Overview

Protecting user information online is of the utmost importance to Botswana Maritime Affairs Inc., and its affiliates (“BMA”). This Privacy Policy explains how BMA will and will not use the information received through the BMA website located at https://botswana-registry.com/(the “Website”). Users accept this policy when signing up for or using consular services or any other features, technologies, or functionalities available on the Website or through any other means (collectively, “BMA Services”). BMA may amend this policy at any time by posting a revised version on the Website. The revised version will be effective as of the time it is posted.

Protection of Information

When users visit the Website or send an email to BMA, technology is used to prevent unauthorized third parties from viewing and downloading user information. BMA processes personal information on servers in the United States and protects it by maintaining physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards such as firewalls, secure sockets layer (SSL) encryption, uniform resource locator (URL) data encryption, file access privileges, physical server access controls, and authorizing access to personal information only for employees who require it to fulfill their job responsibilities.

BMA may collect the IP addresses and domain names of all visitors to the Website in order to measure the Website’s effectiveness and to determine ongoing improvements. BMA may also collect email addresses from email messages received. IP addresses, domain names, or email addresses may be shared with or sold to any other company or individual.

If BMA Services are used, the following types of information may be collected:

• Contact information – user name, address, phone, email, Skype ID, and/or other similar information.

• Financial information – full bank account numbers and/or credit card numbers provided through the Website.

How Personal Information May Be Used

The primary purpose of collecting personal information is to provide users with a secure, smooth, efficient, and customized experience.

Personal information may be used to:

• provide the requested BMA Services and customer support;

• process transactions and send notices about user transactions;

• resolve disputes, collect fees, and troubleshoot problems;

• prevent prohibited or illegal activities;

• customize, measure, and improve BMA Services and the content and layout of the Website and applications; and/or

• compare information for accuracy and verify it with third parties when necessary.

How Personal Information May Be Shared with Other Parties

Personal information may be shared with:

• Service providers who support BMA Services such as fraud prevention, bill collection, marketing, and technology services. These providers may only use user information in connection with the services they perform and not for their own benefit.

• Credit bureaus to report account information, as permitted by law.

• Banking partners as required by credit card association rules.

• Law enforcement, government officials, or other third parties when required.

BMA may sell or rent personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

How Cookies Are Used

When a user accesses the Website, cookies may be placed on their computer. Cookies may be used to customize BMA Services, content, and advertising; measure promotional effectiveness; and promote trust and safety. Cookies may also be used for authentication, storing site preferences, shopping cart contents, server session identifiers, or other purposes. Cookies may be encrypted for security.

Users may decline cookies via their browser settings; however, certain Website functionality may no longer be available.

Cookies from third-party websites linked through the Website may also be encountered, which BMA cannot control.

External Considerations

The Website may include links to other websites as a convenience to users. The inclusion of any link does not imply BMA’s endorsement of that company, its products, services, or privacy practices. BMA is not responsible for personal information voluntarily disclosed by users to third parties through such links.

No data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed 100% secure. As a result, BMA cannot warrant the security of any information transmitted over the Internet but makes every attempt to protect information collected on the Website.

Children’s Policy

The content of the Website is appropriate for, but not targeted to, children under the age of 13. BMA does not market products or services to this age group.

Contact Us

For questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Botswana Maritime Affairs
Contact Information mail: info@botswana-registry.com 

Address: Plot 1284, Government Enclave Private Bag 0043 Gaborone, Botswana

To ensure a response, please include full contact details including name, address, telephone number, and email address.