Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 06-11-2023
Euro Tech Maritime Academy ("Academy," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to safeguarding your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our website https://eurotechmaritime.org.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Data You Provide
We may collect personal details you voluntarily share with us, including when you:
- Register for a course or create an account (e.g., name, email, phone number, address, and payment details)
- Contact us for inquiries or support
- Subscribe to newsletters or marketing communications
- Post comments or content on our website
1.2 Automatically Collected Data
When you use our website, we may automatically collect:
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and the time and date of visits
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Small files stored on your device that help us recognize you, remember preferences, and collect analytics data
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.
2. Personal Data We Collect and How We Use It
We use your data for the following purposes:
2.1 Service Delivery
- Process registrations and payments
- Manage course enrollments and accounts
- Provide support and respond to inquiries
2.2 Service Improvement
- Analyze website usage to improve functionality and user experience
- Customize content and features based on preferences
2.3 Marketing and Communications
- Send newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (with your consent)
- Notify you about relevant courses, offers, or events
2.4 Legal and Security Compliance
- Fulfill legal obligations
- Prevent fraud, unauthorized access, and security threats
3. How We Share Your Information
3.1 Service Providers
We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., for payment processing, hosting, or course delivery) who perform services on our behalf and are contractually required to maintain confidentiality.
3.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law or valid government requests, or to protect our rights, property, or the safety of our users.
3.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred, subject to the same privacy protections described in this Policy.
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:
- Encryption for secure data transmission
- Access Controls restricting data to authorized staff only
- Regular Audits to monitor and identify vulnerabilities
However, no online system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access and Update: Request access to or correction of your personal information
- Delete: Request deletion of your data, unless retention is required by law
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time
- Manage Cookies: Disable cookies via browser settings (though some features may be limited)
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes stated in this Policy or as required by law. Once no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may link to external sites not operated by us. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If such data is found, we will delete it promptly.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the new "Effective Date." We encourage periodic review of this Policy.
10. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:
Euro Tech Maritime Academy Opp. TVS, Deshabhimani Jn, Kaloor, Kochi – 682017, Kerala, India
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +91 8929305273
