Effective Date: [08-26-2025]
Company Name: World Corp Limited
Company Number: 13813136
Registered Office: 2 Goldsmith Avenue, Salford, England, M5 5HA
Website: https://world-corp.co.uk/
Email: enquiries@world-corp.co.uk
World Corp Limited (“World Corp,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide when visiting our website or using our sea freight services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, company details, billing and shipping addresses.
- Service Information: Shipment details, customs documentation, and order history.
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data collected via cookies.
- Communication Data: Emails, phone records, or chat messages when you contact us.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your data is used for:
- Providing international sea freight services.
- Processing orders, invoices, and payments.
- Managing customs paperwork and shipping documentation.
- Communicating with you regarding shipments or enquiries.
- Improving our website, services, and customer support.
- Complying with legal and regulatory requirements.
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
3. Sharing of Information
We may share your data with:
- Shipping lines, port authorities, and customs agents to carry out freight services.
- Service providers such as IT support, accountants, and payment processors.
- Government or regulatory bodies when required by law.
All third parties are bound to handle your data securely and in compliance with GDPR.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
- Contractual necessity – to provide our shipping services.
- Legal obligation – to comply with customs, tax, and shipping regulations.
- Legitimate interest – to improve services and maintain business operations.
- Consent – when you opt in to marketing communications.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Shipping and financial records may be stored for up to 6 years under UK law.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of your data (where legally possible).
- Restrict or object to processing.
- Request data portability.
- Withdraw consent to marketing communications.
To exercise these rights, contact us at enquiries@world-corp.co.uk.
7. Cookies & Tracking
Our website uses cookies and analytics to enhance your browsing experience and analyze traffic. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.
8. Data Security
We use technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or disclosure. While no method is completely secure, we take all reasonable steps to protect your information.
9. International Transfers
As a global sea freight provider, your data may be transferred outside the UK/EEA. Where this occurs, we ensure adequate protection through standard contractual clauses or compliance with data protection regulations.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website with the updated “Effective Date.”
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we process your data, please contact us:
World Corp Limited
2 Goldsmith Avenue, Salford, England, M5 5HA
Email: enquiries@world-corp.co.uk
Website: https://world-corp.co.uk/