Effective Date: August 31, 2026
This privacy policy explains what personal information Asbestos Ships collects, how we use it, who we share it with, and the rights you have over your own data. It applies to visitors of this website and anyone who contacts Asbestos Ships by phone, email, or web form.
Information we collect
We collect information directly from you and automatically through your use of this website. The information you choose to share helps us match you with the right medical, legal, or VA resources.
- Your name, phone number, email address, mailing address, and state of residence
- Information about your service history relevant to asbestos exposure, such as ship name, dates of service, and role
- Information about your health that you voluntarily share, such as a diagnosis or symptoms, which we will use solely to connect you with appropriate care Information about your finances or claims if you are seeking compensation, which we will share only with your consent
- Technical information we collect automatically, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, the referring page, and pages visited on our site
We do not require Social Security numbers or financial account numbers via our web forms. Please do not submit this type of sensitive information via the contact form or chat.
How we use your information
We use your information to connect you with the nearest VA medical center or office, refer you to medical or legal professionals suited to your case, respond to your inquiries, and improve our website and outreach efforts. We may also use your contact information to follow up with resources relevant to your situation, unless you ask us not to.
How we share your information
Because our core service is connecting veterans to outside help, sharing limited information with trusted partners is necessary. We share information only in the following circumstances.
- With medical providers or VA facilities you ask to be connected with
- With attorneys or legal partners handling asbestos-related compensation claims, when you request that referral
- With service providers who help us operate this website, such as hosting and analytics vendors, under confidentiality obligations
- When required by law, to protect the safety of any person, or in connection with a change in our organizational structure
We do not sell your personal information. We do not share health information for advertising purposes.
Cookies and tracking technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to understand how visitors use the site and to improve navigation. This could include tools for analytics, tracking pages viewed, time on site, and general location. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may not work properly as a result.
Your privacy rights
Depending on where you live, you may have specific rights under state privacy laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act, the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act, the Colorado Privacy Act, and similar laws in other states. These rights generally include the following.
- The right to know what personal information we have collected about you
- The right to request correction of inaccurate information
- The right to request deletion of your personal information
- The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, though we do not sell personal information
- The right to be free from discrimination for exercising these rights
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information at the end of this policy. We will verify your identity before processing your request and respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.
Data security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including encryption for sensitive data submitted online and restricted internal access to personal records. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
Data retention
We retain personal information only as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Once information is no longer needed, we take steps to securely delete or de-identify it.
Children's privacy
This website is intended for adults, primarily veterans and their families. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we learn that a minor has submitted personal information, we will delete it.
Links to other sites
Our website may link to VA resources, medical providers, or legal partners. Asbestos Ships is not responsible for the privacy practices of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing personal information.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy as our services or applicable law change. Any updates will be posted here with a new effective date, and significant changes will be communicated prominently on the site.
Contact us
If you have questions about this policy, want to exercise your privacy rights, or want us to correct or delete your information, contact us through the phone number or contact form listed on this website.