Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 9, 2025
Overview
Maverick Acquisition Ventures, Inc. (“MAV,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of shippers, consignees, carriers, vendors, website visitors, and other individuals (“you”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information when you interact with our websites, mobile applications, customer portals, and logistics services.
Scope
This Policy applies to information we process in the course of providing freight brokerage, forwarding, warehousing, and related logistics services in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and worldwide. It covers data collected online and offline.
Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of personal information:
- Identifiers: name, postal address, email, phone, fax, account number, driver’s license
- Commercial / Shipping Records: purchase orders, bills of lading, shipment contents, tracking data, tariffs, invoices
- Payment Data: bank or remittance details, limited card information (last four digits)
- Online / Device Data: IP address, browser type, referring pages, cookies, device identifiers
- Location Data: pickup and delivery addresses, geo-coordinates for tracking
- Sensitive Data: government-issued IDs for restricted shipments, customs documentation
We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
How We Use Information
- Provide, track, and optimize transportation, warehousing, and brokerage services
- Verify identity and maintain security (e.g., TSA, C‑TPAT checks)
- Generate quotes, bids, rate confirmations, and invoices
- Pay carriers and process customer payments
- Operate websites, mobile apps, and customer portals
- Detect, prevent, and investigate fraud or network abuse
- Comply with legal obligations, customs requirements, and law‑enforcement requests
- Send service announcements, shipment alerts, and limited marketing (with opt‑out rights)
- Produce aggregated, de‑identified analytics to improve operations
Legal Bases (GDPR / UK GDPR)
- Contract performance
- Legitimate interests in running a secure logistics business
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Pay carriers and process customer payments
- Your consent (e.g., for certain marketing cookies)
Sharing and Disclosure
- Carriers & agents to pick up, transport, or deliver freight
- Customs brokers & authorities for international shipments
- Service providers (e.g., IT hosting, telematics, payment processors) under confidentiality agreements
- Affiliates within the MAV corporate family for unified service
- Law enforcement or regulators when required by law or to protect rights, safety, or property
- Business transfers (e.g., merger or acquisition) with appropriate safeguards
We do not sell personal information for money. Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) we have no knowledge of “sharing” data for cross‑context behavioral advertising.
Cookies & Similar Technologies
Our sites use essential and analytics cookies. You may adjust browser settings or our cookie banner preferences to limit non‑essential cookies. Doing so may affect functionality.
Data Retention
We retain records as long as necessary to fulfill contractual and legal obligations, resolve disputes, and maintain backups. Typical retention is 7 years for shipment and financial records unless required longer.
Security
MAV employs physical, administrative, and technical safeguards such as TLS encryption, limited‑access facilities, role‑based permissions, background‑checked personnel, and regular security assessments.
Your Privacy Choices
- California & Other US States: Access, deletion, correction, opt‑out – email privacy@mavinc.com or call 1‑302‑404‑1321
- EU / UK / EEA: Access, rectify, erase, restrict, data portability, object – same contact details
- Marketing Emails: Use the unsubscribe link
We will verify your identity before fulfilling requests.
International Transfers
Data may be stored and processed in the US and other countries where we or our service providers operate. We use Standard Contractual Clauses or other lawful mechanisms for cross‑border transfers.
Third‑Party Links
Our sites may link to external resources. MAV is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy periodically. Material changes will be posted on our website with a revised “Effective Date.” Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance.
Contact Us
Maverick Acquisition Ventures, Inc.
17455 68th Ave NE Ste 203, Kenmore, WA 98028
info@mavinc.com | 302‑404‑1321