Effective Date: 18 March 2025

This Cookie & Privacy Policy explains how Subsea Risk (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and collects data when you visit our website.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you browse a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, improve security, and provide reporting information to the website owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

We believe in keeping our data collection to an absolute minimum. We only use cookies when they are strictly necessary for the site to function securely, or when you have given us your explicit consent to use them for analytics.

We categorise our cookies into two main types:

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies (No Consent Required)

These cookies are essential for our website to function properly and securely. Because they are necessary, they are loaded automatically.

First-Party Consent Cookies: The only first-party cookies we use are simply to remember your choice regarding our cookie banner. This ensures you are not repeatedly asked for your preference every time you visit a new page.

Google reCAPTCHA: We use Google reCAPTCHA on our contact forms to protect our site from spam and abuse by automated bots. This service analyzes website traffic and user interactions (such as mouse movements or time spent on the page) to distinguish human users from bots. This is a security mechanism, and your use of the forms is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

B. Analytics & Performance Cookies (Consent Required)

We use these cookies only if you explicitly opt-in via our cookie banner.

Google Analytics: If you grant us permission, we use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This provides us with anonymized insights into visitor numbers, page views, and how users navigate the site, allowing us to improve our services and user experience. Google Analytics sets cookies to evaluate your use of the website and compile reports. We do not use Google Analytics to identify individuals.

You can read more about how Google uses your data here: Google’s Privacy & Terms.

3. Data Collection and Retention

Aside from the anonymous usage data collected by Google Analytics (if you consent), we only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us through our online Contact forms.

Purpose of Collection: If you choose to contact us, we will ask for details such as your name, email address, and your message.

Use and Retention: We only store and use this information for the express purpose of responding to your specific enquiry. We do not add you to marketing mailing lists without your permission, nor do we sell your data to third parties. Your details are retained only for as long as is necessary to resolve your query and maintain an appropriate business record.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to choose whether or not to accept non-essential cookies.

Cookie Banner: You can set your preference via the cookie banner on our website.

Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.

5. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your data, your privacy, or this policy, please contact us using the contact details in the footer.