Information We Collect

When you engage with our corporate finance education programs, we collect several types of information to provide you with the best learning experience possible. This includes personal details you provide during registration, technical information from your device interactions, and educational progress data.

We also collect information when you communicate with our support team, participate in webinars, or engage with our educational content. This helps us understand your learning needs and improve our programs.

How We Use Your Information

Your information serves multiple purposes in delivering our corporate finance education services. We use it to personalise your learning experience, communicate important updates, and continuously improve our programs.

• Provide access to course materials and educational resources
• Track your learning progress and issue completion certificates
• Send course updates, announcements, and educational newsletters
• Offer technical support and respond to your inquiries
• Analyse learning patterns to improve course content and delivery
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements in the education sector
• Facilitate networking opportunities with other finance professionals

Data Storage and Security

Protecting your information is a top priority. We employ multiple layers of security to safeguard your data, from encryption during transmission to secure storage in Australian-based servers.

Our security measures include industry-standard encryption, regular security audits, secure backup systems, and restricted access controls. All staff members who handle personal information receive privacy training and sign confidentiality agreements.

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Course completion records are maintained for seven years to support professional development verification. Marketing preferences are stored until you opt out or request deletion.

In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will notify affected individuals within 72 hours and report to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner as required by the Privacy Act 1988.

Your Privacy Rights Under Australian Law

Under the Australian Privacy Principles, you have several important rights regarding your personal information. These rights ensure you maintain control over how your data is collected, used, and stored.

• Access your personal information and request a copy of data we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information in your profile or records
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements
• Opt out of marketing communications while maintaining access to essential course updates
• Request information about how your data is used and who has access to it
• Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
• Withdraw consent for data processing where consent is the legal basis

To exercise these rights, contact our Privacy Officer at the details provided below. We aim to respond to all privacy requests within 30 days and provide clear explanations of any limitations or requirements.

Cookies and Tracking Technology

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather insights about how our educational platform is used. These technologies help us remember your preferences, track course progress, and provide personalised content recommendations.

Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. These include login session cookies, course progress tracking, and security features. Analytics cookies help us understand user behaviour and improve our educational content delivery.

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, though disabling certain cookies may impact website functionality. We use Google Analytics with IP anonymisation enabled and have data processing agreements with all third-party service providers.

Third-Party Services and Disclosures

We work with carefully selected third-party providers to deliver our corporate finance education services effectively. These partnerships enable us to offer comprehensive learning management systems, secure payment processing, and robust technical support.

Our service providers include cloud hosting platforms, payment processors, email communication services, and educational content delivery networks. All third parties are bound by strict data protection agreements and can only use your information for specified purposes related to our services.

We may disclose personal information when required by law, to protect our rights and property, or in response to valid legal processes. Any such disclosures will be limited to the minimum information necessary and documented for accountability.

Marketing Communications and Consent

We communicate with you about our corporate finance education programs through various channels, including email newsletters, course announcements, and program updates. Your communication preferences are always respected and can be modified at any time.

Marketing communications are sent only with your explicit consent or where we have a legitimate interest in keeping you informed about relevant educational opportunities. You can unsubscribe from marketing emails using the link provided in each message or by contacting us directly.

Essential communications about your enrolled courses, account security, and service changes will continue even if you opt out of marketing messages, as these are necessary for service delivery.

Children's Privacy Protection

Our corporate finance education programs are designed for working professionals and are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without appropriate parental consent.

If we become aware that personal information from someone under 18 has been collected without proper consent, we will delete this information promptly and implement additional safeguards to prevent future occurrences.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

This privacy policy is reviewed regularly to ensure it remains current with our practices and Australian privacy laws. Material changes will be communicated through email notifications to registered users and prominent notices on our website.

Minor updates, such as clarifications or contact information changes, may be made without prior notice. The effective date at the top of this policy indicates when the last revision occurred. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how your information is protected.

Continued use of our services after policy updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. If you disagree with any changes, please contact us to discuss your concerns or request account deletion.