Privacy policy

1.1. Ludzie Morza Sp. z o.o. is a sailing organization with the goal of organizing expeditions to the farthest corners of the world and promoting sailing. Our company is headquartered in Krakow. The main office address is ul. Walgierza Wdałego 58, 30-398 Kraków, Poland.
1.2. Ludzie Morza Sp. z o.o. is the data controller and can be contacted via email at: info@menofsea.com.

2.1. We collect information from you such as your name, email address, and phone number when you send us a message. Providing your name and email address is necessary for us to respond to your inquiry and provide you with services. We collect your email address and name when you send us your CV, and only your email address when you subscribe to our newsletter. We collect your data when you contact us in person, via correspondence, telephone, social media, or through our websites. When using our website, we collect information about how you use the site. This helps us improve the functionality of our website, make it easier and more understandable to use, and make the content more useful.
2.2. We may collect, store, and use the following types of personal data:
2.2.1. Information about your computer and your visits to and use of this website (including your IP address, geographical location, browser type, referral source, length of visit, entry and exit points, and the number of page views);
2.2.2. Information you provide to us for the purpose of subscribing to our newsletters (including your email address);
2.2.3. Information you provide to us for the recruitment process (including your name and email address);
2.2.4. Information you provide to us for the purpose of joining expeditions, trips, or other events (including your name, email address, country, and phone number);
2.2.5. Information about how you interact with our emails (including information about opens, clicks, and preferences);
2.2.6. Any other information you choose to send to us.

3.1. We use legitimate interest, consent, and contractual requirements as the GDPR basis for storing and processing data.
3.2. The legitimate interest of the data controller includes responding to inquiries you make to us via telephone, email, contact form, or otherwise. This also includes tailoring information based on your activity, such as the content you are interested in.
3.3. Based on consent, we send emails with marketing information, sales offers, and other non-commercial content (articles, posts, news). If at any time you wish to unsubscribe or withdraw previously given consent, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this policy. All our marketing emails contain links to unsubscribe.
3.4. Contracts. We use personal data to fulfill our obligations related to contracts with customers, partners, and suppliers.

4.1. We use cookies and analytics technologies to collect information about the usage and performance of our website. This information helps us analyze website usage and performance.
4.2. A cookie consists of information sent by a web server to a web browser and stored by the browser. The information is then sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page from theserver. This allows the web server to identify and track the web browser. 4.3. We may use both session cookies and persistent cookies on the website. We use session cookies to anonymously track you while you navigate the website. We use persistent cookies to allow our website to recognize you during future visits (also anonymously).
4.4. Session cookies will be deleted from your computer when you close your browser. Persistent cookies will be stored on your computer until they are deleted or until they reach a specified expiration date.
4.5. We use Google Analytics and Yandex.Metrica to analyze the use of this website. Both Analytics tools generate statistical and other information about website usage by means of cookies, which are stored on users’ computers. The information generated about our website is used to create reports on website usage. Google will store this information; their privacy policy is available here. Yandex.Metrica will store this information; their privacy policy is available here, and information about GDPR is available here.
4.6. Most browsers allow you to reject all cookies, and some browsers allow you to reject only third-party cookies. For example, in Chrome, you can reject all cookies by clicking on your computer, then selecting More, followed by Settings. At the bottom, click Advanced, and in the “Privacy and security” section, click Content settings; click Cookies; from here you can: enable cookies by turning on the switch next to “Blocked”; or disable cookies by turning off “Allow sites to save and read cookie data.” Check the instructions here. However, blocking all cookies will have a negative impact on the usability of many websites, including this one.

5.1. If you register for marketing purposes, we will use your information to tailor marketing to your interests. If you register for an event, we will use your information to keep you updated about that event, and if you send us a contact request, we will use your information to respond to that inquiry. Information about your use of our website will help us improve the site.
5.2. Personal data submitted on this website will be used for the purposes specified in this privacy policy or in the relevant parts of the website.
5.3. We may use your data to:
5.3.1. Administer the website;
5.3.2. Respond to and consider your job application;
5.3.3. Improve your browsing experience by personalizing the website;
5.3.4. Send you general (non-marketing) commercial information;
5.3.5. Send you responses to your inquiries;
5.3.6. Send you our newsletter and other marketing information related to our business, for which you have given explicit consent (you can inform us at any time if you no longer wish to receive marketing communications);
5.3.7. We will not provide your personal data to third parties for direct marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

6.1. We do not sell or rent information about you.
6.2. We may disclose information about you to any of our employees, officers, agents, suppliers, or subcontractors as reasonably necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy policy. Additionally, we may disclose information about you:
6.2.1. To the extent that we are required to do so by law;
6.2.2. In connection with any legal proceedings or prospective legal proceedings;
6.2.3. In order to establish, exercise, or defend our legal rights.
6.3. Except as provided in this privacy policy, we will not share your information with third parties.

7.1. Some of the companies we work with are based outside the EEA (European Economic Area), where data protection laws are less strict. We only collaborate with companies we trust to protect your information, sharing the minimum amount necessary and only what is essential for providing our services.
7.2. The information we collect may be stored, processed, and transferred between any of the countriesin which we operate to enable us to use it. These countries include the United States, which does not have data protection standards equivalent to those in the EEA. However, our data protection practices and those of our contractors ensure an adequate level of protection. Individuals whose data is processed can receive copies of their data.
7.3. We ensure that all companies we work with

8.1. We will take reasonable technical and organizational precautions to prevent the loss, misuse, or alteration of personal data.
8.2. We continually adapt our security measures to technological advancements and developments.
8.3. We will store all personal data you provide on our secure servers (password and firewall-protected).

9.1. We send emails to customers and subscribers. You control the correspondence you receive and can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in the received email. Customers will still receive important information regarding our services.
9.2. Ludzie Morza Sp. z o.o. adheres to strict opt-in policies for email communication. We only send emails to individuals who have subscribed or have an ongoing relationship with the person or company.
9.3. Your right to control which information, if any, you receive from Ludzie Morza Sp. z o.o. is important to us. Although we may include announcements from partners or other third parties in some information, we do not share e-mail addresses with third parties.
9.4. If you believe you have received unwanted, unsolicited emails sent via our system, please forward a copy of that email with your comments to info@menofsea.com for review.

10.1. Stay updated on what’s happening in the world of our northern expeditions; our newsletter will show you both travel opportunities and descriptions of places and our sea adventures.
10.2. The content we share may include:
10.2.1. Events – Invitations to events, expeditions, trips, lectures, and other meetings that we organize;
10.2.2. Blog – Highlighting blog posts relevant to your interests;
10.2.3. Survey Requests – A request for your feedback on how we can improve our offerings and/or trips;
10.2.4. Information about Products and Services – Occasional updates about our products and/or services;
10.2.5. Promotional Offers – Occasional promotions and discounts on services and products from the Ludzie Morza team.

11.1. You can update your subscription preferences at any time using the convenient links found at the bottom of our e-mails. Requests made in this way are processed and implemented immediately.
11.2. You can also send an email to info@menofsea.com to request to unsubscribe. Please note that unsubscribe

The following types of communication do not have an option to unsubscribe due to their nature: Transactional (sales-related) emails, which include responses to information requests, emails related to trips or events that someone has signed up for.

When we send you e-mails, we may include web analytics code to allow us to determine the number of people who interacted with our e-mails. If you click a link in an e-mail, we may track that individual response to allow us to tailor our offers to you. This tracking collects only limited information, such as the webpage viewed, time, and date.

14.1. Ludzie Morza Sp. z o.o. collaborates with a range of external software and service providers. This section lists our partnerships, explains what these companies do, and why we trust them to process your information on our behalf.
14.2. Mailchimp. We use this for e-mail marketing and communication with our current customers. If you want to learn more about how Mailchimp protects your data, click here to access their privacy policy.
14.3. Olark. We use this chat solution to answer your questions live when we are available. If you want to learn more about how Olark protects your data, click here to access their privacy policy.
14.4. Mouseflow. We use this solution to see how you use our website. This is anonymous, so we do not see any personal data (not even those entered into the contact form). If you want to learn more about how Mouseflow protects your data, click here, to access their privacy policy.
14.5. Zendesk Sell. We use this CRM for sales purposes. If you want to learn more about how Zendesk Sell protects your data, click here to access their privacy policy.
14.6. Zapier. We use this software to connect and automate all the communication channels mentioned above. If you want to learn more about how Zapier protects your data, click here to access their privacy policy.
14.7. Sumo. We use this software to display pop-ups on the site and perform other actions to send you automatic notifications. If you want to learn more about how Sumo protects your data, click here to access their privacy policy.
14.8. Linkedin. We use this platform to build professional relationships, discover new opportunities, and communicate with you through the LinkedIn community. If you want to learn more about how LinkedIn protects your data, click here to access their privacy policy.
14.9. Facebook. We use this communication channel to build relationships, discover new opportunities, and communicate with you through the Facebook community. If you want to learn more about how Facebook protects your data, click here to access their privacy policy.

This privacy policy will be updated from time to time, and the latest version will always be available on our website. If significant changes are made that may affect you, we will also notify you in advance via e-mail.

16.1. Right of Access to Your Data. You can request that we provide you with any personal data we hold by sending an email to info@menofsea.com or by writing to us at: Ludzie Morza Sp. z o.o., ul. Walgierza Wdałego 58, Kraków, Poland.
16.2. Right to Withdraw Consent for Direct Marketing and Newsletter. You can request that we stop processing your personal data for marketing purposes and for sending newsletters via email at any time by using the unsubscribe link in the received e-mail or by sending an email to info@menofsea.com with your request.
16.3. Right to Update or Change Your Information. Please let us know if your personal data that we hold needs to be corrected or updated by sending an e-mail to info@menofsea.com.
16.4. Right to Be Forgotten. You have the right to request that we delete your personal data that we hold by sending an e-mail to info@menofsea.com.
16.5. Right to Lodge a Complaint with a Supervisory Authority. You have the right to lodge a complaint regarding how your personal data is being processed by contacting the national supervisory authority. The supervisory authority can be contacted through this website: UODO: https://www.uodo.gov.pl/.

17.1. We store personal data for as long as we deem necessary to achieve the purpose for which the personal data was collected, while also considering our need to respond to your inquiries or resolve potential issues, to comply with legal requirements under applicable laws, to handle any legal claims or complaints, and for protection purposes.
17.2. This means we may retain your personal data for a justified and reasonable period after your last interaction with us. When the collected personal data is no longer required, we will securely delete it. We may process data for statistical purposes, but in such cases, the data will be anonymized.

In the event of a sale, merger, consolidation, liquidation, reorganization, or acquisition of the company, any purchaser will be subject to our obligations under this Privacy Policy, including your rights to access and choice. We will notify you of any changes by sending an email or posting a notice on our website.

The website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of third-party websites.

The information controller responsible for our website is Ludzie Morza Sp. z o.o., ul. Walgierza Wdałego 58, Kraków, Poland.

If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy or how we process your personal data, please contact info@menofsea.com or write to: Ludzie Morza Sp. z o.o., ul. Walgierza Wdałego 58, 30-398 Kraków, Poland.