Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy of Altus Regional Consulting Solutions (Caribbean) Ltd.

Altus Regional Consulting Solutions (Caribbean) Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Altus Regional”, “ARCS”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and sharing of information through our websites altusregional.com, altusmaritime.com, and altuscorporate.com (collectively referred to as ‘the Altus Regional Websites’).

1. Data Collection and Processing

When you use the Altus Regional Websites, we collect and process a variety of data, including information submitted through contact forms, registration details, payment information, and data generated by website analytics tools. This data may be shared with trusted third-party providers to ensure the smooth operation of our services. These providers assist us with tasks such as data storage, spam detection, payment processing, and website analytics, and they comply with stringent security and confidentiality measures. We may also collect information about your device and browsing activities when you access the Altus Regional Websites.

2. Use of Information

The information we collect is used to provide you with a personalized experience on our websites, to communicate with you about our services, to comply with legal obligations, and to improve our websites and services.

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. Your data may be shared with trusted third-party providers who assist us in delivering services, such as payment processing, website hosting, email marketing, and analytics. These providers operate under strict data protection agreements to ensure your information is handled securely and in compliance with applicable laws. We may also release information when its release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others’ rights, property, or safety.

4. Third-Party Content

Altus Regional values the contributions of third parties in enriching user experiences across the Altus Regional Websites. All third-party content including but not limited to comments, articles and media is governed by our Third-Party Content Policy, which outlines terms related to content ownership, prohibited content, and the responsibilities of content contributors. We recommend users review the Third-Party Content Policy for comprehensive details on how such content is managed. If you upload content to the Altus Regional Websites, you should avoid uploading media with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the Altus Regional Websites can download and extract any location data from images on the Altus Regional Websites.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze website traffic and support marketing efforts. These technologies help us understand how users interact with the website and allow us to provide tailored content. Users can manage their cookie preferences via their browser settings.

View our full Cookie Policy.

6. Embedded content from other websites

Pages on the Altus Regional Websites may include embedded content such as videos, images, articles, or other media from external websites. Interactions with embedded content function as if the user has visited the external website directly. These external websites may collect data about you, use cookies, incorporate additional tracking technologies, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content, including tracking your interaction if you have an account and are logged into that website. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these external sites to understand their practices. Altus Regional is not responsible for the data collection or usage practices of third parties.

7. Data Sharing with Third Parties

Your data may be shared with third-party providers assisting with the operations of Altus Regional Websites, including payment processing, hosting, email marketing, and analytics. These providers operate under strict data protection agreements to ensure your information is handled securely. 

8. Data Retention

We retain user data collected through the Altus Regional Websites for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. This retention period may vary depending on the type of data and legal requirements. Once data is no longer needed, we securely delete it from our systems.

9. Data Security

Protecting your data is our priority. We utilize encryption, secure payment gateways, and other industry-standard security measures to safeguard your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss.

10. Your Rights

We value your control over your data. You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion your personal information. You also have the right to object to or restrict certain processing of your personal information, and to request that we provide you with a copy of your information for transfer to another service. If you have an account on this site, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

11. Third-Party Links

The Altus Regional Websites contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience and may lead to sites that operate independently and have their own privacy policies. We encourage users to review the privacy practices of these external sites before sharing any personal data, as Altus Regional is not responsible for the privacy or security measures of third parties. By clicking on these links, you acknowledge that your interactions are governed by the policies of the respective third-party sites.

12. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time, without notice. This policy is updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory compliance. Users are encouraged to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how their data is managed across the Altus Regional Websites.

13. Compliance with Laws

Our Privacy Policy aligns with applicable data protection laws and regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the Data Protection Act, 2019 of the Laws of Barbados. We are committed to ensuring transparency and accountability in handling your data.

14. Data Breach Procedures

In the event of a data breach, we will act promptly to assess the nature and scope of the incident, contain and mitigate risks, and notify affected users if their rights or freedoms may be impacted. Where legally required, we will report the breach to relevant regulatory authorities and provide users with guidance on measures to protect their information.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at

Email:
contact@altusregional.com

Mailing Address:
Altus Regional Consulting Solutions (Caribbean) Ltd.,
Hway 1B Mount Standfast,
St. James,
Barbados

By using the Altus Regional Websites, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms and conditions.

This policy is effective as of 1 November 2022. 

Last updated: 1 April 2025