Privacy Policy

 

Effective Date: October 1, 2024

 

Cornerstone Digital Education (referred to as “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website, services, or content (collectively referred to as the “Platform”). By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

 

We collect personal and non-personal information to provide and improve our services.

 

a. Personal Information

When you use our Platform, we may collect the following personal information:

 

-Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.

-Account Information: Username, password, and other registration details.

-Payment Information: Credit card or other payment details required for transactions.

-Educational Data: Course progress, assignments, grades, and certifications.

 

b. Non-Personal Information

We collect non-identifiable information, including:

 

-Browser type and version.

-Device information (e.g., operating system).

-IP address and geolocation data.

-Usage data (e.g., pages viewed, time spent on the Platform).

 

We use your information for the following purposes:

 

-To provide, operate, and improve our Platform and services.

-To process transactions and provide customer support.

-To communicate updates, promotional offers, and new services (with your consent).

-To analyze usage trends and improve user experience.

-To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

 

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

 

a. Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in providing services, including:

 

-Payment processors.

-Hosting and IT service providers.

-Analytics providers.

 

b. Legal Obligations

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or regulatory authorities.

 

c. Business Transfers

If we merge, sell, or transfer assets, your information may be transferred to the successor organization.

 

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our Platform. Cookies help us:

 

-Recognize your preferences and settings.

-Analyze traffic and usage patterns.

 

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit certain features of the Platform.

 

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or to comply with legal obligations. When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize your data.

 

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is entirely secure. You use the Platform at your own risk.

 

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

 

-Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.

-Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

-Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information.

-Data Portability: Request transfer of your personal information to another organization.

-Withdrawal of Consent: Opt-out of certain uses of your data (e.g., marketing communications).

 

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@cornerstoneedu.ca.

 

Our Platform is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If we become aware of such data collection, we will promptly delete it.

 

If you access the Platform from outside Canada, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in Canada, where data protection laws may differ from your jurisdiction.

 

Our Platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.

 

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our Platform and updating the “Effective Date.”

 

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

 

Email: info@cornerstoneedu.ca

Phone: +1 (778) 903-1150