Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 12 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Shipping Container Europe Limited (“we”, “us”, or “our”), a UK-based shipping container company offering shipping services worldwide, collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Who We Are

Shipping Container Europe Limited is registered and based in the United Kingdom. We specialize in shipping container solutions for clients around the globe. This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected when you interact with our website, place orders, or otherwise use our services.

Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal information:

  • Contact Details: Name, address, email, and telephone number.
  • Order & Shipping Information: Delivery address, shipping preferences, and transaction details.
  • Payment Information: Payment method and billing details (processed securely by our payment providers).
  • Online Activity: Data automatically collected via cookies and similar technologies, such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited, to improve our website’s functionality and user experience.
  • Other Information: Any additional information you voluntarily provide when contacting us or subscribing to our newsletter.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To Provide Our Services: Processing orders, arranging shipments, and communicating with you regarding your delivery.
  • Customer Support: Answering queries and resolving any issues related to our services.
  • Improvement & Analytics: Analyzing website usage to enhance our service offerings and website functionality.
  • Legal Compliance: Meeting our legal obligations and protecting our rights under applicable laws.
  • Marketing (with Consent): Sending you updates, promotional materials, and special offers. You may opt-out at any time.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases as required by the UK GDPR:

  • Contractual Necessity: To fulfill orders and provide shipping services.
  • Consent: Where you have explicitly consented (e.g. subscribing to our newsletter).
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Legitimate Interests: For improving our services, website analytics, and direct communication, where such interests are not overridden by your rights.

Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal data with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party logistics, payment processors, and IT service providers who assist in the delivery of our services.
  • Shipping Partners: Carriers and international partners necessary to ship your goods worldwide.
  • Legal Authorities: Where required by law or to protect our legal rights.

We ensure that any third party receiving your data provides adequate safeguards and only processes your information for the purposes we have specified.

International Data Transfers

As we offer worldwide shipping, your personal data may be transferred to and stored in countries outside the United Kingdom. We take appropriate measures to ensure such transfers are secure and comply with UK GDPR requirements by implementing standard contractual clauses or other approved safeguards.

Data Security

We implement a range of security measures to safeguard your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure server environments, and regular security reviews. However, no online method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure.

Data Retention

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

Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request access to your personal data.
  • Rectification: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal limitations.
  • Restriction: Request that we restrict the processing of your data.
  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Object: Object to our processing of your data, particularly for direct marketing.
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site usage, and assist with marketing efforts. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

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

Shipping Container Europe Limited

Sittingbourne, Kent, United Kingdom


Email: info@shippingcontainereuropeltd.com


Telephone: +447492588690

By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection and use of your personal data as described herein.