Privacy Policy

1. Introduction and Scope

American Gulf Petroleum ("Company," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us through various channels. This policy applies to all users of our services and website visitors.

This Privacy Policy applies to all information collected through our website, mobile applications (if any), email communications, telephone interactions, written correspondence, and in-person meetings. It covers both personal and business-related information provided in connection with our petroleum transportation and logistics services. By engaging with our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for legitimate business purposes, including:

• Providing, operating, and maintaining our transportation and logistics services
• Processing and responding to your inquiries, requests, and communications
• Preparing and delivering quotations, proposals, and service agreements
• Facilitating billing, payment processing, and account management
• Sending you relevant marketing communications and service updates (with your consent where required)
• Improving our website functionality, services, and customer experience
• Conducting business analysis and market research
• Complying with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
• Protecting our rights, property, and the safety of our employees and customers

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and understand user preferences. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and improve our services.

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may limit certain website functionality. We respect "Do Not Track" signals where technically feasible.

6. Data Security and Protection

We implement appropriate technical, administrative, and physical security measures designed to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data during transmission and storage
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and employee training on data protection
• Secure data storage and backup procedures
• Multi-factor authentication for system access
• Regular penetration testing and vulnerability assessments
• Incident response procedures and breach notification protocols
• Compliance with industry-standard security frameworks

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

In the unlikely event of a data breach that may compromise your personal information, we will notify affected individuals and relevant authorities as required by applicable law, typically within 72 hours of discovering the breach. We maintain comprehensive incident response procedures to minimize the impact of any security incidents.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention policies.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: The right to request access to your personal information
• Correction: The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: The right to request deletion of your personal information under certain circumstances
• Portability: The right to receive your personal information in a portable format
• Opt-out: The right to opt out of marketing communications
• Restriction: The right to request restriction of processing under certain circumstances

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

9. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where our servers and central database are located. By using our services, you consent to such transfers, subject to appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

10. Compliance with Privacy Laws

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe and work to address any concerns you may have about our privacy practices.

For privacy-related requests, we typically respond within 30 days of receipt. For urgent privacy concerns or potential security issues, please call our main number and request to speak with our Privacy Officer immediately. We are committed to addressing all privacy inquiries with the utmost care and attention.