Gafa Auto Connect – Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Gafa Auto Connect (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of individuals, students, parents/guardians, instructors, and partners who use our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data.

2. Information We Collect

• Registration Information: Name, date of birth, school type, contact details, address, and selected programs.
• Parent/Guardian Information: Name, contact information, and signed consent (for minors).
• Account Details: Email, username, and password.
• Payment Information: Payment confirmations for registration and enrollment.
• Usage Data: Interaction with learning modules, attendance, progress tracking, and assessments.
• Communications: Chat messages, support tickets, and feedback.

3. Collection of Minors’ Information

• Individuals, Students under the legal age (e.g., under 18 years old) must have parental/guardian consent before registration is approved.
• The Parent/Guardian Consent Form is required to process underage student data.
• We do not knowingly collect information from minors without such consent.

4. How We Use Your Information

• Process student registrations and payments.
• Provide access to learning dashboards and course materials.
• Monitor attendance, assessments, and progress.
• Issue certificates and manage job placement programs.
• Communicate with students, guardians, and instructors.
• Improve our platform services and ensure compliance with regulations.

5. Sharing of Information

• We do not sell personal information to third parties.
• Information may be shared with:
  • Instructors (for academic management)
  • Accreditation/partner institutions (for certification or job placements)
  • Regulatory authorities where legally required

6. Data Protection

• All personal data is stored securely and protected by encryption and access controls.
• We implement industry-standard measures to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

7. Parental Rights

• Parents/Guardians may request access, correction, or deletion of their minor’s data by contacting us at privacy@gafalearn.com.
• Consent can be withdrawn at any time, though this may affect the student’s ability to participate.

8. Retention of Data

• We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill educational and regulatory requirements.
• Certificates and records may be retained for accreditation and verification purposes.

9. Third-Party Services

• Payment gateways and cloud hosting providers are third-party services that process data under their own privacy policies.
• We ensure these services meet data protection standards.

10. Changes to this Policy

• We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices. Updates will be posted on our website.

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