Professional Yacht Training USA (PYT USA) is committed to safeguarding your personal data. We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the standards of the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
1. Who We Are
PYT USA is a maritime training provider located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, offering MCA‑approved courses and certifications. Our operations necessitate the collection and processing of personal data for training, assessment, certification, and regulatory compliance.
2. What Personal Data We Collect & How We Use It
A. Website & Inquiries When you use our website or contact forms, we may collect:
- Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
- IP address, geolocation data, browsing history and similar usage metrics (via Google Analytics and other tools)
Use: Fulfilling inquiry requests and improving site performance and security. Submission implies consent. B. Course Registration & Services We may collect:
- Full name, date of birth, contact details
- Identification documents (e.g., passport, national ID)
- Medical or health declarations
- Previous qualifications, sea service records, attendance, assessments, certification status
Use: Registering participants, verifying eligibility, maintaining records, issuing certifications, and complying with legal and accrediting obligations.
3. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on:
- Contract: To deliver training and certification services.
- Legal obligation: To uphold UK MCA and other regulatory requirements.
- Consent: For optional purposes, such as including your data in promotional materials or newsletters.
4. Use of Cookies & Site Analytics
We use Google Analytics, Webmaster Tools, Maps, and similar services to monitor site usage and performance. Cookies used by these tools are outside our control. We store server logs (IP, dates, browsers, platform) for administration and security—never for resale.
5. Data Sharing
We may share your information with:
- UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)
- Accrediting and certifying bodies
- Regulatory or government authorities, if required by law
- We do not sell or distribute your data for marketing purposes.
6. International Data Transfers
Operating from the U.S., PYT USA may transfer personal data outside the UK. We implement appropriate safeguards to ensure these transfers comply with UK GDPR standards.
7. Data Retention
Your data is stored only as long as necessary for training, certification, and compliance. Certain records, such as certifications, may be retained indefinitely in line with MCA requirements.
8. Your Rights
Under UK data protection laws, you can:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion of inaccurate or unnecessary data
- Restrict or object to specific forms of processing
- Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
- If your data was collected via our website (e.g., inquiries or mailing lists), you may request its removal at any time.
9. Updates to This Notice
We may update this Privacy Information Notice at any time without prior notice. Any use of your data under updated policies will remain subject to the terms of this notice as published.
10. Contact Us
To inquire about how your data is handled or to exercise your rights, please contact:
- Data Protection Officer
- Professional Yacht Training USA
- 1635 Miami Road, Suite 8
- Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 954‑296‑3830
Web Site Terms & Conditions of Use: We make this web site information available to you, subject to the following conditions. Read More – Terms and Conditions.
Read More: Booking, Cancellation, and Payment Policy
1. Purpose, data and retention period
We may collect or receive personal information for a number of purposes connected with our business operations which may include the following: (click to expand)
1.1 Contact – Through phone, mail, email and/or webforms
1.1 Contact – Through phone, mail, email and/or webforms
For this purpose we use the following data:
- A first and last name
- An email address
- A telephone number
- IP Address
- Geolocation data
- A home or other physical address, including street name and name of a city or town
- Internet activity information, including, but not limited to, browsing history, search history, and information regarding a consumer's interaction with an Internet Web site, application, or advertisement
The basis on which we may process these data is:
For compliance with a legal or regulatory obligation.
Retention period
We retain this data until the service is terminated.
1.2 Newsletters
1.2 Newsletters
For this purpose we use the following data:
- A first and last name
- A home or other physical address, including street name and name of a city or town
- An email address
- A telephone number
- IP Address
- Geolocation data
The basis on which we may process these data is:
For compliance with a legal or regulatory obligation.
Retention period
We retain this data until the service is terminated.
1.3 To support services or products that a customer wants to buy or has purchased
1.3 To support services or products that a customer wants to buy or has purchased
For this purpose we use the following data:
- A first and last name
- Account name or alias
- An email address
- A telephone number
- IP Address
- A home or other physical address, including street name and name of a city or town
- Geolocation data
The basis on which we may process these data is:
For compliance with a legal or regulatory obligation.
Retention period
We retain this data until the service is terminated.
1.4 Compiling and analyzing statistics for website improvement.
1.4 Compiling and analyzing statistics for website improvement.
For this purpose we use the following data:
- IP Address
- Internet activity information, including, but not limited to, browsing history, search history, and information regarding a consumer's interaction with an Internet Web site, application, or advertisement
- Geolocation data
- A first and last name
- A home or other physical address, including street name and name of a city or town
- An email address
- A telephone number
The basis on which we may process these data is:
For compliance with a legal or regulatory obligation.
Retention period
We retain this data until the service is terminated.
1.5 Payments
1.5 Payments
For this purpose we use the following data:
The basis on which we may process these data is:
For compliance with a legal or regulatory obligation.
Retention period
We retain this data until the service is terminated.
1.6 To be able to offer personalized products and services
1.6 To be able to offer personalized products and services
For this purpose we use the following data:
- A first and last name
- Account name or alias
- A home or other physical address, including street name and name of a city or town
- An email address
- A telephone number
- Geolocation data
- IP Address
The basis on which we may process these data is:
For compliance with a legal or regulatory obligation.
Retention period
We retain this data until the service is terminated.
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