Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
Last updated: January 2024
Overview
Global Institute of Tech and Business ("GITB," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, enroll in our programs, or interact with our services. This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect the following personal information:
- Name, email address, phone number, and postal address
- Educational background and professional experience
- Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)
- Course preferences and career goals
- Communication preferences and marketing consent
Technical Information
We automatically collect certain technical information:
- IP address, browser type, and operating system
- Website usage data and navigation patterns
- Device information and screen resolution
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- Educational Services: To provide courses, assessments, certifications, and career support
- Communication: To send course updates, important announcements, and respond to inquiries
- Payment Processing: To process tuition payments and manage billing
- Marketing: To send promotional materials about new courses and opportunities (with your consent)
- Website Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Career Services: To connect you with potential employers and job opportunities
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist in providing our services
- Partner Companies: With potential employers for job placement purposes (with your consent)
- Certification Bodies: With organizations like CompTIA, Google, etc., for certification purposes
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
- Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales
We never sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Your Rights Under GDPR
As an EU resident, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization
- Right to Object: Object to processing of your data for marketing purposes
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@gitb.eu or +370 600 12345.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure servers, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Provide personalized content and advertisements
- Improve website functionality and user experience
You can control cookies through your browser settings. For more information, see ourCookie Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Global Institute of Tech and Business
Email: privacy@gitb.eu
Phone: +370 600 12345
Address: Vilnius, Lithuania
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days as required by GDPR.