Reason for this Privacy Policy

Privacy Overview

This document serves as our Privacy Policy. It outlines the types of personal information we collect from our website users, the purpose for collecting such information, and how we safeguard your data while providing personalized services.

- 1 - Information We Collect Based on Your Activity

The ways in which we collect, process, and secure information vary depending on the nature of the Services we offer, the type of data, and legal and regulatory requirements.

We and our third party service providers collect personal information about you from a variety of sources, including from you directly (e.g., when you fill out forms available on our websites to provide contact information or other personal information as part of a request for information, when you sign up for a newsletter, or when you register an account with us to access our Services), data we generate about you in the course of our relationship with you (e.g., data collected from cookies and other similar technologies as described below), and data we collect about you from other sources, including commercially available sources, such as public databases (where permitted by law).

The categories of personal data that we may collect directly from you include the following:

  • Personal details (e.g. name, date of birth);
  • Contact details (e.g. phone number, email address, postal address or mobile number for yourself, your parents or guardians, and/or other emergency contacts);
  • Account details (e.g. username and password);
  • Transaction details (e.g. when you make purchases or respond to offers);
  • Communications (e.g. when you participate in message boards or forums, participate in polls or surveys, or contact us with a question, comment or request);

Personal data generated by us

In addition, we may generate the following categories of personal data about you in the context of your use of the Services:

  • Records of our interactions with you; and
  • Internal notes, including notes about your inquiry into our programs and services.
  • Data that we generate about you as a result of your use of the Services (e.g. our understanding of your interests as a result of your use of the Services and whether you are a regular or occasional user of the Services).

Personal data we obtain from other sources:

  • Personal details (e.g. name, date of birth);
  • Contact details (e.g. phone number, email address, postal address or mobile number);
  • Details about advertising preferences (e.g. products purchased or interaction with advertisements online);

When collecting sensitive personal data, we will ask for your consent unless there is another legal basis for collecting the information.

- 2 - Your Data: Usage and Access

The information you provide to us will be used to (i) set up your account (if applicable); (ii) if you elect to receive information from us, provide you with such information; (iii) improve the Online Platforms; (iv) respond to your inquiries; and/or (v) fulfill any other purpose for which you provided it.

We will not use the information you provide for any purposes other than as described in this privacy statement or explained to you at the point at which the information was collected.

- 3 - Third-party Information Sharing

Content on our site may include embedded content from other sites, which behaves in the same manner as if you visited the other site. Be aware that these sites may collect data about you and use tracking technology.

- 4 - Data Security Policy

Ongoing Security Enhancements

Our organization continuously works to secure the confidential information collected online. We utilize advanced tools to prevent unauthorized access, viruses, and other security threats, and regularly update our security protocols and measures to adapt to new challenges.

- 5 - Website Links to Other Sources

Occasionally, and at our discretion, we may feature or include third-party products or services on our website or link to external sites operated by third parties. These third-party sites operate under their own privacy policies, separate from ours. We hold no responsibility or liability for the content, activities, or privacy practices of these linked websites. Nevertheless, we are committed to protecting the integrity of our website and value feedback regarding these third-party sites. We encourage users to note the disclaimer that follows such links: "You are being redirected to a website outside of our organization. We are not responsible for any aspect of the external website.”

- 6 - Updates to the Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices and services. The most recent version will be posted on our website with the effective date.

- 7 - Global Legal Practices for Data Protection

You can object to our processing of your personal data anytime, particularly if it impacts your individual rights. Upon your objection, we will cease processing your data unless there are overriding legitimate reasons for continuation or if it is necessary for legal proceedings.