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Privacy Privacy policy All users
Cookie Policy Site policy All users

Privacy

Summary

This Privacy Policy explains how Global Progress Institute ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you use our Moodle-based e-learning platform (the "Platform"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable.

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  1. Data We Collect

When you use the Platform, we may collect the following types of personal data:

  • Identification Data: Full name, email address, student ID, username.

  • Contact Information: Email address, phone number (if provided).

  • Academic Information: Courses enrolled, grades, assignments, forum activity, quiz results.

  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, login timestamps, pages visited, learning analytics data.

  • Uploaded Content: Files, messages, forum posts, and other user-generated content.

  1. Purpose of Data Collection

We use your data for the following purposes:

  • To manage your account and enable access to the Platform.

  • To deliver educational services, including course content, assessments, and feedback.

  • To provide technical support and ensure platform security.

  • To analyze engagement and performance for academic and platform improvement.

  • To comply with legal obligations and academic regulations.

  1. Legal Basis for Processing

Our legal bases for processing your personal data include:

  • Contractual necessity: To provide and manage the services we agreed upon with you.

  • Legal compliance: To fulfill our regulatory and legal obligations.

  • Legitimate interest: For system maintenance, fraud prevention, and quality assurance.

  • Consent: When required, especially for optional data processing activities.

  1. Data Sharing

Your personal data may be shared with:

  • Internal academic and administrative staff.

  • External service providers strictly for platform operation and maintenance (e.g., hosting, analytics tools).

  • Regulatory authorities, if legally required.

We ensure all third parties adhere to strict confidentiality and data protection standards.

  1. Data Storage and Retention

Your data is stored securely on servers located in Amazon AWS. We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

  1. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data.

  • Request correction or deletion.

  • Object to or restrict processing.

  • Withdraw consent (where applicable).

  • Request data portability.

To exercise your rights, contact us at: dpo@globalprogressinstitute.com.

  1. Cookies and Tracking

The Platform may use cookies to enhance user experience, manage sessions, and track engagement. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

  1. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be communicated via the Platform and take effect immediately upon posting.

  1. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the processing of your data, please contact: dpo@globalprogressinstitute.com.

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Cookie Policy

Summary

This Cookie Policy explains how Global Progress Institute ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit and use our Moodle-based e-learning platform (the "Platform"). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

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  1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, as well as to provide information to the website owners.

  1. Types of cookies we use

We use the following types of cookies on our Moodle Platform:

Type Purpose
Strictly Necessary Cookies Required for the proper operation of the Moodle site. For example, they enable you to log in, maintain session state, and navigate securely.
Functional Cookies Improve your experience by remembering settings and preferences (e.g. language, text size).
Analytics Cookies Help us understand how users interact with the site (e.g. number of visitors, most visited pages), using tools like Matomo or Google Analytics.
Third-Party Cookies Some pages may include embedded content (e.g. videos, external tools) which may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies.

  1. Consent to use cookies

Upon your first visit, a cookie banner will prompt you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can update your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies or using the “Cookie Settings” option (if available on the site).

  • Essential cookies do not require your consent.

  • Non-essential cookies (e.g. analytics, third-party) are only activated after your approval.

  1. How to control cookies

Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can:

  • View or delete cookies already stored on your device.

  • Block cookies from specific websites.

  • Prevent all cookies from being stored.

Refer to your browser's help section for specific instructions (e.g. Chrome, Firefox, Safari).

  1. Contact us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact: dpo@globalprogressinstitute.com.

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