Ocean Youth Academy Privacy Policy

Ocean Youth Academy Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1 Jan, 2025

1. Introduction

Ocean Youth Academy ("OYA," "We," "Us," "Our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy outlines our obligations and procedures regarding the collection, use, disclosure, storage, security, and disposal of your Personal Information.

OYA adheres to the principles outlined in the relevant U.S. privacy laws and regulations. Our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions govern the way we manage your Personal Information.

2. What is Personal Information and Why Do We Collect It?

Personal Information refers to any information or opinion that identifies an individual. Examples of Personal Information we collect include:

  • Names

  • Addresses

  • Email addresses

  • Phone numbers

We collect Personal Information through various means, including but not limited to interviews, correspondence, telephone conversations, emails, our website at www.oceanyouthacademy.com, orders placed on our platforms, content submitted by you or others, media publications, publicly available sources, cookies, and third parties. We do not guarantee the privacy policies or security of third-party websites linked to our services.

We collect Personal Information for the following purposes:

  • Providing educational services and resources

  • Communicating with clients and users

  • Marketing and promotional activities

  • Any secondary purpose closely related to the primary purpose, where you would reasonably expect such use or disclosure

You may opt out of our mailing or marketing lists at any time by contacting us at info@oceanyouthacademy.com.

3. Sensitive Information

Sensitive Information includes details about an individual's racial or ethnic background, political opinions, religious beliefs, trade union membership, criminal records, or health information. OYA will use Sensitive Information only:

  • For the primary purpose it was collected

  • For directly related secondary purposes

  • With your consent

  • When required or authorized by law

4. Collection from Third Parties

Where practical, we collect Personal Information directly from you. However, we may also receive information from third parties. In such cases, we will take reasonable steps to inform you of the data provided to us.

5. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose your Personal Information under the following circumstances:

  • With third parties where you have provided consent

  • When required or authorized by law

6. Security of Personal Information

OYA takes reasonable steps to protect your Personal Information from misuse, loss, unauthorized access, modification, or disclosure.

When Personal Information is no longer required for its intended purpose, we take appropriate measures to securely destroy or permanently de-identify it. However, some records may be retained for a minimum of seven years to comply with legal requirements.

7. Access to and Correction of Personal Information

You have the right to access the Personal Information we hold about you and request corrections where necessary. If you wish to access or update your information, please contact us in writing at info@oceanyouthacademy.com.

OYA does not charge fees for access requests but may charge administrative costs for providing copies of records. We may require identification before releasing any information to ensure security and privacy compliance.

8. Maintaining the Accuracy of Your Personal Information

It is important to us that your Personal Information remains accurate and up to date. If you believe any details are incorrect or outdated, please notify us promptly so we can update our records and continue providing quality services.

9. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any revisions will be posted on our website at www.oceanyouthacademy.com.

10. Privacy Complaints and Inquiries

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding our Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: info@oceanyouthacademy.com

We take privacy concerns seriously and will respond promptly to inquiries regarding our data handling practices.