Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 20/05/2025
Contact Email: enquiries@hexagonoffshore.com

Hexagon Offshore and Subsea Systems Nigeria Limited (“Hexagon Offshore”) values your privacy and is committed to safeguarding your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal data we collect, how we use it, the circumstances under which we may share it, and the measures we take to ensure its security.

1. Data Collection

We may collect, use, store, and transfer various types of personal data, including:

Identity Data: Name, title, date of birth, gender.
Contact Data: Address, email, phone number.
HR Data: Employment history, educational background, job applications.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, time zone, device information.
Profile Data: Username, preferences, survey responses.
Usage Data: Website usage, navigation patterns.
Marketing Data: Preferences for receiving communications.

Personal data is collected via direct interactions (forms, email, website visits) and automatically via cookies (see our Cookie Policy).

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data. Please do not send such information unless necessary for a specific, stated purpose.

2. Use of Personal Data

Your data is used to:

Enhance your website experience.
Analyze website traffic and usage.
Communicate updates, marketing content (with consent).
Process job applications.
Fulfill contractual and legal obligations.
Manage appointments and inquiries.
Improve service delivery and security.

3. Change of Purpose

We will only use your data for the purposes described above unless we reasonably determine that we need to use it for another reason compatible with the original purpose. We will request your consent for any unrelated new use.

4. Your Data Rights

You have rights under data protection laws to:

Withdraw consent at any time.
Access, correct, or request deletion of your data.
Object to or restrict processing.
Request transfer of your data to another controller.
Lodge a complaint.

Requests can be made via our Data Subject Access Request procedure.

5. Data Access

Your data may be accessed by:

Internal staff with a business need.
Trusted third parties (e.g., IT providers, partners) under strict confidentiality agreements.

We do not sell your data. All third parties must meet our data protection standards.

6. Security & Confidentiality

We use encrypted servers, restricted access, and secure processes to protect your data. Despite these efforts, internet transmission is never 100% secure. In case of a breach, we will notify affected individuals and NITDA as required.

7. International Transfers

Data may be transferred to and processed outside Nigeria. We ensure adequate safeguards are in place in line with applicable legal requirements.

8. Data Retention

Data is retained as long as necessary for the stated purposes or to fulfill legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations.

9. Third Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies.

10. Cookie Policy

We use cookies to analyze site traffic and improve user experience. Cookies do not personally identify you. You may disable cookies via browser settings, though this may impact site functionality.

11. Subject Access Requests

To exercise your rights, submit a request via email to: enquiries@hexagonoffshore.com. We may request identification to process your request and will respond within one month, unless the request is complex.