Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://continuing-education.pobb.net! We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our users, ensuring that your privacy is protected at all times. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, utilize, and safeguard the personal information of individuals who interact with our website, applications, services, and products. Our practices adhere to various international data protection regulations, including but not limited to:

  • Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
  • Quebec Law 25 on the protection of personal data in electronic documents
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) from the European Union
  • Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD) in Brazil
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRAA) in the United States
  • Colorado Privacy Act (CPA)
  • Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA)
  • Connecticut Total Data Protection Act (CTDPA)
  • Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
  • South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

Scope

This policy covers all aspects of our online presence, including:

  1. Our official website at https://continuing-education.pobb.net.
  2. Any applications or services accessed through our platform.
  3. Interactions on our websites linked to this Privacy Policy.
  4. Communications initiated by us, such as newsletters, emails, telephone calls, and text messages (SMS).

Please note that this policy does not extend to third-party platforms, apps, products, or services accessible via links on our site. These entities have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before providing any personal data.

Processing Activities

This Privacy Policy outlines the types of data we collect and how we process it when:

  1. You use our applications or services as an authorized user.
  2. You visit our websites associated with this policy.
  3. You engage with us through communications, including newsletters, emails, calls, or texts/SMS.

Personal Data Collection

We collect several types of personal information to enhance your experience and improve our services:

  • Account Information: This includes details such as your user name, registration ID, and password (hashed and salted for security).
  • Payment Information: We process data related to payment methods, including cardholder names, card numbers, expiration dates, and CVV codes.
  • Financial Information: We may store financial records to facilitate transactions and manage our accounting processes.
  • Purchase Information: Details about your purchases, such as products or services acquired through our platform.
  • Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique device IDs, IP addresses, and mobile network information for analytics and localization.
  • Location Data: We may collect data about your location to provide personalized content and services.
  • Feedback and Reviews: Your comments, ratings, and reviews help us improve.
  • Social Media Information: If you connect our platform with your social media accounts, we may access your public profile information.
  • Product Information: Data related to the products or services you show interest in or purchase from us.

We gather this data through various means, including user input forms, account settings, transactions, browser cookies, and server logs. Additionally, third-party service providers may share personal data with us for specific purposes, respecting their privacy policies.

Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our platform:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential for navigating our site, ensuring functionality, and providing security.
  • Preference Cookies: Used to remember user preferences and settings.
  • Analytics Cookies: Track website usage, gather analytics, and improve our services.

Users can exercise control over non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager, allowing you to customize your cookie preferences.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes it was collected for, plus a reasonable period thereafter, as required by law. Once the data is no longer needed or has served its purpose, we delete or anonymize it securely to ensure confidentiality.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Rectification: If your data is inaccurate or incomplete, you can ask for corrections.
  • Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): In certain circumstances, you can request the deletion of your data.
  • Restriction: You may limit our processing of your data under specific conditions.
  • Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured format.
  • Objection: You can object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.
  • Non-Discrimination: You are protected from unfair treatment due to exercising your data privacy rights.

To exercise these rights or for any data-related inquiries, please contact our Privacy Team at your earliest convenience.

Changes to Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any modifications will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal information.

Contact Information

For any privacy-related matters, including inquiries, unsubscribe requests, or data access/correction queries, please reach out to us via:

Email: [email protected]
Address: [Provide Privacy Team’s physical address]