Effective Date: 20th October 2024
At BIM Scholar, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website to enroll in our online courses.
Information We Collect
We collect the following information when you interact with our website:
- Personal Information: Your name, email address, phone number, and payment details when you register for a course.
- Course Data: Your course progress and grades, which are stored during the course and may be displayed on a certification verification link (if you permit).
- Reviews and Surveys: Feedback, reviews, and experience surveys collected to help improve and upgrade our courses. Reviews will be made public, along with your name, and if you secure a job in the BIM industry, the name of the company may also be included in your review.
- Automatically Collected Information: Information related to your device, browser, and browsing behavior using tools like Google Analytics.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Course Enrollment and Management: To register you for courses, maintain your records, and track your progress.
- Certification: Upon course completion, we will provide a certificate and a link for third parties to verify its authenticity. This link will disclose your name and, if you consent, your course grades.
- Payment Processing: To facilitate the payment of course fees.
- Course Improvement: Feedback from reviews and surveys will be used to enhance the quality and content of our courses.
- Public Reviews: Course reviews provided by you may be made public along with your name. If you secure employment in the BIM industry, the name of the company may also be displayed alongside your review (with your consent).
- Communication: To send updates, course materials, and respond to your inquiries.
- Analytics and Website Improvement: To monitor traffic and improve user experience on our website using Google Analytics.
How We Share Your Information
We do not share or sell your personal information with third parties, except as necessary to:
- Provide Services: For payment processing and delivery of course-related services.
- Compliance: As required by law, to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.
Data Retention
Your personal data will be retained only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. Once the course is completed, we will retain records for certification purposes and any legal obligations, after which data will be securely deleted. Feedback and reviews will be stored for continuous improvement of our services.
Your Rights
- Access and Update Information: You have the right to access, update, or correct your personal information at any time by contacting us.
- Opt-Out: You may opt out of having your grades displayed in the certificate verification link by adjusting your preferences in your account settings or contacting us directly.
- Data Deletion: You can request the deletion of your data after course completion, except for information required for legal or certification purposes.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our site and for analytical purposes (via Google Analytics). You can manage cookie settings in your browser.
Security
We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration.
Third-Party Services
We use third-party services such as Google Analytics to monitor website traffic and improve user experience. These services may collect data about your browsing behavior. Please refer to Google Analytics’ privacy policy for further details.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at: Email: bimscholar@monkarch.info