Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us at the Institute of Project Management Education and Research ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you access and use our website ("Website") and services, including our Project Management courses ("Services"). By using the Website, you agree to the practices described in this policy. Please ensure you read it carefully.

1.0 INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect personal and non-personal information from you in order to provide and improve our Services.

This includes information you provide directly to us such as:

Name
Email address
Phone Number
Billing and payment details
Account credentials (username and password)

This includes information collected automatically when you use the Website:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent on the website
Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 6)

2.0 HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, operate, and maintain the Website and Services.
Process your transactions and send purchase confirmations.
Communicate with you about updates, promotions, and course offerings.
Improve the quality of our Website and Services through analytics.
Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud or misuse.

3.0 SHARING YOUR INFORMATION

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted third parties under the following circumstances:

Service Providers: Payment processors, hosting providers, and analytics tools that assist us in delivering our Services.
Legal Compliance: When required by law or to respond to legal processes.
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or transfer of assets.

All third parties we work with are obligated to handle your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

4.0 DATA RETENTION

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

5.0 YOUR RIGHTS

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: Request corrections to inaccuracies in your personal data.
Deletion: Request the deletion of your information, subject to legal obligations.
Opt-Out: Opt-out of receiving promotional emails by using the "unsubscribe" link included in our communications or by contacting us directly.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@ipmer.org as needed.

6.0 COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Website. These technologies collect non-personal information such as:

Browser preferences
Login sessions
Website performance metrics

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.

7.0 DATA SECURITY

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from any unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure and therefore, we encourage you to take any necessary precautions to protect your information.

8.0 CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our Website and Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take all the necessary steps required to delete it from our end.

9.0 CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Website. Your continued use of the Website signifies your acceptance of the updated policy.

10.0 CONTACT US

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at support@ipmer.org as required.