1. Introduction
At IISTP, we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our users'
personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how
we use it, and the steps we take to ensure that your data remains secure. We respect your
right to privacy and aim to provide a safe and informative learning environment. By using
our website and services, you consent to the collection and use of your personal data in
accordance with this policy. We do not share or sell your information to third parties
without your consent, except as required by law. Our goal is to provide a transparent and
user-friendly experience while safeguarding your personal data. Please review this policy
regularly to stay informed about any updates or changes.
1.1 Privacy Principles
- No Ads Using Your Data : We do not use your personal data to display
advertisements or for any advertising purposes. Your learning experience remains free
from intrusive ads.
- Data Minimization : We only collect and store the necessary data to offer you a
secure, personalized, and enriching educational experience. We strive to keep the data
we collect to a minimum.
- Your Privacy Matters : Protecting your privacy is fundamental to us. We are
committed to safeguarding your personal information and ensuring that it is handled
securely and responsibly, in line with our commitment to providing a safe learning
environment.
1.2 Terms of Service
This Privacy Policy is an integral part of our Terms of Service. We encourage
you to review both the Privacy Policy and the Terms of Service to understand how we protect
your information and the terms governing your use of our educational services.
2. Data Collection
We collect the following types of information to enhance your learning experience:
- Personal Identification Information: Information such as your name,
email address, and contact details to create your account and communicate with you about
course updates and notifications.
- Usage Data: Data regarding how you interact with our website and
learning materials, such as IP address, browser type, device details, and page visits.
This helps us improve the website's functionality and user experience.
- Cookies: We use cookies to personalize your learning experience,
remember your preferences, and collect anonymous data for analytics to enhance website
performance.
3. Data Usage
Your personal data is used to deliver a personalized and effective educational experience. We
use your information for the following purposes:
- To Provide and Improve Educational Services: Your data helps us deliver
the courses, resources, and features you need. We continuously analyze and improve our
platform to enhance your learning journey.
- To Personalize Your Learning Experience: We use your data to tailor
course recommendations, content, and resources to your individual needs and interests,
ensuring a more engaging and relevant experience.
- To Communicate Important Information: We may use your contact
information to send you updates on new courses, upcoming events, account notifications,
and other service-related communications to keep you informed and engaged.
- To Provide Customer Support: Your data helps us assist you with
technical issues, answer your questions, and offer guidance throughout your learning
experience.
4. Data Protection
We prioritize the security and protection of your personal data. As part of our commitment to
maintaining a safe and secure learning environment, we implement industry-standard security
measures to safeguard your information from unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or
destruction. Our platform uses encryption and secure communication protocols to protect
sensitive data, such as your personal and payment information.
In addition to technical security measures, we regularly review our data protection practices
and update them to address emerging security risks. Access to your personal data is
restricted to authorized personnel only, and we take steps to ensure that any third-party
partners who handle your data comply with strict privacy standards.
Your trust is important to us, and we continuously strive to maintain the highest level of
security to protect your personal information while you engage with our educational
resources and services.
5. User Rights
As a user of our educational platform, you have the following rights regarding your personal
data:
- The Right to Access Your Data: You have the right to request a copy of
the personal data we hold about you. This allows you to review the information we have
stored and ensure it is accurate.
- The Right to Correct Inaccurate or Incomplete Data: If you find that
any of the personal information we hold is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right
to request that we update or correct it.
- The Right to Request Deletion of Your Data: You have the right to
request the deletion of your personal data, especially if it is no longer necessary for
the purposes for which it was collected or if you withdraw your consent to our data
processing.
- The Right to Withdraw Consent: If you have provided consent for certain
types of data processing, you can withdraw it at any time. This may include opting out
of promotional emails or specific data processing activities.
- The Right to Data Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a
commonly used, machine-readable format to transfer it to another service if you choose
to do so.
To exercise any of these rights or if you have any questions regarding your personal data,
please feel free to contact us at any time. We are here to ensure your rights are respected
and your data is handled with care.
6. Third-Party Disclosure
We value your privacy and do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties.
However, we may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist
us in operating our website, delivering educational services, or improving your learning
experience. These third parties are required to maintain the confidentiality of your data
and are not permitted to use your personal information for purposes other than providing the
agreed-upon services.
For example, we may share information with third-party providers for:
- Course Delivery: To provide online courses, quizzes, and
certifications, we may use third-party platforms that host and manage the learning
materials.
- Payment Processing: To process any payments made for courses or
services, we may use secure payment processors who are responsible for handling payment
information.
- Customer Support: To assist with any technical or account-related
issues, we may work with customer support providers who help manage support requests.
We ensure that any third-party partners we engage with comply with strict privacy and
security standards to protect your personal data. If required by law or in response to legal
processes, we may also disclose your data to authorities or regulatory bodies.
7. Cookies Policy
To provide you with a better and more personalized browsing experience, we use cookies on our
website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that allow us to remember your
preferences and improve the functionality of our services. By using our website, you consent
to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to
function properly. They allow you to access secure areas and use features such as course
navigation and login.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies help us analyze how users interact
with our website, allowing us to improve performance and enhance the user experience,
such as tracking page visits and course engagement.
- Functional Cookies: These cookies enable us to remember your
preferences, such as language settings and user preferences, for a more personalized
experience on our platform.
- Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us gather data on how visitors
use our site, so we can improve our content and services, ensuring the platform meets
your educational needs.
You have the option to control or disable cookies through your browser settings, though this
may affect certain features of our website. For more information on managing cookies, please
refer to our Cookie Settings page or consult your browser’s help section.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, services,
or legal requirements. When updates are made, the revised policy will be posted on this
page, and the date of the most recent update will be indicated at the top of the page. We
encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we are protecting
your data. Your continued use of our website and services after any changes to the policy
constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
