Privacy & Data

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is our priority. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information within the North Star Platform.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you provide to us, including but not limited to your name, email address, student/employee ID, academic records, and maritime training data. We also collect technical data such as IP addresses and browser information for security and performance monitoring.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used to:

  • Manage and facilitate Onboard Training (OBT) tracking.
  • Generate academic reports and training certifications.
  • Enable communication between students, supervisors, and educational institutions.
  • Monitor and improve platform security and performance.
  • Comply with Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and educational regulatory requirements.

3. Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. Your data is stored on secure servers and is encrypted during transmission using Industry Standard SSL/TLS technology. Access to sensitive data is strictly limited to authorized personnel with a legitimate educational or administrative need.

4. Sharing with Educational Institutions

As a specialized training platform, your training progress, journals, and task completions are shared with your designated School Administrators and OBT Supervisors. This sharing is essential for the evaluation of your maritime training and academic performance.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or request the deletion of your personal data. However, please note that certain data related to academic records and training compliance must be retained for specific periods as required by maritime law and educational regulations.

6. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and hold certain information. Cookies are files with small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

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