Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which MSY Maritime Enterprises LLP ("Company", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users (each, a "Data Principal") of the msymaritime.com website ("Site") and our advisory services.

This policy strictly adheres to the legal framework of India, specifically the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, and the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023.

2. Collection of Personal Data

Operating as a Data Fiduciary under the DPDP Act, we only collect personal data for explicit, lawful purposes with verifiable consent. We may collect:

• Identity Information: Name, Date of Birth, Gender, and identification documents necessary for maritime academy enrollment.
• Contact Information: Email address, phone number, and residential address (e.g., via our Consultation Form).
• Educational & Professional Data: Academic records, IMU-CET scores, and previous maritime experience necessary for placement consulting.

3. Purpose of Processing

We process your personal data solely to:

• Facilitate career counseling and merchant navy academy admissions.
• Provide accurate placement matching with global shipping conglomerates.
• Comply with regulatory KYC (Know Your Customer) requirements in the maritime sector.
• Improve our website's user experience and customer service integrations.

4. Rights of the Data Principal (DPDP Act Compliance)

Under the DPDP Act, 2023, you have absolute rights over your personal data:

• Right to Access: You may request a summary of personal data being processed and the identities of all Data Processors sharing the data.
• Right to Correction & Erasure: You can demand the correction of inaccurate data or the erasure of data that is no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected.
• Right of Grievance Redressal: You have the right to register complaints regarding data handling directly with our Grievance Officer.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw your consent for data processing at any time without facing discriminatory consequences.

5. Data Security & Protection

We adopt robust, industry-standard data collection, storage, and processing practices. We employ strict physical and digital security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information in compliance with SPDI Rules, 2011. Data is never sold or traded to third parties for unauthorized marketing.

6. Jurisdiction

Any disputes arising under this Privacy Policy shall be governed by the laws of India and subjected exclusively to the jurisdiction of the competent courts in West Bengal, India.