Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://distance-nursing-education.authority-talk.com (hereafter referred to as “Distance Nursing Education,” “we,” or “the Company”). We are dedicated to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This comprehensive Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, handling, and management of information about our users in compliance with various international privacy laws, including:

  • Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
  • Quebec Law 25 on the protection of personal data
  • The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union (EU)
  • Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (LGPD)
  • California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), California, USA
  • Colorado’s Consumer Protection Act (CPA)
  • Utah’s Consumer Sales and Service Act (UCPA)
  • Connecticut’s ConnectiCUT Data Privacy Act (CTDPA)
  • Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
  • South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

Scope

This policy applies to all aspects of our online presence, including but not limited to:

  1. Our official website at https://distance-nursing-education.authority-talk.com
  2. Any mobile applications or services developed by us and made available to users
  3. All other online platforms, tools, and resources provided by Distance Nursing Education

It’s crucial to emphasize that this policy does not extend to third-party websites, applications, or services accessed through links on our platform. These external entities have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before providing any personal data.

Processing Activities

This Privacy Policy guides our practices when users:

  1. Access and utilize our applications and online services as authorized users.
  2. Visit or navigate through any of our websites linked to this policy.
  3. Engage with us through various communication channels, including emails, calls, or text messages (SMS).

Personal Data Collection

We collect a variety of personal data to enhance your user experience and improve our services. The types of information we gather include:

  1. Account Information: Details related to your registration and account creation, such as usernames, passwords, and contact preferences.
  2. Payment Information: Data required for processing payments, including credit/debit card numbers, expiration dates, and billing addresses.
  3. Financial Information: Transaction history and financial details related to our services or products.
  4. Purchase Information: Records of your purchases, order history, and product preferences.
  5. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers from your mobile device for analytics and improved user experience.
  6. Location Data: Information about your geographic location when you interact with our services (with your consent).
  7. Feedback: Your comments, suggestions, and reviews to help us improve our products and services.
  8. Social Media Information: Publicly available data from social media platforms when users choose to connect their accounts with ours.
  9. Product Information: Details about the products or services you purchase or show interest in.

We collect this data through various methods, including user input forms, account settings, automated tracking technologies (like cookies), and third-party data providers.

Cookies

Distance Nursing Education uses cookies to enhance your online experience and gather analytics on website usage. Cookies are small text files stored on your browser or device that serve different purposes:

  1. Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for navigating our website, ensuring basic functionalities, and remembering user preferences.
  2. Preference Cookies: Used to remember settings and choices you’ve made while using our site.
  3. Analytics Cookies: Track your online behavior to provide insights on how we can improve our services.

Users have the option to control non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager, allowing them to customize their privacy preferences.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, plus an additional period to comply with legal obligations. Once the retention period expires or when the purpose is no longer relevant, we securely delete or anonymize the data.

Security Measures

Implementing robust security measures is paramount to protecting your personal data. We employ:

  1. Encrypted Communication: Using secure connections to safeguard data during transmission.
  2. Secure Third-Party Processing: Engaging trusted third-party service providers who adhere to strict privacy and security standards.

Children’s Privacy

We are committed to protecting the privacy of children under 18 years of age. Our services do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from minors, and we encourage parents or legal guardians to supervise their children’s online activities.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction and local data protection laws, you may have various rights regarding your personal data:

  1. Access: The right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  2. Rectification: The right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  3. Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): The right to request the deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
  4. Restriction: The right to limit the processing of your personal data under specific conditions.
  5. Portability: The right to receive a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
  6. Objection: The right to object to the processing of your personal data for specific purposes.
  7. Non-Discrimination: The right to be free from discrimination when exercising your data protection rights.
  8. Filing Appeals/Complaints: The ability to lodge complaints with relevant supervisory authorities and seek redress.

To exercise these rights, please contact our dedicated privacy team through the channels provided below.

Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effectively communicated on this page, and we encourage users to review it periodically for the latest information.

Contact Information

For any inquiries, unsubscribe requests, or data-related questions, please reach out to us via:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Postal Mail: Distance Nursing Education, [Street Address], [City, State/Province, Zip Code]