Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Jeddah Ports does not require user registration or login. We collect minimal data to operate the service:

• Usage data: Anonymous analytics including page views, session duration, and feature usage via standard server logs.
• Local storage: We store your theme preference (light/dark/auto) and quote rotation history in your browser's local storage. This data never leaves your device.
• Contact form submissions: If you submit the contact form, we collect only the information you provide (name, email, message).

2. Information We Do Not Collect

• We do not collect names, email addresses, or personal identifiers during normal browsing.
• We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising networks.
• We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.
• We do not build user profiles or fingerprint visitors.

3. Third-Party Data Sources

The maritime data displayed on Jeddah Ports is sourced from publicly available AIS networks, terminal operators, and shipping registries. This data relates to vessels, not to individual users. Sources include:

• AIS (Automatic Identification System) broadcast data
• VesselFinder and MarineTraffic public feeds
• Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT) public schedule portal
• Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) public data
• Maritime news sources (publicly available RSS/web feeds)

4. Cookies

We use only functional first-party cookies necessary for the operation of the site, such as session identifiers for API rate limiting. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.

Your browser's local storage is used for:

• Theme preference (light/dark/auto mode)
• Quote rotation history (to avoid repeating quotes)

5. External Links

Jeddah Ports links to external sites such as VesselFinder, MarineTraffic, and carrier websites. These sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or practices.

6. Data Retention

Server access logs are retained for up to 30 days for security and debugging purposes, then automatically deleted. Contact form submissions are retained only as long as needed to respond to your inquiry.

7. Security

Jeddah Ports is served over HTTPS. We do not store sensitive personal data, which minimizes risk. No system is completely secure, but we take reasonable precautions to protect the data we do handle.

8. Children's Privacy

This service is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

For privacy-related questions, please use the Contact Us form. We aim to respond within 5 business days.