Effective Date: 01/01/2025
Introduction CDI (Career Development Institute), referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our,” respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This document outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Australian Privacy Act 1988.
1. Information We Collect We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, location, and payment information when you register, enroll in courses, or contact us.
- Usage Data: Information about how you access and use our site, including IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your user experience and analyze website performance.
2. How We Use Your Information We use the information we collect for purposes such as: – Providing and managing our courses and services – Processing transactions and sending confirmation emails – Improving website functionality and user experience – Sending updates, promotional materials, and service-related notices – Responding to inquiries and offering customer support – Fulfilling our legal obligations under the GDPR and Australian Privacy Act
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR) Under the GDPR, we process your personal data based on: – Your consent – The necessity of processing for the performance of a contract – Compliance with legal obligations – Legitimate interests pursued by us or a third party
4. Sharing Your Information We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with: – Service providers who assist in website operation, payment processing, and analytics – Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights – Overseas recipients in compliance with applicable data protection regulations
5. Data Security We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, in line with GDPR and Australian data protection principles.
6. Your Rights You have the right to: – Access the personal data we hold about you – Request correction or deletion of your personal information – Object to or restrict processing of your data – Data portability (GDPR) – Withdraw consent at any time – Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (EU) or the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
7. Data Retention We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. This includes compliance with retention obligations under the GDPR and Australian Privacy Act.
8. International Data Transfers If we transfer your personal data outside of your country (e.g., to our service providers), we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with GDPR and Australian Privacy Act requirements.
9. Third-Party Links Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites.
10. Children’s Privacy Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised effective date.
12. Contact Us If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:
Email: [Insert Email Address]
Phone: [Insert Phone Number]
Address: [Insert Business Address]
CDI (Career Development Institute) is committed to upholding your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we manage your data in compliance with GDPR and the Australian Privacy Act 1988.