Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

 

1. Introduction

Welcome to SMGG at The IMC. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy.

 

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

 

If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the website.

 

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

 

A. Personal Information

Information you voluntarily provide, including:

• Full name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Mailing address

• Account login credentials

• Payment information (if applicable)

 

B. Non-Personal Information

Information collected automatically, such as:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Operating system

• Pages visited

• Date and time of access

• Referring URLs

 

C. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and similar technologies to:

• Improve user experience

• Analyze traffic and trends

• Personalize content

• Remember preferences

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the Website may not function properly.

 

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our Website

• Process transactions

• Improve customer service

• Send administrative information

• Respond to inquiries and support requests

• Send marketing communications (with consent where required)

• Detect and prevent fraud

• Comply with legal obligations

 

4. Legal Bases for Processing (If Applicable)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or similar jurisdictions, we process personal data based on:

• Your consent

• Performance of a contract

• Compliance with legal obligations

• Legitimate business interests

 

5. Sharing of Information

We may share your information with:

• Service providers and vendors

• Payment processors

• Hosting providers

• Analytics providers

• Legal authorities when required

• Business successors in the event of a merger, sale, or acquisition

We do not sell your personal information unless stated otherwise.

 

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy

• Comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements

• Resolve disputes

• Enforce agreements

 

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your information. However, no electronic transmission over the Internet or information storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure.

 

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

• Access to your personal data

• Correction of inaccurate information

• Deletion of your personal data

• Restriction of processing

• Data portability

• Objection to processing

• Withdrawal of consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at: rwilkins@imcbayarea.net.

 

9. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

 

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or applicable minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

 

11. International Data Transfers

If you access the Website from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in a country where data protection laws may differ.

 

12. Contact Us

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

SMGG at the IMC
Berth 40 Port of Oakland

4001 7th St.

Oakland, CA 94607
Email: rwilkins@imcbayarea.net
Phone: 510-978-4747