PRIVACY POLICY

• Direct Collection: We collect information directly from you when you:
  • Enroll and participate in online or in-person courses.
  • Purchase a product or service (e.g., Verified Certificates).
  • Send email messages to PAICTA ISTIA.
• Indirect Collection: We also collect usage information about your visit to the PAICTA ISTIA Site through cookies and tracking technologies. This may include information about your device, browser, and usage patterns.

• We use your information to:
  • Operate and improve the PAICTA ISTIA Site and services.
  • Provide and enhance our products and services.
  • Ensure the security and performance of our site.
  • Communicate with you regarding course updates, offers, and other relevant information.
  • Track and analyze PAICTA ISTIA Site usage against our goals and mission.
  • Comply with legal obligations and rights.

• We may share your information with:
  • Service providers, contractors, and third parties that help us deliver our services.
  • Other learners in courses you participate in to facilitate an interactive learning environment.
  • Employers, government programs, institutions, or other entities sponsoring your enrollment.
  • Affiliates or successors in the event of a merger, acquisition, or reorganization.

We retain your personal information as long as necessary to provide you with services and to comply with legal obligations. We store information on secure servers and may transfer, process, and store your information in other countries. We have implemented an information security program to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your information.

We use cookies and other tracking technologies to understand your use of our site and to enhance your experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings and opt-out of certain third-party tracking and advertising.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our site. By continuing to use our site after changes are made, you accept the updated policy.

If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, or if you wish to access or update your personal information, please contact us at istia@istia.africa.