Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how the website of U.S.A. Maritime Industry Services ("USAMIS," "we," "our," or "us") may use cookies and similar technologies.

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files that a website or related technology may store on or access through a user's browser or device.

Cookies can serve different purposes, including supporting website functionality, maintaining security, remembering certain settings and helping website systems operate correctly.

3. Cookies and Similar Technologies That May Be Used

The USAMIS website, hosting environment, security systems or related website infrastructure may use cookies or similar technologies when reasonably necessary for website operation.

Depending on the website configuration and services being used, these technologies may fall into categories such as:

4. Essential Cookies

Certain cookies or similar technologies may be necessary for a website, hosting platform or security system to operate properly.

Disabling essential technologies may cause some website functions to operate incorrectly or become unavailable.

5. Website Forms

USAMIS provides website forms that may include Contact Us or Request Information forms, Vendor Pre-Qualification forms and employment applications.

Website hosting, security or anti-spam technologies associated with these forms may process technical information necessary to help protect submissions and website functionality.

6. Security and Anti-Spam Technologies

USAMIS may use technical controls intended to reduce automated spam, abusive submissions, malicious activity or unauthorized access.

These systems may process technical information associated with website requests, browsers, devices or network connections.

7. Server Logs

Web servers and hosting providers commonly generate technical logs independently of traditional browser cookies.

These logs may include information such as:

• Internet Protocol (IP) address.
• Date and time of access.
• Browser or device information.
• Requested pages or files.
• Referring page information.
• Technical errors or security events.

Such information may be processed for website security, troubleshooting, maintenance and administration.

8. Third-Party Websites

The USAMIS website may contain links to third-party websites and services, including social media platforms.

When you follow an external link, the third-party website may use its own cookies, tracking technologies or privacy practices.

USAMIS does not control cookies or technologies placed by a third-party website after you leave the USAMIS website.

9. Social Media Links

USAMIS may provide links to its pages or profiles on platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn and X.

Those platforms operate independently and may collect information according to their own privacy and cookie policies when users visit their services.

10. Analytics and Additional Technologies

If USAMIS enables website analytics or other optional technologies in the future, those technologies may collect technical or usage information in accordance with their configuration and applicable requirements.

This Cookie Policy may be updated if the website's use of cookies or similar technologies materially changes.

11. Managing Cookies Through Your Browser

Most modern web browsers provide controls that allow users to view, block, limit or delete cookies.

Cookie settings are generally available through the privacy, security or site settings of the browser being used.

Browser controls vary by provider and version. Users should consult the help documentation for their particular browser for instructions.

12. Do Not Track Settings

Some browsers may transmit "Do Not Track" or similar privacy preference signals.

Because technical standards and legal requirements regarding these signals may vary, website responses may depend on the technology and services in use.

13. Personal Information

Information collected through website forms and other interactions is addressed more fully in the USAMIS Privacy Policy.

This Cookie Policy focuses specifically on cookies, technical website information and similar technologies.

14. Data Security

USAMIS may use reasonable technical and administrative measures intended to protect website systems and information.

However, no website, internet transmission, browser technology or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

15. Changes to This Cookie Policy

U.S.A. Maritime Industry Services may update this Cookie Policy when appropriate to reflect changes in website technology, hosting, security systems, organizational practices or applicable requirements.

The Effective Date displayed at the beginning of this policy identifies the version currently posted on the website.