Privacy Policy for ShippingContainersX.com

Last Updated: [Dec 9, 2025]

ShippingContainersX.com (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information transparently and responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your information when you visit or use our website https://shippingcontainersx.com.

By using our Website, you consent to the terms described in this policy.

1. Who We Are

Our website address is: https://shippingcontainersx.com.

We operate as an online platform for selling shipping containers and related services.

For privacy-related requests, you may contact us at:
Email: sales@shippingcontainersx.com

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide to Us

We may collect personal data you voluntarily submit, including:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Billing and shipping address
  • Account login details (if you create an account)
  • Order information
  • Comments or messages submitted through our forms

B. Comments

When visitors leave comments on the Website, we collect:

  • Information shown in the comments form
  • Visitor’s IP address
  • Browser user agent string (used for spam detection)

An anonymized hash of your email may be sent to Gravatar to check if you use their service.
Gravatar’s privacy policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/

After approval, your profile picture becomes public alongside your comment.

C. Media

If you upload images to the Website, you should avoid uploading images containing embedded EXIF GPS location data.
Visitors can download and extract such data from uploaded images.

D. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience.

Examples include:

  • Storing your name, email, and website if you leave a comment (lasts 1 year)
  • Temporary cookie on login page (deleted when browser closes)
  • Login cookies (last 2 days; “Remember Me” extends to 2 weeks)
  • Screen preference cookies (last 1 year)
  • Post-edit cookies (expire after 1 day)

You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.

E. Embedded Content

Articles or pages may include embedded content (videos, images, articles, etc.).
Embedded content behaves as if you are visiting the external site directly.

These sites may:

  • Collect data about you
  • Use cookies
  • Integrate third-party tracking
  • Monitor your interactions with embedded content

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

  • Process and fulfill orders
  • Communicate with you regarding your purchases
  • Provide customer support
  • Improve website functionality
  • Detect and prevent spam or fraud
  • Personalize your experience
  • Maintain legal and security obligations
  • Manage user accounts

4. Who We Share Your Data With

We may share your data with:

A. Service Providers

Examples include:

  • Payment processors
  • Shipping and logistics partners
  • Email service providers
  • Web-hosting providers
  • Spam detection tools

These providers only receive information necessary to perform their functions.

B. Password Reset Requests

If you request a password reset, your IP address may appear in the reset email for security reasons.

C. Legal Compliance

We may disclose information if required to comply with:

  • Law enforcement requests
  • Court orders
  • Legal obligations
  • Fraud prevention measures

5. How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely for spam prevention and automated approval.
  • User account data (if applicable) is stored as long as the account remains active.
  • Users may view, edit, or delete their personal information anytime (except usernames).
  • Administrators may access and edit user information as needed.

We retain data only as long as necessary for:

  • Legal compliance
  • Administrative requirements
  • Security reasons
  • Transactional purposes

6. Your Rights Over Your Data

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you
  • Request that we delete your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Object to certain data processing
  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications
  • Restrict how your data is used

This excludes information we must retain for:

  • Legal reasons
  • Security protection
  • Administrative requirements

To submit a rights request:
Email us at sales@shippingcontainersx.com

7. Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

Other data may be transferred to trusted third-party providers located in the United States or other countries with adequate security policies.

8. GDPR Compliance (European Users)

If you reside in the EU/EEA, you are protected under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request data correction
  • Request data deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Restrict processing
  • File a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority

Legal bases for processing your data include:

  • Contract performance
  • Legal obligation
  • Legitimate interest
  • Consent

9. CCPA/CPRA Compliance (California Users)

California consumers have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:

  • Right to know what personal data is collected
  • Right to request deletion of personal data
  • Right to opt out of data sale/sharing
  • Right to correct inaccurate data
  • Right to limit use of sensitive personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination

We do not sell personal data.

California residents may submit requests to:
sales@shippingcontainersx.com

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • Secure server environments
  • Encryption where appropriate
  • Restricted access to sensitive information
  • Regular monitoring for vulnerabilities

However, no method of transmission is 100% secure.
You use the Website at your own risk.

11. Children’s Privacy

ShippingContainersX.com does not knowingly collect information from children under 13 years old.
If we discover such data, it will be deleted immediately.

12. Third-Party Links

Our Website may include links to external sites.
We are not responsible for:

  • Their content
  • Privacy practices
  • Security standards

We encourage you to review their privacy policies before interacting with those sites.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time.
Updates will be posted on this page with the revised date.
Continued use of the Website indicates acceptance of the changes.

14. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or privacy requests, contact us at:

Shipping ContainersX
Email: sales@shippingcontainersx.com
Address: 101 Chicago Ave SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, USA
Phone: +1 (415) 610-4100