Security
Reasonable measures are taken to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure..
While appropriate precautions are taken, no internet-based website, communication, or storage system can provide absolute security..
10. Changes to this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes to the Site, its services, technology, or applicable requirements..
The current version will always be published on this page –Â Last updated: August 2026..