A legal disclaimer

Privacy & Data Protection Policy

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Aqua Scuba School Liverpool: Data Protection & Privacy Policy

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How we collect your data: We collect personal information directly from you when you book a course, fill out PADI forms, or hire equipment. This includes your name, contact details, date of birth, and, crucially, medical information.

Why we need your data:

• Certification: Your information is shared with PADI (via their online system) to register your certifications.

• Safety: Medical information is kept on file to ensure our instructors are aware of any health risks relevant to diving safety.

• Communication: We use your contact details to provide course updates, safety briefings, and (only with your consent) marketing regarding future trips or equipment sales.

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Data Retention:

• Training Records: PADI requires us to maintain student training records (liability forms and medical statements) for a minimum of seven years. After this period, these documents are securely shredded or deleted.

• Financial Records: Transaction records are kept for accounting purposes as required by HMRC (typically six years).

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Your Rights: You have the right to:

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• Access the personal data we hold about you.

• Request the correction of inaccurate data.

• Request that we delete your data (where we are not legally required to hold it for PADI or tax purposes).

Data Security: We take your privacy seriously. Digital records are stored on password-protected devices, and we do not store full payment card details on our local systems.