Privacy Policy
SEAMARK CONSULTANTS LTD (ex Fiducenter (Cyprus) Limited) (referred to as ‘we’, ‘us’, ‘our’, ‘Seamark’) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data openly and transparently. The personal data that we collect and process depends on the product or service requested and agreed upon in each case. The same commitment is applicable when you use our website.
This privacy statement:
- Provides an overview of how Seamark collects and processes your personal data and tells you about your rights under the Processing of Personal Data (Protection of individuals) Law 138 (I)/2001 as amended and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (‘GDPR’) 2016/679.
- Is addressed to natural persons who transact with us in accordance with the services we offer in any way other than in an employment relationship.
- Is addressed to natural persons who are either current or potential customers of Seamark, or authorised representatives/agents or beneficial owners of legal entities, or employees of legal entities to whom we provide services.
- Is addressed to natural persons who had such a business relationship with Seamark in the past, and contains information about when we share your personal data with other members of Seamark and third parties (for example, banks, auditors, our service providers, or suppliers).
- Aims to provide you with information on how we collect and process your personal data through your use of this website, including any data you may provide when raising an enquiry and/or during our contractual relationship.
In this privacy statement, your data is sometimes called “personal data” or “personal information”. We may also sometimes collectively refer to handling, collecting, protecting, and storing your personal data or any such action as “processing”.
1. Who we are
Seamark is a licensed Administrative Service Provider registered in Cyprus under registration number HE152889 and having its registered office at:
11 Apostolou Andrea, HYPER TOWER, 1st floor, office 101, 4007 Limassol, Cyprus.
If you have any questions or would like more details about how we use your personal information, you can contact our Data Protection Officer:
- Address: 11 Apostolou Andrea, HYPER TOWER, 1st floor, office 101, 4007 Limassol, Cyprus
- Phone: +35725504000
- Email: dpo@seamark.com.cy
2. Definitions and Interpretation
Content means any text, graphics, images, audio, video, software, data compilations, and any other form of information capable of being stored on a computer that appears on or forms part of this website.
Cookie is a small text file placed on your computer by Seamark when you visit certain parts of our website. This allows us to identify recurring visitors and analyse their browsing habits within the website.
Personal Data has the meaning given in the GDPR and refers to any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
Seamark means Seamark Consultants Ltd (ex Fiducenter (Cyprus) Ltd) including its subsidiaries, affiliates, divisions, contractors, and suppliers.
Service means any services provided by Seamark either now or in the future.
System means any online communication infrastructure that Seamark makes available through the website.
User means any third party accessing the website that is not employed by Seamark.
You means any person dealing with us or connected to the entities to which we provide services.
3. What personal data we process and where we collect it from
We collect and process different types of personal data related to our activities, including when you use our website, contact us, or request information.
We may also collect personal data from third parties such as public authorities or companies that introduce you to us.
Personal data may also be collected from publicly available sources such as company registries, land registries, commercial registers, the press, media, and the Internet.
If you are a prospective customer or representative of a legal entity, the personal data we may collect includes:
- Name
- Address
- Telephone and email
- Identification data
- Date and place of birth
- Marital status
- Employment status
- Politically Exposed Person (PEP) information
- FATCA / Common Reporting Standard information
- Authentication data such as signature
Additional data may include:
- Income information
- Employment history
- Tax residence and tax ID
- Investment information
- Criminal history checks via AML screening databases
4. Children’s data
We may collect personal data related to children only with parental or legal guardian consent or where permitted by law. For this policy, children are individuals under the age of sixteen (16).
5. Obligation to provide personal data
To establish a business relationship, you must provide certain personal data required to verify identity and comply with anti-money laundering legislation.
If you fail to provide the required information, we may be unable to conduct business with you.
6. Why we process your personal data
a) Performance of a contract
We process personal data to perform professional services and manage contractual relationships.
b) Compliance with legal obligations
We process personal data to comply with laws such as company law, tax law, and anti-money laundering regulations.
c) Legitimate interests
We may process personal data to protect business interests, maintain IT security, prevent crime, and improve our services.
d) Consent
Where required, we process personal data based on your consent. You may withdraw consent at any time.
7. Who receives your personal data
Your personal data may be shared with:
- Regulatory authorities
- Banks and financial institutions
- Auditors and accountants
- Legal advisors
- Marketing providers
- Fraud prevention agencies
- Technology and IT service providers
- File storage and archiving providers
8. International transfers
Your personal data may be transferred to countries outside the European Economic Area where required by law or necessary to provide services. In such cases appropriate safeguards are applied according to GDPR Article 46.
9. Automated decision-making
We generally do not use automated decision-making. However, certain profiling activities may occur for fraud prevention and AML risk assessment.
10. Marketing
We may use your personal data to inform you about services, updates, or offers that may be relevant to you. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time.
11. Data retention
We retain personal data as long as required for business relationships and legal obligations. Typically data may be kept for at least six (6) years following the end of a relationship.
12. Your data protection rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction
- Request deletion
- Object to processing
- Restrict processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent
To exercise your rights contact: dpo@seamark.com.cy
13. Data security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure.
14. Changes to this privacy statement
We may update this privacy policy periodically. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about how we protect your personal information.
Last updated: 19 March 2019
