Effective Date: June 13, 2024

This Privacy Policy explains how Mariner Containers (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, stores, processes, and protects personal information when you visit our website, request a quote, place an order, communicate with us, or otherwise interact with our services.

Mariner Containers sells high-value industrial goods including shipping containers (4ft–40ft), container cabins, and related products with nationwide and international delivery. Because transactions may involve logistics coordination, identity verification, and regulatory compliance, certain information is necessary to complete orders safely and lawfully.

If anything in this policy is unclear, you may contact us at info@marinercontainers.com.

1. Who We Are

Mariner Containers is a United States-based supplier and reseller of shipping containers and modular container structures. We serve customers nationwide and internationally.

All references to “we,” “us,” or “our” refer to Mariner Containers and its authorized service providers.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information necessary to operate our business, process transactions, coordinate delivery, prevent fraud, and comply with legal obligations.

A) Information You Provide Directly

• Full name
• Business name (if applicable)
• Email address
• Phone number
• Billing address
• Delivery address
• Container specifications and order details
• Resale or exemption documentation (if applicable)
• Any information submitted through forms, checkout, email, or phone communications

B) Payment Information

Payment information is processed through secure third-party payment providers. We do not intentionally store full credit card numbers on our servers.

For bank wire or ACH payments, we may retain transaction confirmations, reference numbers, or proof of payment for accounting, fraud prevention, and compliance purposes.

C) Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Device type and browser type
• Operating system
• Pages viewed and navigation behavior
• Referring URLs
• Approximate geographic location derived from IP address
• Cookies and tracking technologies

3. How We Use Personal Information

We use personal information for legitimate business purposes, including:

• Responding to quote requests and inquiries
• Processing and confirming orders
• Coordinating freight, dispatch, and delivery scheduling
• Verifying identity for high-value transactions
• Preventing fraud, chargebacks, and unauthorized transactions
• Communicating order updates and service information
• Providing customer support and resolving disputes
• Maintaining accounting and tax records
• Complying with legal and regulatory requirements
• Improving website performance and marketing effectiveness

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

4. Legal Bases for Processing (Where Applicable)

Where privacy laws such as GDPR apply, we process personal data under one or more of the following bases:

• Contractual necessity: To fulfill orders and deliver products.
• Legitimate business interests: To operate securely, prevent fraud, and improve services.
• Consent: For optional marketing communications or non-essential cookies.
• Legal obligation: To comply with tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements.

5. How We Share Information

We share information only when necessary for business operations or legal compliance.

A) Freight and Delivery Partners

To coordinate delivery of containers, we may share:

• Name and contact information
• Delivery address
• Site instructions relevant to placement

B) Payment Processors

Card payments and electronic transactions are processed through third-party providers subject to their own privacy and security policies.

C) Service Providers

We may use providers for hosting, cybersecurity, analytics, communications, and IT services. These providers may access information only as necessary to perform contracted services.

D) Legal Compliance and Protection

We may disclose information when required to:

• Comply with legal obligations or court orders
• Respond to lawful government requests
• Enforce agreements
• Protect against fraud or financial risk
• Protect the rights, safety, or property of Mariner Containers or others

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Enable core website functionality
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Improve user experience
• Support advertising and remarketing (where enabled)

You may control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Complete transactions
• Maintain accounting records
• Comply with tax and legal requirements
• Resolve disputes
• Prevent fraud and abuse

Retention periods vary depending on the nature of the information and applicable legal requirements.

8. Security Measures

We implement commercially reasonable security measures, including:

• SSL encryption
• Secure hosting environments
• Restricted internal access controls
• Fraud monitoring systems

No internet-based system can guarantee absolute security, but we take reasonable steps to protect data.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

• Access to your personal information
• Correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion of information (where legally permitted)
• Restriction of certain processing
• Objection to certain uses
• Data portability
• Withdrawal of consent where processing is based on consent

Requests may be submitted to info@marinercontainers.com. We may require identity verification before fulfilling certain requests.

10. International Data Transfers

Because we may serve customers globally and use international service providers, personal data may be processed outside your country of residence. Where required by law, appropriate safeguards are implemented for cross-border transfers.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for adults and businesses. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

12. Fraud Prevention and Risk Monitoring

Due to the high value of shipping container transactions, we may use fraud prevention tools and identity verification procedures to detect suspicious or unauthorized activity.

We reserve the right to request additional documentation prior to fulfilling high-value orders.

13. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in operations, technology, or legal requirements. Updated versions will be posted with a revised effective date.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, contact:

Email: info@marinercontainers.com

For faster assistance, please include your name, order reference (if applicable), and the nature of your request.