PRIVACY
POLICY

IDENTITY AND ADDRESS OF THE DATA CONTROLLER

Océano Profundo — Difusión Marina y Buceo, operating under the trade name Océano Profundo, is the entity responsible for the use and protection of your personal data. We are based in Mexico City, Mexico, and provide SCUBA diving instruction and aquatic expedition services.

PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT

To fulfill the purposes described in this policy, Océano Profundo collects the following categories of personal data:

Identification data:

• Full name
• Date of birth (to verify the minimum age required for courses)
• Nationality

Contact data:

• Phone number and/or WhatsApp
• Email address

Health data (sensitive data):

In accordance with Article 9 of the LFPDPPP, we collect sensitive personal data related to your health, specifically:

• Pre-existing medical conditions relevant to the practice of scuba diving (cardiovascular, respiratory, epilepsy, etc.)
• Declaration of physical fitness for aquatic activities

Payment data:

We do not store credit or debit card information. Payments are processed via bank transfer or secure third-party electronic means. We only retain payment confirmation records.

Browsing data:

• IP address
• Browser type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent (through cookies — see section 7)

PURPOSES OF PROCESSING

Primary purposes (necessary for the provision of the service):

• Enrollment, registration and administration of students in SCUBA diving courses
• Organization and coordination of diving expeditions and trips
• Verification of minimum medical fitness for safe diving practice
• Issuing NAUI dive certifications in the student’s name
• Communication related to contracted services (dates, requirements, logistics)
• Billing and payment management
• Handling requests, complaints and clarifications

Secondary purposes (you may object to these without affecting the provision of the service):

• Sending information about new courses, expeditions and promotions
• General interest communications related to diving and marine conservation
• Use of photographs or videos taken during activities for promotional purposes on social media or our website (subject to express consent)

If you do not want your data to be processed for secondary purposes, you may communicate this at any time by writing to contacto@cursosdebuceo.com.mx.

TRANSFER OF PERSONAL DATA

Océano Profundo may transfer your personal data in the following cases, without requiring your consent where permitted by law:

• NAUI Worldwide: For the registration and issuance of international dive certifications in your name, in accordance with the certifying organization’s standards.
• Competent authorities: When required by court order, legal mandate, or for compliance with legal obligations.
• Emergency services: In the event of an accident or medical emergency during diving activities, your data and health conditions may be shared with emergency services or medical personnel.

We do not share, sell or transfer your personal data to third parties for commercial or advertising purposes.

HOW TO EXERCISE YOUR ARCO RIGHTS

Under Mexican law, you have the right to Access, Rectify, Cancel and Object (ARCO rights) to the processing of your personal data, in accordance with the LFPDPPP and its Regulations.

Procedure to exercise your rights:

1. Send a written request to contacto@cursosdebuceo.com.mx with the subject line: “ARCO Rights Request”.
2. Include in your request: your full name, a clear description of the data on which you wish to exercise your right, documentation proving your identity (copy of official ID or passport), and where applicable, the changes to be made or the reasons for your objection.
3. We will respond to your request within a maximum of 20 business days from receipt.

You may also file a complaint with the National Institute for Transparency, Access to Information and Personal Data Protection (INAI) if you believe your rights have been violated. More information at www.inai.org.mx.

MECHANISM TO REVOKE CONSENT

You may revoke your consent to the processing of your personal data at any time, provided this does not prevent compliance with legal or contractual obligations arising from an existing legal relationship between you and Océano Profundo.

To revoke your consent, send an email to contacto@cursosdebuceo.com.mx clearly indicating the data whose processing you wish to stop and the reasons for your request. We will respond within a maximum of 20 business days.

USE OF COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES

Our website cursosdebuceo.com.mx uses cookies and similar technologies to improve the browsing experience, analyze site traffic and personalize content. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our site.

Types of cookies we use:

• Strictly necessary cookies: Essential for the basic functioning of the site (sessions, language preferences). These cannot be disabled.
• Analytical cookies: Allow us to understand how visitors interact with the site (pages visited, time spent). We use tools such as Google Analytics.
• Preference cookies: Remember your language preferences and settings to improve your experience.

You can configure your browser to reject cookies or to notify you when they are sent. However, some site features may not be available if you disable cookies.

By continuing to browse our site without modifying your browser settings, you accept the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

Océano Profundo reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our information practices, applicable law, or the services we offer.

Any changes will be notified through:

• Publication of the updated version on this page, with the date of last update
• Email communication to registered users when changes are substantial

We recommend reviewing this page periodically. Continued use of our services after changes are published constitutes your acceptance of them.

CONTACT

For any questions, comments or requests related to this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, you may contact us through any of the following means:

This Privacy Policy has been prepared in accordance with the Federal Law on Protection of Personal Data Held by Private Parties (LFPDPPP) of Mexico and its Regulations, published in the Official Federal Gazette (Diario Oficial de la Federación).

If you are located outside of Mexico, please note that by using our services you consent to the transfer and processing of your personal data in Mexico in accordance with Mexican law.