How does Marine Pro Academy protect my personal data?

Find clear explanations on data privacy, usage, and your rights as a learner or visitor of Marine Pro Academy UK.

Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 2025

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website.

1. Who we are

Marine Pro Academy Ltd (“we,” “us,” “our”) operates this website.

If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:

Email: Info@Marine-Pro-Academy.co.uk 

Address: Unit 5, The Sidings Yard, Mart Road, Minehead, Somerset TA24 5BJ

2. What data we collect

When you use our website contact form, we may collect the following personal data:

• Name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Any other details you choose to include in your message

We may also collect technical information such as your IP address and browser type for security and analytics purposes.

3. How we use your data

We process your personal data only when necessary and for the following purposes:

• To respond to your enquiry submitted through our contact form
• To provide services or information you request from us
• To improve our website and user experience
• To comply with legal and awarding & governing bodies obligations

We will not use your personal data for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

4. Lawful basis for processing

We rely on the following lawful bases under GDPR:

• Consent – when you submit your details via the contact form
• Contract – when processing is necessary to provide a service you have requested
• Legal obligation – when processing is required by law

5. Data sharing

We will not sell, rent, or trade your data with third parties. We may share your data only when required by law or with trusted service providers who assist us in running our business and providing you with the best possible service. For example website (e.g. hosting providers), suppliers, agents, instructors, awarding and governing bodies etc under strict data protection terms. One of the trusted service providers is the RYA and further details can be found here.

6. Data retention

We keep your personal data only for as long as is necessary to respond to your enquiry or provide services. After this period, your data will be securely deleted, unless we are required by law to retain it longer.

7. Your rights under GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Restrict or object to how we process your data
• Request transfer of your data to another provider
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, please contact us at Info@Marine-Pro-Academy.co.uk 

8. Security of your data

We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

9. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve functionality and analytics. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.