Data Privacy Statement and Notice

Effective Date: April 13, 2026

I. Scope

This notice applies to all personal data collected, processed, and stored by COMPASS in the context of our services, operations, and systems. It covers both electronic and physical data and outlines your rights and how to exercise them.

II. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect various categories of personal data, including but not limited to:

• • Identification Information: Full name, date of birth, and government-issued identification numbers.
• • Contact Information: Email address, phone number, and mailing/home address.
• • Professional Information: Job title, employer details, certifications, and titles/ranks.
• • Financial Information: Payment details and billing address for course fees.
• • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device details, and usage data via the Seaversity LMS.

III. Purpose of Collection

Your data is processed to ensure high-quality training standards and regulatory compliance:

IV. Data Retention

COMPASS retains personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by maritime regulations. Data is securely deleted or anonymized once the retention period ends.

V. Your Rights as a Data Subject

Under the Data Privacy Act, you have the right to be informed, the right to access your data, the right to object to processing, and the right to rectification or erasure of your records.

VI. Consent