Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 29, 2025

1. Introduction

STI Maritime Training Academy ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our enrollment system at stimaritime.com.

2. Information We Collect

• Full Name
• Email Address
• Phone Number
• SRN (Seafarer's Registration Number)
• Company / Manning Company
• Rank
• Birthday

3. How We Use Your Information

• To register you as a trainee in our system
• To manage training schedules and certifications
• To verify your enrollment and training records
• To send notifications, updates, or verification emails
• To maintain internal records for certification verification

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data only with authorized personnel or systems necessary for training management and certification verification.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is securely stored on our hosting provider (GoDaddy) and our database system (MySQL). We apply reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure.

6. Email and Verification

We use SMTP email services only to send verification or notification emails. We do not access your email account or any other personal data beyond this purpose.

7. User Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and update your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data (subject to training record requirements)
• Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable

8. Retention of Data

Your information will be retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law, including regulatory requirements for maritime training records.

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies to maintain login sessions and improve user experience. No advertising or third-party tracking cookies are used.

10. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services for:

• Email delivery (SMTP providers)
• Database hosting and backups
• SSL certificate management

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the specified purposes.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

12. Updates to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us