Privacy Statement
1. Purpose
In order to enable you to use our website and digital services, Midshore Tank Terminal (“Midshore”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) processes information about you (“personal data”).
This includes all operations such as collection, recording, organization, storage, adaptation, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure, restriction, and deletion of your personal information.
Midshore Tank Terminal is strongly committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring data security. We comply with applicable privacy laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and relevant U.S. state data protection laws.
This privacy statement explains how we process your data when you browse our website, interact with us online, or use our digital services.
2. Who is Responsible for Processing Your Data?
2.1. Data Controller
Midshore Tank Terminal acts as the data controller for personal data processed via our website. This means we determine how and why your data is processed and are primarily responsible for its lawful and secure management.
2.2. Authorized Personnel
All Midshore employees and authorized contractors who handle your personal data are bound by strict confidentiality and process information only for legitimate business purposes.
2.3. Subcontractors and Processors
We may use data processors (e.g., IT service providers, hosting companies, or analytics platforms). All subcontractors are vetted and contractually required to comply with applicable privacy and security regulations.
2.4. International Data Transfers
Your personal data may be transferred outside your country for operational or technical reasons. Midshore ensures appropriate safeguards — such as Standard Contractual Clauses or recognized adequacy mechanisms — are in place before any transfer occurs.
2.5. Types of Data Collected
We may collect and process the following types of data:
Identification data (name, company, position, contact details)
Professional data (employer, area of responsibility)
Electronic identification data (IP address, browser type, access logs)
Any information voluntarily provided (via forms, inquiries, or job applications)
3. Purpose and Duration of Processing
3.1. We process your personal data to:
Respond to your inquiries and information requests
Manage business relationships and service agreements
Analyze website traffic and user experience
Facilitate recruitment and employment applications
Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
3.2. Retention Period
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the stated purposes or to comply with applicable laws and recordkeeping requirements.
3.3. Security Measures
Midshore implements robust technical and organizational measures — such as encryption, secure servers, access controls, and routine audits — to protect your data from unauthorized access or misuse.
4. Your Rights
You have the following rights under applicable privacy laws:
Access your personal data
Request correction or deletion
Restrict or object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
To exercise these rights, please contact our Privacy Office. We will respond in accordance with applicable law and confirm all actions taken.
5. Questions or Complaints
If you have questions or concerns regarding our privacy practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO):
Privacy Office – Midshore Tank Terminal
📧 privacy@midshoretankterminal.com
You may also file a complaint with your regional or national data protection authority if you believe your rights have been infringed.
🛡️ Midshore Tank Terminal — Data Protection Policy
1. Purpose
Midshore Tank Terminal collects and uses personal data to support its operations in liquid bulk storage, handling, blending, and logistics services. This policy defines how we safeguard and manage data in compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and ISO/IEC 27001 security standards.
2. Scope
This policy applies to:
All Midshore Tank Terminal facilities and affiliates worldwide
All individuals whose data we process (employees, customers, suppliers, partners, job applicants, and visitors)
All personal data collected through electronic or manual means
3. Responsibility and Oversight
The Privacy Office includes representatives from the IT, Legal, HR, and Compliance teams. This unit monitors compliance, manages privacy inquiries, and supports departments in implementing best practices for data handling.
4. Definitions
Controller: Midshore Tank Terminal
Processor: Any third party acting on behalf of Midshore
Personal Data: Information that can identify an individual
Sensitive Data: Includes health, political, racial, or biometric data
Data Subject: The person whose data is processed
Data Breach: Unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure of data
Processing: Any operation on personal data (collection, storage, deletion, etc.)
5. Principles of Data Processing
5.1 Lawfulness and Fairness
Data is collected and processed transparently and for lawful business reasons.
5.2 Data Minimization
We collect only the information necessary for business, operational, or legal compliance purposes.
5.3 Accuracy and Retention
Data is maintained accurately and retained only for required periods (typically 7–10 years depending on jurisdiction).
5.4 Security and Confidentiality
We use firewalls, encryption, access control, and routine audits to ensure confidentiality and system integrity.
5.5 Cross-Border Transfers
International data transfers are conducted using legally approved safeguards and contractual protections.
6. Rights of Data Subjects
Midshore respects and facilitates the rights of all individuals under applicable privacy laws.
Requests for access, correction, or deletion can be submitted via:
📧 privacy@midshoretankterminal.com
7. Data Breach Management
In case of a suspected or confirmed data breach, Midshore will:
Immediately investigate and assess the scope
Contain and mitigate the incident
Notify affected parties and authorities as required
Implement corrective measures to prevent recurrence
8. Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA)
A DPIA is performed for new systems or operations that may pose high privacy risks, including automation or large-scale data collection.
9. Policy Review and Updates
This policy is reviewed annually or upon regulatory or operational changes. Updates will be posted on our official website.
10. Contact Information
For all privacy-related inquiries, please contact:
Data Protection Officer
Midshore Tank Terminal
📍 Tank Depot of Houston, Texas
9740 East Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston, TX 77044, United States
📧 info@midshoretankterminal.com
🌐 www.midshoretankterminal.com