Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we protect it.
This Privacy Policy describes how SUNAV Maritime Academy ("Academy", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects personal information you provide when you visit our website (www.sunavmaritime.com), submit enquiry or admission forms, or use our services.
We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011.
SUNAV Maritime Academy is a DG Shipping approved maritime education and training institute located in Tuticorin (Thoothukudi), Tamil Nadu, India. We offer B.Sc Nautical Science, Diploma in Nautical Science, and STSDSD short courses.
Data Controller: Principal/Director, SUNAV Maritime Academy, Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, India.
We collect personal information in the following categories:
| Category | Examples | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Identity Data | Full name, date of birth, gender, photograph | Admission form, documents |
| Contact Data | Email, phone number, address | Enquiry & admission forms |
| Academic Data | Qualifications, mark sheets, roll number | Admission documents |
| Financial Data | Fee payment records (not card numbers) | Fee receipts |
| Technical Data | IP address, browser type, pages visited | Website cookies / analytics |
| Grievance Data | Complaint details, supporting documents | Grievance form |
We do not collect sensitive personal data such as biometric data, financial account details, or passwords unless strictly necessary.
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share it only in the following circumstances:
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Under applicable Indian law, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 without parental/guardian consent. As a maritime training institute, our courses require applicants to meet DG Shipping age eligibility criteria (typically 17+ years). If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 16, please contact us immediately.
Our website may contain links to external websites such as the DG Shipping portal, UGC portal, or anti-ragging helpline. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third-party websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal data.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our website or services after the update constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
For any privacy-related concerns, data requests, or to report a privacy breach, please contact our Data Protection Officer:
Data Protection Officer
SUNAV Maritime Academy
Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, India
📞 1800-120-5533 (Toll Free)
✉️ [email protected]
By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. Last reviewed: April 2025.