Privacy & Cookie Policy
- Introduction
CENTRE EIGHT EDUCATION AND RESEARCH ORGANISATION LTD (“we,””our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our website users (“you” or “your”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). - Important Terms & Definitions
Under this Policy the following terms shall have the following meanings:- Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
- Processing: Any operation or set of operations performed on personal data, whether automated or not.
- Data Controller: The entity that determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.
- Data Processor: The entity that processes personal data on behalf of the Data Controller.
- Data Controller Information
CENTRE EIGHT EDUCATION AND RESEARCH ORGANISATION LTD as a professional education organization offering high quality courses act as the Data Controller for the personal data collected via our website, on-line courses, self-paced courses, and in your engagement with us for the purposes of providing you our educational services.For questions or concerns about how your data is managed, you can contact us at info@centre8education.com.
- Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:- Personal Identification Information: Name, date of birth, job title, profession.
- Contact Information: Email addresses, telephone numbers, postal addresses.
- Demographic Information: Preferences, interests, and other information relevant to customer surveys and/or offers.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, and information about your visit, including URL clickstream, page response times, and download errors.
- Financial Information: Credit/debit card details for processing payments.
- Use of Data
Your personal data may be used for the following purposes:- To provide and manage our services.
- To personalize your experience on our website.
- To process transactions and send periodic emails regarding your order or other products and services.
- To improve our website and services based on the information and feedback we receive from you.
- To comply with legal obligations.
- Data Storage and Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. - Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal data to outside parties without your consent, except for trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, provided that those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also release your information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others’ rights, property, or safety. - Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer’s hard drive through your web browser (if you allow) that enables the site’s or service provider’s systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, this may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.- What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other devices when you visit a website. Cookies enable the website to recognize your device, store your preferences, and enhance your browsing experience.
- Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our website:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They allow you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. These cookies do not require your consent.
- Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and whether users encounter errors. This information helps us improve the website’s functionality.
- Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable the website to remember choices you make, such as your course preferences, and provide enhanced features.
- Targeting or Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They also limit the number of times you see an ad and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
- Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party cookies to provide analytics, enhance website functionality, and deliver targeted advertisements. These third parties may include service providers like Google Analytics or social media platforms.
For example, we use Google Analytics to track website usage. Google’s privacy policy is available at Google Privacy Policy.
Managing Cookies
Consent Management
- A cookie banner allows you to accept or customize cookies on your first visit.
- Adjust preferences anytime via our Cookie Preferences tool.
Browser Settings
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- Disable or delete cookies through browser settings.
- Note: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Please note that disabling cookies may impact the functionality of our website.
- Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such websites. We encourage users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of any other site that collects personally identifiable information. - Children’s Data
Our website and services are not directed at children under the age of 16 and are intended for individuals who are of legal age to provide their personal data. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child’s personal data have been provided to us without your consent, please contact us immediately at info@centre8education.com. Upon verification, we will take prompt action to delete the child’s data from our records. - Job Applicants
During our recruitment process, we collect personal data such as your name, contact details, CV or resume, education, work experience, certifications, and references. Additional information may also be gathered during interviews or assessments. This data is used to evaluate your application, assess your suitability for the role, and communicate with you throughout the process. The legal basis for processing your data is our legitimate interest in assessing candidates for employment opportunities. If your application is unsuccessful, we will retain your data for up to 6 months, unless you provide explicit consent to retain it for a longer period. If you are hired, your data will become part of your employment record. You may request the deletion or correction of your data at any time during or after the recruitment process, except where legal obligations require its retention. - Newsletter Subsribers
We use Kit as our marketing platform. By subscribing to our newsletter, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to Kit for processing. Kit uses this information to send periodic newsletters containing updates, educational content, and promotional offers about our services. Additionally, Kit may analyze engagement metrics, such as open rates and click-through rates, and provide reports to us to help improve our communication. The legal basis for processing your data is your explicit consent, given when you subscribe. You may withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link included in every email. For more details, please review Kit’s privacy practices and GDPR compliance. - Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:- Access your personal data.
You have the right to request and receive a copy of your personal data undergoing processing. However, for any further copies requested, we may charge you a reasonable fee that is based on administrative costs.
- Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
In the event where we identify or are notified that we hold inaccurate or incomplete data, during our term as your Data Controller, we will proceed with rectification of disputed data and you have the right to request and obtain from us without undue delay the rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning you.
- Erase your personal data, subject to certain conditions.
You have the right to ask for the erasure of your personal data and that they are no longer processed where the personal data are no longer necessary in relation to the purposes for which they are controlled or otherwise processed. You acknowledge that the erasure of personal data may limit or restrict the provision of certain services such as accessing our certification of attendance record as it will no longer be available. We may object to such a request or maintain part of your personal data that are required in order for us to comply with our legal obligations.
- Restrict the processing of your data.
You have the right to request and restrict processing of your data where their accuracy is contested by you, the processing is unlawful and there is pending verification as to whether we have legitimate grounds to process your data. We may object to such a request where the processing of your data is required in order for us to comply with our legal obligations.
- Object to the processing of your data.
You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data. However, if we lawfully processes such data under Article 6(1) (c), we will still have the right to process the data.
- Data portability.
You have the right to request and receive the personal data concerning you, which you have provided to us, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format and you have the right to transmit those data to another controller without hindrance from us.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@centre8education.com.
- Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. - Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@centre8education.com.