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Privacy Policy for NSW Boat Licence
 

Effective Date: [11th OCT 2024]
 

At NSW Boat Licence, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled with care. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with relevant Australian privacy laws.
 

1. Information We Collect
 

When you interact with NSW Boat Licence, we may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Personal Identifying Information: This includes your name, address, date of birth, phone number, email address, and any other details required to process your boat licence application.

  • Payment Information: When processing payments, we may collect financial information such as credit card details.

  • Boating History and Qualifications: Information related to your boating experience, qualifications, or courses completed, which may be relevant for obtaining or renewing your boat licence.

  • Usage Data: We may collect information on how you use our website or services, including browser type, device information, and IP address.
     

2. How We Use Your Information
 

The information we collect is used to provide services related to boat licences and to improve the user experience. Specifically, we use your information for:

  • Processing and managing boat licence applications or renewals.

  • Verifying your identity and qualifications.

  • Communicating with you regarding your application, course enrolments, or safety updates.

  • Processing payments for licence applications and associated services.

  • Providing customer support and responding to your inquiries.

  • Complying with legal and regulatory requirements.
     

3. Disclosure of Information
 

We do not sell or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with:

  • Government Authorities: We may share information with NSW Maritime or other regulatory bodies as required by law or to facilitate the issuance of your boat licence.

  • Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, or providing services on our behalf, provided these parties agree to keep your information confidential.

  • Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required to comply with legal obligations or court orders, or to protect our legal rights.
     

4. Data Security
 

We take reasonable precautions to ensure that your personal information is protected from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. This includes:

  • Secure storage of data, both physically and electronically.

  • Use of encryption when transmitting sensitive information.

  • Restricted access to personal information only by authorized personnel.

However, please note that no method of transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.
 

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
 

Our website may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. These technologies help us understand how visitors use our site and improve its functionality. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may limit some functionalities of our website.
 

6. Third-Party Links
 

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
 

7. Your Rights
 

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you.

  • Request correction of any incorrect or outdated information.

  • Withdraw your consent to the collection and processing of your personal data at any time, subject to legal and contractual restrictions.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
 

8. Changes to Our Privacy Policy
 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

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9. Contact Us
 

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us

Contact Us
 

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