Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
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Last Updated: July 1, 2025
1. Information We Collect
1. Information We Collect
Personal InformationWe collect information you provide directly to us, including:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
- Academic Information: University/institution, field of study, academic level, graduation date
- Program Information: Program interests, career goals, ESG experience level
- Application Data: Transcripts, essays, recommendations, and other application materials
- Payment Information: Billing address and payment method details (processed securely by third-party providers)
- Communication Records: Messages, emails, and other communications with us
- Educational institutions and academic partners
- Professional references and recommenders
- Marketing and analytics partners
2. How We Use Your Information
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:Educational Services
- Processing applications and enrollment
- Delivering course content and educational materials
- Tracking academic progress and issuing certifications
- Providing student support and academic advising
- Facilitating peer collaboration and networking
- Sending program updates and announcements
- Responding to inquiries and providing customer support
- Delivering newsletters and educational content
- Notifying you about new programs and opportunities
- Analyzing website usage and improving user experience
- Conducting research to enhance our programs
- Measuring program effectiveness and student outcomes
- Developing new courses and features
- Complying with legal obligations and regulations
- Protecting our rights and preventing fraud
- Enforcing our terms of service
- Maintaining accurate records
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:Service ProvidersWe share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:
- Learning management system operations
- Payment processing and billing
- Email delivery and communication services
- Analytics and website optimization
- Customer support and technical assistance
- Partner universities and educational institutions
- Industry partners for internship and job placement
- Accreditation bodies and educational authorities
- Guest instructors and subject matter experts
- Comply with legal processes and government requests
- Protect our rights, property, or safety
- Protect the rights and safety of our students and staff
- Investigate and prevent fraud or security issues
4. Data Security
4. Data Security
We implement robust security measures to protect your information on our platform, which is hosted on Google’s secure infrastructure.Technical Safeguards
- Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit via HTTPS.
- Access Controls: We use secure Google authentication and manage permissions carefully.
- Regular Updates: Security updates are automatically applied by Google services.
- Staff Training: Team members handling information are trained in privacy and data protection.
- Incident Response: We have procedures in place to respond to any data-related issues.
- Our data is hosted in Google-managed secure data centers with strict access control.
5. Your Rights and Choices
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have several rights regarding your personal information:Access and Portability
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Explanation: Understand how we use your information and our legal basis
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Updates: Update your contact and academic information through your student portal
- Verification: We may require verification before making changes
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
- Restriction: Request limitation of processing in certain circumstances
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Unsubscribe: Opt out of marketing communications at any time
- Essential Communications: Some communications are necessary for program participation
6. Cookies
6. Cookies
Our website is hosted on Google Sites, which may use necessary cookies for basic functionality and performance. We do not use any marketing or third-party tracking cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
7. Third-Party Services
7. Third-Party Services
Currently, this website does not use or integrate any third-party services or providers. As a result, no external parties collect or process your information through this site, and all data is managed solely within our platform.
8. Data Retention
8. Data Retention
We retain your information for different periods based on the type of data and purpose: Academic Records
- Student Records: Maintained permanently for transcript and certification purposes
- Course Materials: Retained for the duration of your enrollment plus 7 years
- Assessment Data: Kept for academic integrity and accreditation requirements
- Email Communications: Retained for 3 years after last contact
- Marketing Data: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
- Payment Records: Kept for 7 years for tax and audit purposes
9. International Data Transfers
9. International Data Transfers
We may transfer your information internationally as part of our global education services:
- Adequacy Decisions: Transfers to countries with adequate privacy protections.
- Standard Contractual Clauses: We may use recognized legal frameworks, including Standard Contractual Clauses, to help ensure the protection of your data when transferring it internationally.
- Certification Programs: Partners certified under recognized privacy frameworks may be engaged.
- Binding Corporate Rules: Internal policies for multinational organizations may apply.
10. Changes to This Policy
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect:
- Changes in our practices or services
- Legal or regulatory requirements
- Technological developments
- Industry best practices
- Post and prominently display the updated policy on our website
- Update the "Last Updated" date
- Send email notifications for significant changes
11. Contact Information
11. Contact Information
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