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Privacy and personal data

We take your privacy very seriously. In order to provide access to this site, we need to collect and store personal information about you. We respect your privacy and your email address will not be shared or sold to any third party. We may send you follow-up emails after the course to ask for your evaluation and inform of you future training options or other resources. 

What is collected?

We collect the data that you provide when creating an account, such as name and email. We also collect data about your activity on the site, including any contributions that you make.

How is this information used?

This information is only used to provide access to the online courses on this site.

How long is my data stored?

Your personal data is stored as long as your account is active on this site.

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OTGA handles mostly data and information from participation in capacity development activities, specifically, training courses and associated learning activities. Currently, all data and information from participants, facilitators, and experts are archived in IODE OceanExpert database, linked to OTGA e-Learning platform (Moodle) alumni system. The full database is only accessed by OTGA secretariat and IODE IT support, and personal information is not openly available. The database is used to report on course performance and impact. Information on completion of training courses and profiles is open to anyone through OceanExpert. This data is digitalized, and quality-controlled, and is complies with IOC Data Policy and Terms of Use (2023). OTGA documentation and metadata can be accessed upon request (e.g., OTGA Course Management Guidelines, assessment forms, etc).