About ScrumConsortium™
The Academic Scrum Consortium Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “we” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our users.
We are a provider of international educational services and are headquartered at:
The Academic Scrum Consortium
20-22 Wenlock Road
London N1 7GU
United Kingdom
Company number #08084953
Our main contact email address is info@scrumconsortium.org
We take the protection of personal data very seriously and have implemented measures to ensure that your personal information is protected and secure.
Data collected
In order to provide our online educational services, we collect certain personal information from our users. This information may include:
- Name: We collect the first and last name of our users for identification and communication purposes.
- Email address: We collect the email address of our users to send them updates on their courses, to send course materials, and to communicate with them regarding their account.
- Billing information: We collect billing information such as credit card details or payment information to process payments for our services.
- Demographic information: We may also collect demographic information such as age, gender, and location to better understand our user base and to provide a more personalized learning experience.
In addition to the personal information mentioned above, we also collect academic information related to our users. This information is used to maintain records of our students, their completed courses, grades, certificates, and other academic achievements. This information is crucial in tracking their progress and ensuring that they receive the recognition they deserve for their hard work and dedication. This information is also used to provide transcripts, certificates, and other documentation as required. All academic information is kept confidential and protected with appropriate security measures.
Please note that we only collect the personal information that is necessary to provide our services. You may choose not to provide certain information, but this may limit the services that we can provide to you.
Purpose of data collection
The personal information and academic information that we collect from our users is used for the following purposes:
- To provide our online educational services: We use the information to provide our users with access to their courses, to deliver course materials, and to grade their work.
- To communicate with our users: We use the information to send our users updates about their courses, to respond to their inquiries, and to keep them informed about their account.
- To process payments: We use billing information to process payments for our services.
- To improve our services: We use demographic information to understand our user base and to make improvements to our services.
- To comply with legal requirements: We may use the information to comply with legal requirements and to protect our rights and interests.
We will not use your personal information for any other purposes without your consent, unless required by law.
Data sharing
We are committed to protecting the privacy of our users and as such, we do not share personal information with third parties, except as necessary to provide our services.
However, we may use third-party service providers to help us provide our services, such as hosting and data storage. In such cases, we only share the personal information that is necessary for the third-party service provider to perform their functions, and we require that they maintain the confidentiality and security of your personal information.
We may also share information with third parties for purposes such as analytics, advertising, and content customization. For these purposes, we may use cookies, which are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. We may also use other tracking technologies, such as pixels and web beacons, to collect information about your use of our services. Information collected through these technologies may be shared with third parties for purposes such as analytics, advertising, and content customization.
Please note that by using our services, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
Data security
We understand the importance of protecting the personal and academic information of our users, and as such, we take the security of your information very seriously. We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of your information.
Some of the measures we take include:
- SSL encryption: We use SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption to protect the transmission of personal information and billing information over the internet.
- Data backups: We regularly backup our data to ensure that it is protected against loss or damage.
- Access controls: We have implemented strict access controls to ensure that only authorized personnel have access to your personal information.
- Regular security reviews: We regularly review our security measures to ensure that they are effective and up-to-date.
- Third-party security: We require our third-party service providers to implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information.
While we take all reasonable measures to protect your information, please note that no security measures are perfect or impenetrable. We cannot guarantee the security of your information, but we will do our best to protect it. If you have any concerns about the security of your information, please contact us.
Transfer of Data Outside the European Union
In some cases, we may transfer your personal information to servers or service providers located outside the European Union, including to countries that do not provide the same level of data protection as the European Union.
When we transfer your personal information outside the European Union, we take steps to ensure that it is protected and transferred in accordance with applicable laws. This may include using standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission or relying on the Privacy Shield Framework for transfers to the United Kingdom, United States, or any other country.
If you would like more information about the safeguards we have in place for transfers of personal information outside the European Union, please contact us.
User rights
As a user of our services, you have the following rights with respect to your personal information:
- Access to your information: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to receive information about how we use it.
- Correction of your information: If you believe that the personal information we hold about you is inaccurate, you have the right to request that we correct it.
- Deletion of your information: In some cases, you have the right to request that we delete your personal information. Please note that there may be legal or regulatory reasons why we need to keep some of your information.
- Objection to processing: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information for certain purposes, such as for direct marketing.
- Portability of your information: In some cases, you have the right to request that we transfer your personal information to another controller.
If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
Please note that we may need to verify your identity before we can grant your request, and we may also need to retain some information for legal or regulatory reasons.
Changes to the Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services or the laws that govern us. If we make any significant changes, we will provide you with a notice through our website or by email, depending on the nature of the change.
It is your responsibility to regularly review this Privacy Policy to stay informed about our collection, use, and sharing of your personal information. By continuing to use our services, you agree to the terms of the updated Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy, please contact us.
Last update: February 13th, 2023
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
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Data security
We understand the importance of protecting the personal and academic information of our users, and as such, we take the security of your information very seriously. We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of your information.
Some of the measures we take include:
- SSL encryption: We use SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption to protect the transmission of personal information and billing information over the internet.
- Data backups: We regularly backup our data to ensure that it is protected against loss or damage.
- Access controls: We have implemented strict access controls to ensure that only authorized personnel have access to your personal information.
- Regular security reviews: We regularly review our security measures to ensure that they are effective and up-to-date.
- Third-party security: We require our third-party service providers to implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information.
While we take all reasonable measures to protect your information, please note that no security measures are perfect or impenetrable. We cannot guarantee the security of your information, but we will do our best to protect it. If you have any concerns about the security of your information, please contact us.
Transfer of Data Outside the European Union
In some cases, we may transfer your personal information to servers or service providers located outside the European Union, including to countries that do not provide the same level of data protection as the European Union.
When we transfer your personal information outside the European Union, we take steps to ensure that it is protected and transferred in accordance with applicable laws. This may include using standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission or relying on the Privacy Shield Framework for transfers to the United Kingdom, United States, or any other country.
If you would like more information about the safeguards we have in place for transfers of personal information outside the European Union, please contact us.
User rights
As a user of our services, you have the following rights with respect to your personal information:
- Access to your information: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to receive information about how we use it.
- Correction of your information: If you believe that the personal information we hold about you is inaccurate, you have the right to request that we correct it.
- Deletion of your information: In some cases, you have the right to request that we delete your personal information. Please note that there may be legal or regulatory reasons why we need to keep some of your information.
- Objection to processing: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information for certain purposes, such as for direct marketing.
- Portability of your information: In some cases, you have the right to request that we transfer your personal information to another controller.
If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
Please note that we may need to verify your identity before we can grant your request, and we may also need to retain some information for legal or regulatory reasons.
Changes to the Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services or the laws that govern us. If we make any significant changes, we will provide you with a notice through our website or by email, depending on the nature of the change.
It is your responsibility to regularly review this Privacy Policy to stay informed about our collection, use, and sharing of your personal information. By continuing to use our services, you agree to the terms of the updated Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy, please contact us.
Last update: February 13th, 2023
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If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
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Data security
We understand the importance of protecting the personal and academic information of our users, and as such, we take the security of your information very seriously. We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of your information.
Some of the measures we take include:
- SSL encryption: We use SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption to protect the transmission of personal information and billing information over the internet.
- Data backups: We regularly backup our data to ensure that it is protected against loss or damage.
- Access controls: We have implemented strict access controls to ensure that only authorized personnel have access to your personal information.
- Regular security reviews: We regularly review our security measures to ensure that they are effective and up-to-date.
- Third-party security: We require our third-party service providers to implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information.
While we take all reasonable measures to protect your information, please note that no security measures are perfect or impenetrable. We cannot guarantee the security of your information, but we will do our best to protect it. If you have any concerns about the security of your information, please contact us.
Transfer of Data Outside the European Union
In some cases, we may transfer your personal information to servers or service providers located outside the European Union, including to countries that do not provide the same level of data protection as the European Union.
When we transfer your personal information outside the European Union, we take steps to ensure that it is protected and transferred in accordance with applicable laws. This may include using standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission or relying on the Privacy Shield Framework for transfers to the United Kingdom, United States, or any other country.
If you would like more information about the safeguards we have in place for transfers of personal information outside the European Union, please contact us.
User rights
As a user of our services, you have the following rights with respect to your personal information:
- Access to your information: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to receive information about how we use it.
- Correction of your information: If you believe that the personal information we hold about you is inaccurate, you have the right to request that we correct it.
- Deletion of your information: In some cases, you have the right to request that we delete your personal information. Please note that there may be legal or regulatory reasons why we need to keep some of your information.
- Objection to processing: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information for certain purposes, such as for direct marketing.
- Portability of your information: In some cases, you have the right to request that we transfer your personal information to another controller.
If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
Please note that we may need to verify your identity before we can grant your request, and we may also need to retain some information for legal or regulatory reasons.
Changes to the Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services or the laws that govern us. If we make any significant changes, we will provide you with a notice through our website or by email, depending on the nature of the change.
It is your responsibility to regularly review this Privacy Policy to stay informed about our collection, use, and sharing of your personal information. By continuing to use our services, you agree to the terms of the updated Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy, please contact us.
Last update: February 13th, 2023
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An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
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Data security
We understand the importance of protecting the personal and academic information of our users, and as such, we take the security of your information very seriously. We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of your information.
Some of the measures we take include:
- SSL encryption: We use SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption to protect the transmission of personal information and billing information over the internet.
- Data backups: We regularly backup our data to ensure that it is protected against loss or damage.
- Access controls: We have implemented strict access controls to ensure that only authorized personnel have access to your personal information.
- Regular security reviews: We regularly review our security measures to ensure that they are effective and up-to-date.
- Third-party security: We require our third-party service providers to implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information.
While we take all reasonable measures to protect your information, please note that no security measures are perfect or impenetrable. We cannot guarantee the security of your information, but we will do our best to protect it. If you have any concerns about the security of your information, please contact us.
Transfer of Data Outside the European Union
In some cases, we may transfer your personal information to servers or service providers located outside the European Union, including to countries that do not provide the same level of data protection as the European Union.
When we transfer your personal information outside the European Union, we take steps to ensure that it is protected and transferred in accordance with applicable laws. This may include using standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission or relying on the Privacy Shield Framework for transfers to the United Kingdom, United States, or any other country.
If you would like more information about the safeguards we have in place for transfers of personal information outside the European Union, please contact us.
User rights
As a user of our services, you have the following rights with respect to your personal information:
- Access to your information: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to receive information about how we use it.
- Correction of your information: If you believe that the personal information we hold about you is inaccurate, you have the right to request that we correct it.
- Deletion of your information: In some cases, you have the right to request that we delete your personal information. Please note that there may be legal or regulatory reasons why we need to keep some of your information.
- Objection to processing: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information for certain purposes, such as for direct marketing.
- Portability of your information: In some cases, you have the right to request that we transfer your personal information to another controller.
If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
Please note that we may need to verify your identity before we can grant your request, and we may also need to retain some information for legal or regulatory reasons.
Changes to the Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services or the laws that govern us. If we make any significant changes, we will provide you with a notice through our website or by email, depending on the nature of the change.
It is your responsibility to regularly review this Privacy Policy to stay informed about our collection, use, and sharing of your personal information. By continuing to use our services, you agree to the terms of the updated Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy, please contact us.
Last update: February 13th, 2023
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