Privacy policy

At Guardmaster Institute of Corporate Security Management, Canada, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or enroll in our programs.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:
  • Personal details (e.g., name, email address, phone number)
  • Professional and academic background
  • Payment and billing information
  • IP address and browser data for website analytics
  • Course progress and learning activity (via our LMS)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:
  • Register you for courses and deliver educational services
  • Issue certificates and maintain training records
  • Process payments and manage accounts
  • Communicate with you about your program and updates
  • Improve our website and learning platform
  • Comply with legal and accreditation requirements

3. Legal Basis for Processing (for EU/UK Users)

If you are located in the EU/UK, we process your personal data based on:
  • Your consent
  • Performance of a contract (e.g., course registration)
  • Our legal obligations
  • Our legitimate interests in delivering and improving our services

4. Data Sharing and Storage

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:
  • Trusted service providers (e.g., LMS hosts, payment processors)
  • Accrediting bodies or certification partners (e.g., IFPO, ChLPS)
    All third-party providers are bound by data protection obligations.
Your data is securely stored on servers in Canada and/or other jurisdictions that meet appropriate security and privacy standards.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data
  • Withdraw consent at any time

6. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and gather analytics data. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to provide our services and meet legal or institutional recordkeeping obligations.

8. Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

9. International Learners

As an international training provider, we comply with applicable data protection laws globally, including PIPEDA, GDPR, and other relevant standards. By using our services, you consent to the transfer and processing of your data in Canada and other applicable jurisdictions.

10. Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:
📧 info@guardmasterinstitute.ca
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