Privacy Policy

1. Data Protection at a Glance

General Information

The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data refers to any information that can be used to personally identify you. Detailed information on data protection can be found in the full privacy policy listed below this text.

Data Collection on This Website

Who is responsible for data collection on this website?
Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find their contact details in the section “Information about the Responsible Party” in this privacy policy.

How do we collect your data?
Your data is collected in part by you providing it to us. This may include information you enter into a contact form.

Other data is collected automatically or after your consent when visiting the website through our IT systems. These are primarily technical data (e.g., browser type, operating system, time of page access). The collection of this data occurs automatically when you enter this website.

What do we use your data for?
Some of the data is collected to ensure the error-free provision of the website. Other data may be used to analyze user behavior.

What rights do you have regarding your data?
You have the right to receive information free of charge about the origin, recipient and purpose of your stored personal data at any time. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data. If you have given consent to data processing, you may revoke this consent at any time with effect for the future. Furthermore, you have the right to request the restriction of processing under certain circumstances. In addition, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

You may contact us at any time regarding these or other questions about data protection.

Analytics and Third-Party Tools

When visiting this website, your browsing behavior may be statistically evaluated. This is done mainly through analytics programs.

Detailed information on these analytics tools can be found in the following privacy policy.

2. Hosting

We host our website with the following provider:

ALL-INKL.COM – Neue Medien Münnich

The provider is ALL-INKL.COM – Neue Medien Münnich, Hauptstraße 68, 02742 Friedersdorf, Germany (hereinafter “ALL-INKL”). When you visit our website, ALL-INKL collects various log files, including your IP address.
For more details, please refer to the ALL-INKL privacy policy:
https://all-inkl.com/info/datenschutzinformationen/

The use of ALL-INKL is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in ensuring the reliable presentation and availability of our website. If corresponding consent has been obtained, processing is carried out exclusively based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TTDSG, insofar as the consent covers the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting). Consent can be revoked at any time.

3. General Notes and Mandatory Information

Data Protection

We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with legal data protection regulations and this privacy policy.

When using this website, various personal data is collected. This privacy policy explains which data we collect, how we use it, and for what purpose.

Please note that data transmission on the internet (e.g., when communicating via email) can have security vulnerabilities. A complete protection of data from access by third parties is not possible.

Information about the Responsible Party

The responsible party for data processing on this website is:

MOTUS MB LTD

Arch Makariou III & Orfeos 2B, 67

1st Floor, Office 101

1070 Nicosia, Cyprus

Tel.: +357 95 100 374

Email (Administration): info@motusshipping.com

The responsible party is the natural or legal person who determines the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.), either alone or jointly with others.

Storage Period

Unless a more specific storage period is stated in this privacy policy, personal data remains with us until the purpose for data processing no longer applies. If you request deletion or revoke your consent, we will delete your data unless there are legal grounds requiring further storage (e.g., tax or commercial retention periods). After these periods expire, the data will be deleted.

Legal Basis for Data Processing

If you have consented to processing, we process data based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR or Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR for special categories of data. If consent includes transfer to third countries, processing is based on Art. 49(1)(a) GDPR. If cookies or device information access is based on consent, § 25(1) TTDSG also applies.

If your data is required for contract performance or pre-contractual measures, processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. If processing is required to comply with legal obligations, Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR applies. Processing may also occur based on our legitimate interest under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

Recipients of Personal Data

We work with various external service providers. Personal data is transferred only when necessary for contract performance, when legally required, if we have a legitimate interest, or if another legal basis permits transfer.

Withdrawal of Consent

You may withdraw consent at any time. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR)

You have the right to object at any time to processing based on Art. 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR.
If you object, we will stop processing unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds.

If your data is used for direct marketing, you may object at any time.
If you do so, we will stop using your data for such purposes.

Right to File Complaints

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

Right to Data Portability

You may request data processed automatically based on consent or contract to be provided in a machine-readable format.

Access, Correction, Deletion

You may request access to your stored personal data at any time, as well as correction or deletion.

Right to Restrict Processing

You may request restriction of processing in various circumstances, such as disputes about data accuracy or pending interest balancing under Art. 21 GDPR.

SSL/TLS Encryption

This site uses secure SSL/TLS encryption. Encrypted connections show “https://” in the browser and a lock icon.
Data transmitted cannot be read by third parties.

4. Data Collection on This Website

Cookies

This website uses cookies (session and persistent). Cookies may come from us or third-party providers.

Technical cookies required for website operation are stored based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Cookies requiring consent are stored only after your approval.

Browser settings allow you to manage and delete cookies.

Server Log Files

The website provider collects server log files automatically:

Browser type/version
Operating system
Referrer URL
Hostname
Time of access
IP address

Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (ensuring proper website operation).

Contact Form

If you submit inquiries via the contact form, we store your data for processing the request.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b), (f), or (a) GDPR.

Requests by Email, Phone, Fax

Data from communications is stored for inquiry processing.
Legal basis: identical to contact form rules.

5. Social Media

Facebook

This website integrates elements of the social network Facebook. The provider of this service is Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland. According to Facebook, the collected data may also be transferred to the USA and other third countries.

You can find an overview of the Facebook social media plugins here:
https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/?locale=de_DE

When the social media element is active, a direct connection is established between your device and the Facebook server. Facebook thereby receives the information that you have visited this website with your IP address. If you click the Facebook “Like” button while logged into your Facebook account, you can link the content of this website to your Facebook profile. This allows Facebook to associate your visit to this website with your user account. Please note that we, as the website operator, have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by Facebook. For more information, please refer to Facebook’s privacy policy:
https://de-de.facebook.com/privacy/explanation

If consent has been obtained, the use of the above-mentioned service is based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25 TTDSG. Consent can be revoked at any time. If no consent has been obtained, the service is used based on our legitimate interest in achieving the broadest possible visibility in social media.

When personal data is collected on this website with the help of this tool and forwarded to Facebook, we and Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland, are jointly responsible for this data processing (Art. 26 GDPR). Joint responsibility is limited exclusively to the collection of data and its transfer to Facebook. Any processing by Facebook after the transfer is not part of the joint responsibility. The obligations we share have been outlined in a joint processing agreement. You can view the wording at:
https://www.facebook.com/legal/controller_addendum

According to this agreement, we are responsible for providing data protection information when using the Facebook tool and for the secure implementation of the tool on our website. Facebook is responsible for the data security of its products. You may exercise data subject rights (e.g., access requests) directly with Facebook. If you submit them to us, we are required to forward them to Facebook.

Data transfers to the USA are based on the EU Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses. Details can be found here:
https://www.facebook.com/legal/EU_data_transfer_addendum
https://de-de.facebook.com/help/566994660333381
https://www.facebook.com/policy.php

The company is certified under the EU–US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). This framework ensures compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the USA. You can find more information here:
https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/s/participant-search/participant-detail?contact=true&id=a2zt0000000GnywAAC&status=Active

Instagram

This website integrates functions of the Instagram service. These functions are provided by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.

When the social media element is active, a direct connection is established between your device and the Instagram server. Instagram thereby receives information about your visit to this website.

If you are logged into your Instagram account, clicking the Instagram button allows you to link the content of this website to your Instagram profile. This enables Instagram to associate your visit with your user account. Please note that we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by Instagram.

If consent has been obtained, the use of the above-mentioned service is based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25 TTDSG. Consent can be revoked at any time. If no consent has been obtained, processing is based on our legitimate interest in achieving broad visibility in social media.

When personal data is collected on our website and forwarded to Facebook or Instagram, we and Meta Platforms Ireland Limited are jointly responsible (Art. 26 GDPR). Joint responsibility only covers data collection and transmission. Processing by Facebook/Instagram after transfer is not part of the joint responsibility. The relevant agreement can be found here:
https://www.facebook.com/legal/controller_addendum

Data transfers to the USA are based on the EU Standard Contractual Clauses.
More details:
https://www.facebook.com/legal/EU_data_transfer_addendum
https://help.instagram.com/519522125107875
https://de-de.facebook.com/help/566994660333381

Further information can be found in Instagram’s privacy policy:
https://instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/

Instagram is also certified under the EU–US Data Privacy Framework (DPF):
https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/s/participant-search/participant-detail?contact=true&id=a2zt0000000GnywAAC&status=Active

6. Analytics and Advertising

IONOS WebAnalytics

This website uses the analytics services of IONOS WebAnalytics (hereinafter “IONOS”). The provider is 1&1 IONOS SE, Elgendorfer Str. 57, 56410 Montabaur, Germany.

As part of IONOS Analytics, the following data may be analyzed:

Number of page views
Duration of visits
Bounce rates
Visitor origins
Visitor locations
Technical data (browser version, operating system, device type)

IONOS stores the following data for this purpose:

Referrer (previously visited website)
Requested page or file
Browser type and version
Operating system used
Device type
Time of access
IP address in anonymized form (used only to determine location)

According to IONOS, all data collection is fully anonymized and cannot be traced back to individuals. IONOS WebAnalytics does not store cookies.

Storage and analysis of data are based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior to optimize our website and advertising. If consent has been requested, processing occurs solely on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TTDSG. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.

Further information:
https://www.ionos.de/terms-gtc/datenschutzerklaerung/

Google Analytics

The website “http://motusshipping.com” uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service of Google Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses “cookies”—text files stored on your computer that enable analysis of website usage.

The information generated by the cookie is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. Your IP address is shortened by Google within EU or EEA member states before transmission. In rare cases, the full IP address is transferred to the USA and shortened there.

Google uses the data on behalf of the website operator to analyze website usage, compile reports and provide related services. According to Google, the IP address transmitted by your browser is not merged with other Google data.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
More information: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de

Facebook Pixel

We use the Facebook Pixel for remarketing purposes, allowing us to show ads based on user interests. Data stems from interactions on the Facebook platform.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.
Data is stored for 3 months.

Google Remarketing Services

We use marketing and remarketing services of Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.

These services help display targeted ads based on user interests. Tags embedded on the website allow Google to store an individual cookie on user devices and analyze browsing behavior such as:

Previously visited pages
Viewed content
Clicked offers
Technical data (browser, OS)
Referrer URLs
Visit times
IP address (not merged with Google account data)

Information is transferred to and stored on Google servers in the USA.

Google Ads Conversion Tracking is also used.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

7. Newsletter

To subscribe to our newsletter, we require your email address and verification that you own the email address. Data is used exclusively for newsletter delivery.

Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. You may unsubscribe at any time via the “unsubscribe” link.

Data is retained until you unsubscribe. Email addresses may be stored in a blacklist to prevent future mailings, based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

8. Plugins and Tools

Google Maps

This website uses Google Maps, provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

To use Google Maps features, your IP address must be transmitted to Google. This data is typically transferred to a Google server in the USA. We have no control over this process.

Google Maps may load Google Fonts automatically to ensure consistent display.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
If consent is required, processing is based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25 TTDSG.

Further details:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de

Data transfer to the USA is based on Standard Contractual Clauses:
https://privacy.google.com/businesses/gdprcontrollerterms/

Google is certified under the EU–US Data Privacy Framework:
https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/s/participant-search/participant-detail?contact=true&id=a2zt000000001L5AAI&status=Active