Privacy Policy & Event Policies

Last updated: July 2026

This page explains how Maritime World collects and processes personal data, together with the policies governing participation in our events, ticket purchases and related services. By using our website or registering for a Maritime World event, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these policies.


1. Privacy Policy

1.1 Who We Are

Maritime World is an international maritime events platform based in Malta, organising the Maritime World Malta Show, Maritime World Road Shows and related conferences, exhibitions, networking events and industry initiatives.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect your personal information when you visit our website, register for our events or communicate with us.

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: info@maritime.world

1.2 What Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with Maritime World, we may collect the following information.

Personal Information

Event Information

When registering for an event, we may collect information relating to:

Website Information

When visiting our website, we may automatically collect:

1.3 How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

1.4 Legal Basis for Processing

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

1.5 Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

Where necessary, we may share your data with carefully selected service providers who assist us in delivering our events and services, including:

These providers receive only the information necessary to perform their services and are required to protect your personal information.

1.6 International Transfers

Some of our service providers may process personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are implemented in accordance with the GDPR.

1.7 Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

Newsletter subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe.

1.8 Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

To exercise your rights, please contact:

info@maritime.world

1.9 Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience, analyse website traffic and enhance website functionality.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our Cookie Preferences panel.

For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

1.10 Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or destruction.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.


2. Photography & Filming Policy

Maritime World events are professionally photographed and filmed for documentation, promotional and editorial purposes.

By registering for and attending a Maritime World event, you acknowledge that photography and video recording will take place throughout the event. Images and recordings in which you may appear may be used by Maritime World across its website, social media channels, publications, promotional materials and future event marketing. This includes publication in printed materials, digital media, press releases and promotional campaigns.

If you have a legitimate reason for not wishing to appear in close-up photography, filmed interviews or featured promotional content, please contact the Maritime World team before the event. We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your request where practical.


3. Event Terms & Conditions

Registration

By registering for or purchasing a ticket for any Maritime World event, you agree to these Event Terms & Conditions.

Admission is valid only with a confirmed registration or valid ticket and, where requested, proof of identity.

Event Changes

Maritime World reserves the right to modify event dates, schedules, speakers, venues, exhibitors or programme content where reasonably necessary.

Such changes do not constitute grounds for a refund.

Code of Conduct

Participants are expected to behave professionally and respectfully.

Maritime World reserves the right to refuse admission or remove any participant whose behaviour is considered abusive, discriminatory, threatening, unsafe or disruptive.

Removal from the event does not entitle the participant to a refund.

Recording

Commercial filming, recording or live streaming of conference sessions is prohibited unless prior written permission has been granted by Maritime World.

Personal Property

Participants remain responsible for their own belongings.

Maritime World accepts no responsibility for lost, stolen or damaged personal property.

Liability

Participation in Maritime World events is at the participant’s own risk.

Maritime World shall not be liable for indirect losses, travel expenses, accommodation costs or any consequential damages arising from participation in the event.

Force Majeure

Maritime World shall not be liable for any delay, cancellation or modification of an event resulting from circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including, but not limited to, natural disasters, pandemics, government restrictions, war, terrorism, civil unrest, strikes, transportation disruptions or any other force majeure event.


4. Ticket Purchase & Refund Policy

Payments

All payments are processed securely through Stripe or other authorised payment providers.

Your registration is confirmed only after successful payment.

Ticket Changes

Requests to correct participant information or transfer a ticket must be submitted in writing to info@maritime.world.

Maritime World may, at its sole discretion, approve reasonable amendments, such as correcting spelling mistakes or updating participant details, provided the request is received no later than five (5) working days before the event.

Requests received after this deadline cannot be guaranteed.

Refunds

Unless otherwise stated in writing:

Refunds will not be issued in the event of:

Event Cancellation or Postponement

If Maritime World cancels an event in its entirety, eligible ticket holders may request a refund of the ticket price only.

If an event is postponed, purchased tickets may remain valid for the rescheduled date unless otherwise communicated by Maritime World.

Maritime World is not responsible for travel, accommodation, visa costs or any other expenses incurred by participants.


5. Contact

If you have any questions regarding these policies or your personal data, please contact:

Maritime World
Email: info@maritime.world


6. Governing Law

These policies shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Malta.

Any disputes arising from these policies shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Malta, unless otherwise required by applicable law.


7. Changes to These Policies

Maritime World may update these policies from time to time to reflect legal, operational or organisational changes.

The latest version will always be published on this page together with the revision date.

Last updated: July 2026