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Chapman School of Seamanship Online Privacy Statement
Chapman School of Seamanship is committed to respecting the privacy of visitors to this website. This page summarizes our online privacy policy and the privacy practices we follow. Personal information stored on this site is collected by Chapman School of Seamanship for its own use.
Please note that the practices of Chapman School of Seamanship, its affiliates, and agents, with respect to personal information, are governed by this Privacy Policy as amended from time to time, and not the Privacy Policy in effect at the time the personal information was collected. We encourage users to regularly review our Privacy Policy. To update your information and preferences, see the section entitled “Updating your personal information and privacy preferences.”
This document sets forth the Chapman School of Seamanship Online Privacy Policy (the “Privacy Policy”) for this website, https://www.chapman.org and any other sites Chapman School may establish (collectively, the “Site”). If you have objections to the Privacy Policy, you should not access or use the Site. This Privacy Policy does not govern privacy practices associated with offline activities or other Chapman School websites, except as expressly set forth in the section entitled “Data not collected on this site.”
Changes in Privacy Policy
All personal information (“personal information” is defined as any information that identifies or can be used to identify, contact, or locate the person to whom such information pertains) that we collect and maintain will be subject to this Privacy Policy, as amended from time to time. Chapman School reserves the right to change the Privacy Policy at its sole discretion and will provide notice of material changes on the home page of the Site. If, as the result of such changes, you want to alter the ways in which Chapman School is allowed to use your personal information, you can do so by following the procedure described in the section entitled “Updating your personal information and privacy preferences.” You will be deemed to have been made aware of, and will be subject to, the changes to the Privacy Policy after such notice has been posted with the following exception: If at the time you provide personal information to Chapman School you are given the opportunity to limit how such information will be used to communicate with you, either by Chapman School or by third parties, Chapman School will not change your preference without your express consent.
Entities collecting personal information
The Site may contain links to other sites where personal information may be collected. In such instances, unless expressly stated otherwise, the collection and use of your personal information will be governed by the privacy policy applicable to that site. That privacy policy should identify the entity collecting your personal information.
Updating your personal information and privacy preferences
You have the right to access and correct your personal information and privacy preferences at any time.
When a student profile is created by an instructor or administrator, or when changes are made to your profile, you will be notified via the email address provided. It is assumed that the email address entered is correct and no additional notification method will be utilized.
You can:
You may also access and correct your personal information by writing to:
Chapman School of Seamanship
Attn: Compliance Office/Customer Information
4343 SE St. Lucie Blvd
Stuart, FL 34997, USA
Telephone number: +1 772.283.8130
Please include your name, address, and/or email address when you contact us. Include as much detail as possible. You should expect a response within 30 days.
Collection of personal information
As a visitor to this Site, you can engage in many activities without providing personal information. However, when registering, enrolling in a course, or submitting a request, Chapman School may ask you to provide specific personal data, including your full name, mailing address, email, phone number, emergency contacts, and payment information. Some fields may be mandatory. If you do not provide required information, you may not be able to complete certain activities.
Additionally, when using the Site, Chapman School or third-party service providers may collect technical information such as browser type, operating system, IP address, and environmental variables to support functionality, track usage, and improve service. This information is not typically associated with personal data unless stated otherwise.
When you submit personal information to Chapman School, you understand that your information may be transferred across national boundaries and processed in the United States. Chapman may also engage trusted vendors to collect, store, or process data, bound by contractual obligations not to use your data beyond their designated role.
Some services on our website may be hosted or co-branded by trusted providers. While using these services, your personal information may be collected under their privacy policy, even if the service appears to be within a Chapman School-branded environment. In such cases, you should review the privacy policy on that provider’s site.
Chapman School may also supplement your information with address verification, demographic data, or interest indicators from reliable third-party sources to reduce errors, verify identity, or tailor communications.
Because Chapman School is both an educational institution and a certifying body, we are required to maintain accurate certification and enrollment records. We retain certification and student data for a minimum of seven years, and in many cases longer, to comply with regulatory, insurance, and institutional accreditation standards. While you may request deletion of personal data, such requests may be declined when retention is legally or operationally required.
How your personal information is used
Chapman School collects and uses your personal information to facilitate your participation in educational and certification activities. This includes maintaining academic and certification records, providing technical or academic support, delivering program updates, processing transactions, and verifying credentials. We may also use your information to inform you about program offerings, events, or opportunities unless you opt out.
Aggregated, non-identifiable information may be used for institutional research, marketing, or internal reporting. Chapman School will not share your identifiable information with third parties for marketing unless explicitly permitted.
Your choices with respect to personal information
Chapman School values responsible data use. We may send you information about programs and opportunities unless you opt out or such communication is prohibited by law. However, we may still need to contact you about your enrollment, certification status, or essential administrative updates.
We may also disclose personal information if required by law, regulation, or court order, or if we determine that disclosure is necessary for national security, legal compliance, or public safety.
Protection of your personal information
Your registration information is protected through encryption, password protection, and secure storage. Access to personal data is restricted to authorized staff and contractors who are bound by confidentiality. We recommend you do not share your password. While we take measures to protect your information, no online system can be guaranteed fully secure.
Data not considered registration information also resides on secure servers and is similarly protected.
If you participate in forums or posting areas, any information you share there may be visible to others. Your email address will not be posted unless you choose to make it visible. Please be cautious when posting sensitive or personal information.
Data not collected on this Site
Data collected through paper forms, in-person registration, or other offline methods is not subject to this policy unless otherwise stated. However, student records and corporate licensing information are treated with the same level of protection and are subject to the same rights for access and correction as outlined in this policy.
Privacy complaints
Chapman School takes privacy concerns seriously. If you believe we have not complied with this Privacy Policy, you may write to:
Chapman School of Seamanship
Attn: Compliance Office/Customer Information
4343 SE St. Lucie Blvd
Stuart, FL 34997, USA
Phone: +1 772.283.8130
If you have provided conflicting privacy preferences, we will strive to reconcile them in a timely and accurate manner.
Please note: Chapman School is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of non-Chapman websites that may be linked from our Site. You should review those policies before using those sites.
Known Risks Associated with the Use of Electronic Communication
