Portside Credentials Privacy Policy

 

Effective Date: 07/30/2024

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Portside Credentials ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.portsidecredentials.com, use our services, or communicate with us. This policy also addresses our compliance with the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

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1. Information We Collect

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We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, address, email address, phone number, date of birth, and other personally identifiable information.

• Professional Information: Merchant Mariner Credential details, employment history, training records, and other professional information relevant to our services.

• Medical Information: Details included in the CG 719-K form and other medical certificates required for maritime credentialing.

• Payment Information: Credit card details, billing address, and other payment-related information.

• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website and services, including IP address, browser type, and pages visited.

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2. How We Use Your Information

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We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our services.

• To process and manage your applications to the National Maritime Center.

• To communicate with you about your applications, inquiries, and other requests.

• To send you updates, promotional materials, and other information related to our services (you may opt-out at any time).

• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

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3. Sharing Your Information

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We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in providing our services, such as payment processors, IT support, and credentialing agencies.

• Legal Authorities: When required by law, regulation, or legal process.

• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business.

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4. Data Security

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We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no internet-based service can be 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

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5. Your Rights Under CCPA

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If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the CCPA:

• Right to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.

• Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information that we have collected, subject to certain exceptions.

• Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information. Note that we do not sell personal information.

• Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right to not be discriminated against for exercising your CCPA rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at zanet@portsidecredentials.com or call us at (310) 425-9513.

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6. Your Rights Under CalOPPA

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Under CalOPPA, we agree to the following:

• Users can visit our site anonymously.

• Our Privacy Policy link includes the word "Privacy" and can be easily found on our website.

• You will be notified of any Privacy Policy changes on our Privacy Policy page.

• You can change your personal information by emailing us at zanet@portsidecredentials.com.

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7. Children's Privacy

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Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

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8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

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9. Contact Us

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If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Portside Credentials
Email: zanet@portsidecredentials.com
Phone: (310) 425-9513