Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 2026
1. Introduction
Capital Register of Shipping (CRS Class) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website (crsclass.com), use our services, or interact with us in any way.
By using our website or services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
2.1 Personal Information
- Name, email address, phone number, and company/organization name
- Vessel details provided for classification, survey, or certification purposes
- Billing and payment information
- Any information you voluntarily submit through contact forms, career applications, or feedback forms
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- IP address, browser type, and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on the website, and referring URLs
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)
3. How We Use Your Information
Your information may be used for the following purposes:
- Processing service requests, surveys, certifications, and classifications
- Communicating with you regarding inquiries, quotations, and service updates
- Processing payments and maintaining financial records
- Improving our website, services, and user experience
- Sending newsletters, industry updates, or promotional materials (with your consent)
- Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
- Reviewing job applications and managing recruitment
4. How We Share Your Information
CRS Class does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website, conducting surveys, or delivering services, under strict confidentiality agreements
- Legal Compliance: When required by law, regulation, court order, or government authority
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with appropriate notice
- Consent: When you have given explicit permission for sharing
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, secure servers, and regular security assessments.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and personalize content. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website functionalities.
We may also use third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to collect anonymous usage data for improving our website.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Vessel classification and certification records may be retained for longer periods as required by maritime regulations.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements
- Objection: Object to the processing of your data for certain purposes
- Portability: Request transfer of your data in a machine-readable format
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 12.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.
10. International Data Transfers
As a global maritime classification society operating across multiple countries, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place.
11. Changes to This Policy
CRS Class may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Capital Register of Shipping
Email: info@crsclass.com
Phone: +1 786 473 9033 | +91 871 490 8886