Privacy policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Sandy Beach Diving Academy (“the Academy”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, maintains, and protects information obtained from users (“User” or “You”) of the Website.

By accessing or using our Website, You accept the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If You do not agree, please discontinue use of the Website. Continued use following any updates will be treated as acceptance of the revised policy.

Updates to This Policy

The Academy may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, operational, or service-related changes. Updates will be effective as soon as they are posted on this page. Users are encouraged to review this page regularly to remain informed.

Personal Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when Users interact with our Website, including (but not limited to):

When registering, booking, or making a purchase;
Subscribing to newsletters or surveys;
Completing forms or inquiries;
Communicating with us directly.

Information may include:

Name, email, mailing address, phone number;
Payment details (securely processed via third-party payment gateways);
Preferences related to services or bookings.

You may browse our Website anonymously, but certain features require providing personal information.

Non-Personal Information

We may collect non-identifying information such as:

Browser type, device details, operating system;
IP address and connection method;
Aggregated usage statistics.

This helps us improve the Website and user experience.

Cookies

Our Website may use cookies to enhance functionality and track user activity.

Users can disable cookies in their browser settings; however, some features may not work correctly if cookies are blocked.
Continued use of the Website without disabling cookies constitutes consent to their use.

How We Use Information

We may use collected information for the following purposes:

To deliver and improve our services;
To respond to customer service inquiries;
To process bookings and payments;
To personalize User experience;
To send service updates, newsletters, and promotions (if opted-in);
To improve Website design, features, and security.

We do not share personal information with outside parties except where necessary to complete a transaction or provide a service.

Advertising and Third-Party Services

Some advertisements or features may be provided by third-party networks or service providers. These third parties may collect information through cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to deliver tailored advertising.

Please note: The Academy does not control or take responsibility for the data practices of third parties. Their use of information is governed by their own privacy policies.

Payment Security

We do not sell, trade, or store Your credit/debit card details.
Payment data entered on our Website is transmitted securely to our payment gateway provider.
Our servers do not process or store full card details.

Protecting Your Information

We adopt industry-standard security measures to safeguard personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. Sensitive transactions are conducted via SSL encryption and secure channels.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent Users’ personal information. We may share limited details with:

Trusted affiliates or service providers to help us operate the Website;
Third-party providers for email distribution, surveys, or promotions (only with consent);
Authorities, when required by law.

Only non-identifiable, aggregated demographic data may be shared with partners for analytics or marketing.

Links to Third-Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to external websites. These sites operate under their own privacy policies, which may differ from ours. We are not responsible for the practices or content of third-party websites.

Your Rights & Choices

You may opt out of receiving promotional emails at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in our communications.
You may request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information subject to applicable law.