1. About Us

Navik Kamgar India Federation (NKIF) is an organisation focused on supporting maritime workers, seafarers and individuals associated with the shipping and maritime industry.

Our website provides information about membership, employment opportunities, training, worker welfare and other federation-related activities.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal and non-personal information when you interact with our website.

A. Personal Information

• Full name
• Mobile number and email address
• Residential and communication address
• Date of birth and gender, where applicable
• Educational qualifications and professional details
• Passport, Aadhaar or PAN details when specifically required for an application
• Employment history and job-related information
• Membership and registration information

B. Technical Information

• IP address
• Browser and device information
• Pages visited on our website
• Access time and website usage information
• Cookies and session-related information

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information for the following purposes:

• Processing membership registrations.
• Managing job applications and recruitment enquiries.
• Communicating important updates and notifications.
• Providing information about training and employment opportunities.
• Responding to enquiries and support requests.
• Maintaining website security and preventing misuse.
• Improving our website and services.
• Maintaining organisational and administrative records.

4. Job Applications and Registration

When you submit a job application, membership registration or other form through our website, you may be required to provide personal information.

This information is used to process your request, evaluate your application, communicate with you and maintain relevant records.

You are responsible for ensuring that the information submitted through our website is accurate and up to date.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

However, information may be shared in limited circumstances:

• With authorised personnel for federation-related activities.
• With relevant employers or recruitment partners when necessary for an application and where appropriately authorised.
• With service providers who assist in website hosting, communication or technical operations.
• When required by applicable laws, regulations or lawful government requests.
• To protect the rights, safety and security of the federation and its users.

6. Cookies and Session Information

Our website may use cookies and session technologies to improve your browsing experience and maintain registration or login-related functionality.

Cookies may help us remember certain preferences, maintain sessions and understand website usage.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, loss or misuse.

However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute data security.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including administrative, legal, operational and record-keeping requirements.

When information is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to delete or securely dispose of it, subject to applicable legal requirements.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Subject to applicable laws, you may have the right to:

• Request information about personal data held by us.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Request deletion of personal information where legally permissible.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• Raise concerns regarding the use of your personal information.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

10. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services or platforms.

We are not responsible for the privacy policies, content or security practices of external websites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before sharing personal information.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children in violation of applicable laws.

If we become aware that personal information has been collected unlawfully from a child, we will take appropriate steps in accordance with applicable laws.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

NKIF reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be published on this page. Users are encouraged to review this page periodically to stay informed about our privacy practices.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us: