Last Updated: January 18, 2026

Vanderhelm Research is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our clients' data. This policy outlines our institutional standards for data collection, processing, and retention in accordance with global trade and intelligence privacy frameworks.

1. Data Collection & Usage

We collect minimal personal data, primarily limited to institutional contact information for research delivery and client portal access. We do not sell or trade proprietary research data with third-party marketing entities.

2. Bletchley-Grade Security

Client data is stored using advanced encryption standards and is hosted on secure regional nodes. Access to embargoed research is strictly controlled via multi-factor authentication and identity verification protocols.

3. Data Retention

Institutional research logs are maintained for a period of 10 years to ensure longitudinal accuracy and historical auditability, after which they are either archived or securely destroyed.

4. Compliance

Vanderhelm Research adheres to the highest standards of international data protection, including compliance with relevant maritime and trade data regulations across our operational geolocations.