Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Maritime Construction Training Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects the personal information of visitors and customers who interact with our website and services. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and complying with UK data protection laws, including the UK GDPR.

By using our website or booking a course, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Name, email address, phone number, and contact details
Billing information (processed securely by third-party payment providers)
WINDA ID for GWO course certification
Identification documents (when required for training or certification)
Date of birth and employment details (for corporate bookings)
Website usage data such as IP address, browser type, and device information
Cookies and analytics data related to your use of our website

How We Collect Information

We collect information in the following ways:

Directly from you when you book a course, contact us, complete forms, or communicate with us
Automatically when you browse the site (via cookies, analytics, and log data)
From third parties, such as training platforms, employers booking staff, payment processors, or verification systems like WINDA

Why We Collect Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

To process and manage course bookings
To verify identity and issue certifications
To upload GWO certificates to WINDA
To communicate with you about your booking or enquiries
To comply with legal and safety requirements
To improve website performance and user experience
To send marketing communications (only if you have given consent)

We will never sell your personal data.

Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with trusted third parties, including:

GWO WINDA for certification uploads
Payment processing providers
Website hosting and IT service providers
Accrediting bodies or regulators (when legally required)
Employers, when they book a course on your behalf

All third parties are required to handle your data securely and in compliance with UK GDPR.

How Your Data Is Stored and Protected

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:

Secure servers and encrypted systems
Restricted access to personal information
Regular security reviews and compliance practices

Training records may be retained for up to 7 years for legal and operational reasons.

Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request corrections to inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data (where legally permitted)
Object to certain types of processing
Withdraw consent for marketing
Request a copy of your data (data portability)

Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies to support:

Essential site functionality
Booking system operations
Analytics and performance
User experience improvements

You may adjust cookie settings in your browser at any time.