Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Elkins Marine Training International Nigeria (EMTIN) is a NIMASA-approved maritime training academy with campuses in Lagos and Owerri, Nigeria, part of the Elkins Marine Training International group founded in 1952.

Data Controller: Elkins Marine Training International Nigeria
Phone: 08033034202 / 07066823373
Website: www.trainingnigeriapro.com

2. What Data We Collect

We collect the following personal data when you use our website or enrol in our courses:

• Full name, email address, phone number
• Nationality, sex, and company/employer name
• Preferred training dates and locations
• Messages and enquiries submitted via our forms
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, pages visited (collected automatically via server logs)

3. How We Use Your Data

• Processing course enrolments and training bookings
• Responding to enquiries and callback requests
• Sending course confirmations, schedule updates, and training communications
• Issuing certificates and maintaining training records as required by NIMASA and STCW
• Improving our website and services
• Complying with legal and regulatory obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA) on the following bases: contract performance (enrolment and training delivery); legitimate interests (responding to enquiries); legal obligation (NIMASA/STCW compliance); and consent (marketing communications).

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with NIMASA and regulatory bodies for certification; our parent organisation (Elkins Marine Training International, USA) for group reporting; service providers operating under data processing agreements; and law enforcement where required by law.

6. Data Retention

Training records required by STCW and NIMASA are retained for a minimum of five (5) years. Enquiry data not resulting in an enrolment is retained for up to twelve (12) months.

7. Your Rights

Under the NDPA 2023, you have the right to access, correct, or delete your data; object to or restrict processing; withdraw consent; and lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC). Contact us at 08033034202 or via our Contact page to exercise these rights.

8. Cookies

Our website uses essential cookies to ensure correct functionality. We do not currently use third-party advertising or analytics cookies. If this changes, we will update this policy and seek your consent where required.

9. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data. All form submissions are transmitted over encrypted HTTPS connections.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised. Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

Elkins Marine Training International Nigeria
Phone: 08033034202 / 07066823373
Website: www.trainingnigeriapro.com/contact