Privacy Notice

THALVEC LTD
Marine Surveyors & Consultants

Last updated: 3  November 2026

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1. Introduction

THALVEC LTD (“THALVEC”, “we”, “us” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information responsibly.

This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal information when you visit our website, contact us or engage our professional services.

We process personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

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2. Who We Are

THALVEC LTD is a company registered in England and Wales.

Company number:17546172
Registered office: 4 Daltongate, Ulverston, LA12 7AJ. England
Email: info@thalvec.com

For enquiries concerning personal information, please contact us using the email address above.

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3. Information We Collect

Depending on your interactions with THALVEC, we may collect:

• Your name, job title and organisation.

• Your email address, telephone number and business contact details.

• Information submitted through our website contact form or by email.

• Correspondence relating to enquiries and professional appointments.

• Information contained in documents, reports and records provided in connection with our services.

• Website usage information, where collected through cookies or similar technologies.

During marine surveys and investigations, we may also receive personal information relating to vessel personnel, witnesses or other individuals involved in an incident.

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4. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information where necessary to:

• Respond to enquiries and communicate with clients.

• Provide marine surveying, investigation and consultancy services.

• Prepare professional reports and manage appointments.

• Maintain business and financial records.

• Meet legal, regulatory and contractual obligations.

• Establish, exercise or defend legal claims.

• Maintain the security and functionality of our website.

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

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5. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal information where we have an appropriate lawful basis under UK GDPR.

Depending on the circumstances, this may include:

Contractual necessity: Where processing is necessary to enter into or fulfil a contract with an individual.

Legitimate interests: Where processing is necessary for the reasonable operation of our business, including responding to professional enquiries, managing client relationships and conducting investigations, provided those interests are not overridden by individuals' rights.

Legal obligations: Where information must be processed to comply with applicable laws.

Consent: Where consent is required, including for certain non-essential website cookies.

Where an investigation involves sensitive personal information, we will identify an additional lawful condition where required.

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6. Sharing Information

We may share relevant personal information with third parties where necessary for the provision of our services or the operation of our business.

These may include:

• Clients and their authorised representatives.

• Marine insurers, P&I clubs and claims handlers.

• Maritime lawyers and other professional advisers.

• Specialist consultants assisting with an appointment.

• IT, website hosting and email service providers.

• Regulatory authorities, courts or other bodies where legally required.

We will only share information where there is an appropriate legal basis and will take reasonable steps to protect confidentiality.

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7. International Transfers

Marine surveying and investigation work may involve organisations and individuals outside the United Kingdom.

Where personal information is transferred internationally, we will take appropriate steps to ensure that applicable UK data protection requirements are met.

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8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including professional recordkeeping, contractual obligations, insurance requirements and legal claims.

Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information and the relevant appointment.

Information that is no longer required will be securely deleted or otherwise appropriately disposed of.

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9. Information Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
 

10. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK data protection law, you may have the right to:

• Request access to personal information held about you.

• Request correction of inaccurate information.

• Request deletion of personal information in certain circumstances.

• Request restriction of processing.

• Object to certain processing activities.

• Request transfer of information where applicable.

• Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent.

These rights are subject to applicable legal conditions and exemptions.

To exercise your rights, please contact THALVEC using the email address provided above.

You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you have concerns about how your personal information is handled.

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11. Website Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies necessary for its operation.

Additional cookies, including analytics or marketing cookies, will only be used where permitted by applicable law and, where required, with your consent.

Further information about cookies may be provided through our website's cookie settings or cookie notice.

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12. Changes to This Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice periodically to reflect changes in our services, website functionality or legal requirements.

The latest version will be available on our website.

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THALVEC LTD
Registered in England and Wales
Company Number: 17546172
Registered Office:4 Daltongate, Ulverston, LA12 7AJ. England.

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