Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 18/06/2023
- Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the personal information of users (“Students” or “You”) and lecturers (“Lecturers” or “Instructors”) who access and use our website (the “Website”) to enroll in and participate in online courses (“Courses”) provided by the eLearning Powerhouse (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. By accessing or using our Website and participating in our Courses, you consent to the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.
- Information We Collect
a. Personal Information: We may collect personal information, such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and payment information when you register for an account, enroll in a Course, or interact with our Website.
b. Course-related Information: For Students, we may collect information related to your Course participation, progress, grades, assignments, and course-related communication. For Lecturers, we may collect information such as your qualifications, teaching experience, and other information necessary for evaluating and selecting Instructors.
c. Technical Information: We may automatically collect certain technical information when you access our Website, such as your IP address, device information, browser type, and operating system.
d. Cookies and Similar Technologies: We may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior on our Website. This information helps us personalize and improve your experience on our Website.
- Use of Information
a. Providing Services: We use the collected information to provide and improve our Courses, communicate with you, and respond to your inquiries.
b. Personalization: We may use the collected information to personalize your experience on our Website, recommend Courses, and provide relevant content.
c. Course Management: For Lecturers, we may use the collected information to evaluate your qualifications, assign courses, manage course materials, and communicate with you regarding course-related matters.
d. Analytics and Research: We may use the collected information for analytics, research, and statistical purposes to understand and improve our Courses, Website, and user experience.
e. Marketing: With your consent, we may use your contact information to send you promotional materials and updates about our Courses and services. You can opt out of receiving such communications at any time.
f. Legal Compliance: We may use and disclose your information as required by applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.
- Data Sharing and Disclosure
a. Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers to assist us in operating our Website, delivering Courses, processing payments, or performing other business functions. These service providers may have access to your personal information but are only authorized to use it as necessary to provide services to us.
b. Affiliates and Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity or its affiliates. We will notify you of any such change and provide you with an opportunity to opt out if your personal information will be used contrary to this Privacy Policy.
c. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect and defend our rights or the rights of others.
- Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
- Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Policy applies only to our Website, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third parties before providing any personal information.
- Children’s Privacy
Our Website and Courses are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
- Lecturer Information
a. Collection and Use: We collect and use Lecturer information to evaluate qualifications, assign courses, manage course materials, and communicate with Lecturers regarding course-related matters.
b. Publicly Displayed Information: Instructors’ names, qualifications, and profiles may be publicly displayed on our Website for the purpose of promoting and providing information about the Courses.
c. Privacy Preferences: Lecturers may have privacy preferences regarding the visibility of their personal information on the Website. We will strive to honor these preferences to the extent technically feasible.
- Updates to the Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Privacy Policy on our Website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about our privacy practices.
- Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at info@thefinancialpowerhouse.org.
Thank you for reading our Privacy Policy.