Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

U.S.A. Maritime Industry Services ("USAMIS," "we," "our," or "us") respects the privacy of individuals who visit our website, communicate with us, request information, submit Vendor Pre-Qualification information, or submit an employment application.

This Privacy Policy describes the types of information that may be collected through this website, how that information may be used, and the choices available to website users.

2. Information You Voluntarily Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you communicate with USAMIS or submit information through website forms.

This may include:

• Name and contact information.
• Email address and telephone number.
• Company or organization information.
• Service request information.
• Business address and geographic service area.
• Vendor qualifications and business capabilities.
• Insurance and safety-related vendor information.
• Professional licenses, certifications and qualifications.
• Employment application information.
• Employment history, education, skills and experience.
• Any additional information you choose to provide.

3. Contact and Service Requests

When you submit a Contact Us or Request Information form, USAMIS may collect the information necessary to review, respond to and follow up regarding your inquiry.

Information submitted for a service request does not by itself establish a contractual, client, vendor, employment or other professional relationship.

4. Vendor Pre-Qualification Information

Businesses and organizations submitting Vendor Pre-Qualification information may provide business, operational, insurance, safety, maritime experience, qualifications and reference information.

USAMIS may use this information to evaluate potential vendors, suppliers, subcontractors or service providers for current or future business needs.

Submission of Vendor Pre-Qualification information does not guarantee approval, inclusion on an approved vendor list, future work or a contractual relationship.

5. Employment Application Information

Individuals who submit an employment application may provide personal contact information, employment history, education, qualifications, certifications, availability and other employment-related information.

This information may be used to evaluate applicants for current or future opportunities with U.S.A. Maritime Industry Services.

Submission of an employment application does not guarantee an interview, assignment, placement or offer of employment.

6. How We May Use Information

Information collected through this website may be used for legitimate organizational and operational purposes, including:

• Responding to inquiries and requests.
• Communicating regarding services or potential opportunities.
• Evaluating Vendor Pre-Qualification submissions.
• Evaluating employment applications.
• Supporting administrative and operational activities.
• Maintaining website security and functionality.
• Preventing spam, fraud, misuse or unauthorized activity.
• Maintaining records when reasonably necessary.
• Complying with applicable legal requirements.

7. Sharing of Information

USAMIS does not intend to sell personal information submitted through this website.

Information may be shared when reasonably necessary with personnel, service providers or professional advisers who support legitimate organizational functions.

Information may also be disclosed when required by applicable law, legal process, governmental request, or when reasonably necessary to protect rights, safety, security or property.

8. Website and Technical Information

Like many websites, technical information may be processed automatically by web servers, hosting providers, security systems or related technologies.

This information may include:

• Internet Protocol (IP) address.
• Browser or device information.
• Date and time of website access.
• Requested pages or resources.
• Referring website information.
• Technical or security logs.

Such information may be used for security, troubleshooting, website administration and performance purposes.

9. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The website or its hosting and security infrastructure may use cookies or similar technologies that are necessary for technical operation, security or functionality.

Additional information is available in our Cookie Policy.

10. Email Communications

If you provide an email address, USAMIS may use it to respond to your inquiry, acknowledge a form submission, communicate regarding vendor matters, employment matters, services or other legitimate organizational purposes.

Email communications are not guaranteed to be completely secure, and users should avoid sending unnecessary sensitive information by ordinary email.

11. Information Security

USAMIS may use reasonable administrative, technical and operational measures intended to protect information from unauthorized access, misuse, alteration or disclosure.

However, no internet transmission, electronic storage system or website can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

12. Data Retention

Information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, legitimate operational or administrative needs, recordkeeping, dispute resolution, security, or applicable legal requirements.

13. Third-Party Websites and Social Media

This website may contain links to third-party websites, services or social media platforms, including Facebook, LinkedIn and X.

USAMIS does not control the privacy practices, security, content or policies of third-party websites. Users should review the applicable policies of those third parties before providing information to them.

14. Children's Privacy

This website is intended for general business, professional and employment-related purposes and is not directed to children under 13.

USAMIS does not intentionally request personal information from children under 13 through its business forms.

15. Your Information and Requests

Depending on applicable law and the circumstances, individuals may contact USAMIS to ask questions about information they previously submitted or to request that information be corrected or updated.

Certain information may need to be retained when required for legitimate operational, legal, security or recordkeeping purposes.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

USAMIS may update this Privacy Policy when appropriate to reflect changes in website operations, organizational practices, technology or applicable requirements.

The Effective Date displayed at the beginning of this policy identifies the version currently posted on the website.