AnchorHub Platform
Last updated: 15 February 2026
AnchorHub is an independent digital platform providing structured visibility infrastructure for maritime professionals and maritime companies.
This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, processed, stored, and protected when using the AnchorHub platform.
AnchorHub is committed to transparency, neutrality, and responsible data governance in accordance with:
UK GDPR
UK Data Protection Act 2018
Applicable international data protection principles
For the purposes of data protection law, the Data Controller is:
AnchorHub Platform
Registered in England and Wales
Contact: contact@anchorhub.org
AnchorHub operates as an independent digital platform and does not act as an employer, recruitment agency, or contractual representative.
Depending on how the platform is used, we may collect:
Name
Contact details
Professional rank
Certifications
Work history
Availability status
Uploaded documents (where voluntarily provided)
Company name
Representative contact details
Business contact information
IP address
Browser type
Device information
Platform usage data
We only collect data that is voluntarily submitted or technically necessary for platform functionality.
We process personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:
Consent (where profiles are voluntarily created)
Legitimate Interest (platform operation and security)
Legal Obligation (where required by law)
Users may withdraw consent at any time.
Personal data is processed solely for:
Creating and maintaining professional visibility profiles
Enabling direct communication between seafarers and companies
Platform functionality and security
Responding to inquiries
Preventing misuse or fraud
AnchorHub does not sell, trade, or commercially exploit personal data.
Personal data may be visible to:
Verified maritime companies (for seafarer profiles)
Registered maritime professionals (for company contact visibility where applicable)
AnchorHub does not:
Sell data
Share data for advertising
Share data with third-party recruiters
Use data for commercial profiling
Data may be disclosed only:
Where required by law
To protect platform integrity
To prevent fraud or misuse
As a global platform, limited data access may occur across jurisdictions.
Where applicable, AnchorHub ensures appropriate safeguards consistent with UK GDPR standards.
Personal data is retained:
For as long as a profile remains active
Until withdrawal or deletion request
As required for legal compliance
Inactive profiles may be archived or securely removed after a reasonable period.
Under UK GDPR, users have the right to:
Access their data
Rectify inaccurate data
Request deletion (“Right to be Forgotten”)
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Data portability (where applicable)
Requests may be submitted to:
contact@anchorhub.org
Identity verification may be required before fulfilling requests.
AnchorHub implements appropriate technical and organizational safeguards including:
Secure hosting infrastructure
Access controls
Limited administrative access
Encrypted transmission where applicable
While no system is completely immune from risk, reasonable security measures are maintained.
AnchorHub operates strictly as:
A visibility infrastructure
A communication-enabling platform
AnchorHub does not:
Participate in employment negotiations
Intervene in contractual agreements
Mediate employment disputes unless formally established as a separate legal function
Employment decisions remain strictly between maritime professionals and companies.
The platform may use essential technical cookies for:
Session management
Security
Basic analytics
No advertising cookies are used.
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect:
Regulatory changes
Platform developments
Operational adjustments
The updated version will be published on this page.
For any data protection inquiries:
contact@anchorhub.org
If you believe your data rights have been violated, you may contact the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
2026 AnchorHub Platform. All rights reserved.
AnchorHub is an independent global maritime visibility infrastructure.
It operates as a neutral digital platform facilitating direct professional connection between seafarers and maritime companies.
AnchorHub does not act as an employer, recruitment agency, contractual intermediary, or legal representative.
All employment decisions and contractual agreements remain exclusively between seafarers and companies.