Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Maven Knowledge (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data when you interact with us, including through our website, reports, free trials, communications, and services.

This policy applies to all personal data collected by Maven Knowledge in the course of our business activities.


2. Who We Are

Maven Knowledge is a specialist intelligence provider focused on Fuel Oil, Feedstocks, and Blendable Crude markets. We provide human-validated market intelligence, reports, and analysis to professionals across the global oil and shipping industry.


3. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

a) Information You Provide to Us

  • Name

  • Job title

  • Company name

  • Business email address

  • Phone number

  • Subscription and billing information (where applicable)

b) Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit our website, we may collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Pages visited and time spent

  • Referral source

This data is collected using cookies and similar technologies.

c) Information from Third Parties

We may receive business contact information from:

  • LinkedIn and other professional networking platforms

  • Industry events and conferences

  • Referrals and introductions

We only collect information that is relevant to our business relationship and professional communications.


4. How We Use Your Information

We use personal data for the following purposes:

  • To provide access to reports, free trials, and subscriptions

  • To communicate with you about our products, services, and insights

  • To respond to enquiries and requests

  • To improve our website, reports, and services

  • To send relevant industry updates, intelligence, and marketing communications

  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell personal data to third parties.


5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Legitimate interests – for B2B communications, service delivery, and relationship management

  • Consent – where you have explicitly opted in (e.g. newsletters or trials)

  • Contractual necessity – to deliver services you have requested

  • Legal obligation – where required by law


6. Marketing Communications

We may contact you with information about Maven Knowledge products, reports, and services that we believe are relevant to your professional role.

You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by:

  • Clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails, or

  • Contacting us directly at [insert contact email]


7. Data Sharing

We may share personal data with trusted third parties only where necessary, including:

  • IT and hosting providers

  • Email and CRM platforms

  • Payment processors

  • Professional advisers (legal, accounting)

All third parties are required to safeguard your data and process it in accordance with applicable data protection laws.


8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred and stored outside your country of residence where necessary for business operations. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.


9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, including legal, regulatory, and commercial requirements.

When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.


10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Request data portability

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


11. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and user experience. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Further details can be provided in a separate Cookie Policy if required.


12. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration.


13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.


14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal data, please contact:

Maven Knowledge
Email: knowledge@mavenbrokers.com
Website: www.mavenbrokers.com