Privacy Notice

At Gulf Academy of Safety, we are committed to safeguarding your personal data. This Privacy Notice explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, how you can access it, and who it may be shared with.

Contact Details

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Notice or how we handle your data, please contact:

The Data Controller

Gulf Academy of Safety Private Limited (India)

Gulf Safety Training LLC (UAE)

Email: info@gulfacademysafety.com

How We Use Your Data

We only process personal data for specific purposes:

• If you use only our website, we collect limited technical data.
  
  
• If you register for our services, we collect and process data necessary to provide those services or to fulfill a contractual agreement.
  
  

We may also use your data for marketing or communication purposes, but only with your consent or where legally permitted.

Purposes & Legal Basis for Data Processing

From Customers / Clients

Purpose	Legal Basis	Retention Period
Administrative Enquiries	Legitimate Interest	Until service completed
Business Operations & Due Diligence	Legitimate Interest	Until service completed
Communications & Marketing	Legitimate Interest / Consent	Until consent withdrawn
Contact Management	Legitimate Interest / Consent	Until consent withdrawn
Customer Support	Contractual Obligation	Until contract completed
Debt Management	Contractual Obligation	Until contract completed
Sales & Service Delivery	Contractual Obligation	Until contract completed

From Service Providers / Suppliers

Purpose	Legal Basis	Retention Period
Business Operations & Due Diligence	Contractual Obligation / Legitimate Interest	Until contract completed
Communications & Marketing	Contractual Obligation	Until contract completed
Contact & Supplier Management	Contractual Obligation	Until contract completed
Organisational Administration	Contractual Obligation	Until contract completed
Sales & Service Delivery	Contractual Obligation	Until contract completed

 

Personal Data We Collect

If You Visit Our Website

We automatically collect:

• IP address
  
  
• Browser type and settings
  
  
• Operating system
  
  
• Date and time of website access
  
  
• Referring to web pages
  
  

If You Use Our Services

We may collect:

• Full Name, Age, Country of Residence
  
  
• Phone Number, Postal Address, Email
  
  
• Social Media Profiles, Website Activity
  
  
• Photographs, Audio/Video Clips, Logos
  
  
• Correspondence and Communications
  
  

Data From Third Parties

We may also receive data from:

• Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Google – for marketing insights (until you restrict sharing)
  
  
• Experian – for credit and debt checks (during the contractual relationship)
  
  
• Creditsafe – for business intelligence (until you opt out)
  
  

Data Sharing & Transfers

We may share your data with:

• Our service providers
  
  
• Regulatory bodies (e.g., police, court), when legally required
  
  
• The following organizations as part of our certification and training operations:
  
  
  • IOSH, UK
    
    
  • NEBOSH, UK
    
    
  • Bharat Sevak Samaj, Chennai, India
    
    
  • IASP/NASP
    
    
  • SHEC Solutions, UK
    
    

We only share what is necessary and, where possible, will notify you in advance.

Data Security & Retention

We implement strong physical and digital safeguards to:

• Protect data from loss, unauthorized access, or damage
  
  
• Retain personal data only as long as necessary or legally required
  
  
• Ensure statistical or historical records are anonymized
  
  

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
  
  
• Correct inaccurate data
  
  
• Object to or limit how we use your data
  
  
• Delete your data where legally permitted
  
  
• Transfer your data to another provider
  
  
• Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior lawful processing)
  
  

To make a request, contact our Data Controller using the contact info above.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and improve website functionality.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Strictly Necessary – Site functionality (e.g., login, payments)
  
  
• Analytics – Understand usage patterns to improve services
  
  
• Functionality – Save your preferences
  
  
• Targeting – Tailor advertising and measure engagement
  
  
• Persistent – Remain on your device until expiry
  
  
• Session – Deleted when your browser is closed
  
  

You can manage cookie settings through your browser. Visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org for guidance.