Shipping & Business School
Privacy Policy
ABMIA INSTITUTE (SHIPPING & BUSINESS SCHOOL)
Last Updated: October 30, 2026
INTRODUCTION
Abmia Institute ("we," "our," "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and safeguard your personal data when you interact with our institute, including when you visit our website [www.abmiainstitute.com], enroll in our courses, participate in our events, or engage with our services. This policy complies with applicable data protection laws, including the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 and other relevant regulations that apply to our operations.
⚠️By using our services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these practices, please do not use our services or provide us with your personal information.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect personal information through various means to provide and improve our educational services. This includes:
AInformation You Provide Directly
👤Personal Identification Information:
- •Full name, date of birth, gender
- •Email address, phone number, residential address
- •Passport/ID details, nationality, photograph
🎓Academic and Professional Information:
- •Educational background, qualifications, transcripts
- •Work experience, resume/CV, employment history
- •Professional certifications and licenses
💰Financial Information:
- •Payment details (processed securely via third-party gateways)
- •Billing address, transaction history
- •Scholarship or sponsorship information
💬Communication Information:
- •Correspondence records with our admissions and support teams
- •Feedback, complaints, and testimonials
- •Forum posts, chat messages, and discussion board contributions
BInformation Collected Automatically
Technical Information:
- •IP address, browser type and version
- •Device information (type, operating system, mobile network)
- •Cookies and tracking data
Usage Information:
- •Pages visited, time spent on our platform
- •Course progress, completion rates, assessment scores
- •Login times, session duration, feature usage patterns
Learning Analytics:
- •Quiz and exam performance
- •Participation in online discussions and group projects
- •Assignment submission times and patterns
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
Primary Purposes
Course Delivery and Administration:
- ✓Processing your enrollment and registration
- ✓Managing your student account and profile
- ✓Delivering course materials and resources
Communication and Support:
- ✓Sending course updates, schedule changes, and announcements
- ✓Providing academic and technical support
Secondary Purposes
Service Improvement:
- •Enhancing our curriculum and teaching methods
- •Improving website functionality and user experience
Marketing and Outreach:
- •Sending newsletters and promotional materials (with consent)
- •Announcing new courses, workshops, and events
LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING
Contractual Necessity
Processing is necessary for the performance of our educational services agreement with you.
Legal Obligation
Processing is necessary for compliance with legal and regulatory requirements applicable to educational institutions.
Legitimate Interests
Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, including improving services and preventing fraud.
Consent
Where required by law, we obtain your explicit consent for specific processing activities. You may withdraw consent at any time.
HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION
⚠️We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
AWith Service Providers
BWith Certification Bodies
- 🏛️Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS)
- ⚓International Maritime Organization (IMO) affiliated bodies
- 📜Other professional certification organizations
Data Security Measures
- 🔐Encryption of sensitive data
- 🛡️Firewalls and intrusion detection
- 👥Restricted access controls
Data Retention Periods
Your Rights
- ✓Right to Access
- ✓Right to Rectification
- ✓Right to Erasure
- ✓Right to Object
CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions, concerns, or to exercise your data protection rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer:
Abmia Institute
⚠️We aim to respond to all inquiries within 7 business days. If unsatisfied, you have the right to contact the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC).
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Document Version: 1.0 • Last Updated: October 30, 2026