Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 03/03/2026
1. Introduction
Worms United Shipping Agency (“WUSA”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information when you visit www.wusa.agency, contact us, or receive communications from us.
We process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK GDPR and, where applicable, the EU GDPR.
2. Who We Are
Worms United Shipping Agency
Website: www.wusa.agency
Email: it.dept@wusa.agency
For the purposes of data protection law, WUSA acts as a data controller.
We work in cooperation with our European partner, Worms Services Maritimes. Where data is shared for operational or commercial coordination, it is done in accordance with applicable data protection regulations.
3. Personal Data We Collect
Information You Provide
Name
Company name
Email address
Telephone number
Job title
Any information included in enquiries or correspondence
Information Collected Automatically
IP address
Device and browser type
Pages visited
General geographic location
Usage data via analytics tools (subject to consent)
4. How We Use Your Data
We use personal data to:
Respond to enquiries
Provide shipping agency services
Manage client and commercial communications
Send marketing communications (where permitted)
Improve our website and services
Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell personal data.
5. Marketing Communications
We may send you marketing emails relating to our services, updates, or industry information.
We will only send marketing communications where:
You have provided consent; or
We are permitted to do so under applicable law based on an existing business relationship.
You may unsubscribe at any time by:
Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any marketing email; or
Contacting us at: it.dept@wusa.agency
Once you opt out, you will no longer receive marketing communications, though we may still contact you regarding operational or contractual matters.
6. Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on the following lawful bases:
Legitimate Interest – responding to enquiries and operating our business
Contractual Necessity – where required to provide services
Legal Obligation – compliance with regulatory requirements
Consent – for marketing emails (where required) and non-essential cookies
7. Data Sharing
We may share personal data with:
IT and hosting providers
Email marketing platforms
Analytics providers
Professional advisers
Regulatory authorities where required
Worms Services Maritimes where necessary for commercial or operational coordination
We share only what is necessary for the relevant purpose.
8. International Data Transfers
Due to the international nature of maritime operations, personal data may be processed outside the UK or European Economic Area.
Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are implemented, including contractual protections where required.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:
Enquiry data: retained for commercial follow-up and record-keeping
Marketing data: retained until you withdraw consent or unsubscribe
Contract-related data: retained in line with legal and commercial obligations
When no longer required, data is securely deleted.
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, misuse, or loss.
While we take reasonable steps to protect data, no internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
11. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction
Request erasure
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time
You may exercise these rights by contacting: it.dept@wusa.agency
If you are located in the UK or EU, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your relevant supervisory authority.
12. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be available on this page.