Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our AI courses platform.
1 Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
We collect personal information that you provide to us when you register for our AI courses, create an account, or contact us. This includes your name, email address, phone number, and payment information. We also collect information about your educational background and learning preferences to better customize your experience.
1.2 Usage Information
We automatically collect information about how you use our platform, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on pages, and course progress. This helps us understand how students interact with our AI learning materials and improve our services.
1.3 Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to remember your preferences, track your progress through courses, and analyze website traffic. These technologies help us provide a better learning experience and understand which AI topics are most popular among our Canadian students.
2 How We Use Your Information
2.1 Course Delivery
We use your information to provide access to our AI courses, track your learning progress, issue certificates, and communicate with you about course updates. Your learning data helps us recommend appropriate next steps in your artificial intelligence education journey.
2.2 Platform Improvement
We analyze usage patterns to improve our course content, develop new AI learning materials, and enhance the overall user experience. This includes understanding which machine learning concepts are most challenging for students and adjusting our teaching methods accordingly.
2.3 Communication
We use your contact information to send course notifications, updates about new AI programs, technical support responses, and important policy changes. You can control these communications through your account settings.
3 Data Security Measures
3.1 Technical Safeguards
We implement industry-standard security measures including SSL encryption, secure servers, and regular security audits. All payment information is processed through encrypted channels and we never store complete credit card numbers on our servers.
3.2 Access Controls
Access to your personal information is limited to authorized personnel who need it to provide our services. All staff members are trained on privacy protection and are bound by confidentiality agreements.
3.3 Data Backup
We maintain secure backups of your course progress and account information to prevent data loss. These backups are stored in secure facilities with the same level of protection as our primary systems.
4 Third-Party Sharing
4.1 Service Providers
We share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our platform, including payment processors, email service providers, and cloud hosting services. These partners are contractually bound to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes.
4.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by Canadian law, court order, or government request. We will notify you of such requests unless prohibited by law.
4.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner. We will provide notice before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
5 Your Privacy Rights
5.1 Access and Correction
You have the right to access, update, or correct your personal information at any time through your account settings. You can also request a copy of all information we have about you by contacting us at support@aiadvancementsforum.org.
5.2 Data Deletion
You can request deletion of your account and personal information. Please note that we may retain some information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes, such as preventing fraud or maintaining academic records.
5.3 Communication Preferences
You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or updating your preferences in your account settings. Essential course-related communications will continue as needed.
6 Policy Updates
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by email and by posting the updated policy on our website. The effective date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.
Your continued use of our AI courses platform after policy updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Questions About This Policy?
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal information, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Last updated: August 20, 2025