Last updated: 08/10/2024
Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates and manages this website, OEER (“the Site”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use this Site.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you provide to us directly when you:
- Contact us via forms on the Site
- Subscribe to newsletters or other updates
- Participate in events or programmes hosted by OEER
The information we collect may include:
- Your name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Company name
- Other details relevant to your enquiry or participation
We may also collect information automatically through the use of cookies and similar technologies. This includes:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited and browsing activity
2. How We Use Your Information
The personal information we collect is used to:
- Respond to your enquiries and provide the services or information you request
- Communicate with you about updates, events, and news relevant to OEER
- Improve and optimise the performance of the Site
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations
We will never sell your personal information to third parties. Your information may only be shared with trusted service providers who assist in managing and operating the Site or facilitating our services, and only for the purposes outlined in this policy.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on the Site and to gather information about how users interact with the Site. Cookies help us understand user preferences and improve the functionality of the website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, and you can opt to disable cookies at any time, although this may affect your ability to use certain features of the Site.
4. Data Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect it from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations. Once the information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.
6. Your Rights
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:
- Access your personal data and request a copy of the information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal data
- Object to or restrict the processing of your personal data
- Withdraw consent to data processing at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your rights have been violated
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the details provided below.
7. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. This privacy policy does not apply to those websites, and we encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit. We are not responsible for the content or practices of such websites.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any updates on this page, and the revised policy will be effective immediately upon posting.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
Offshore Energies UK (OEUK)
Website: oeuk.org.uk
Email: webmaster@oeuk.org.uk