Privacy Policy

Effective as of January 1, 2025

At BlackTECH Academy, accessible from https://blacktechacademy.ca, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors and participants. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how it is used, and your rights regarding your personal information.

If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at info@blacktechacademy.ca.

This Privacy Policy applies only to our online activities and is valid for visitors to our website regarding the information that they share or we collect via the website. This policy does not apply to any information collected offline or via channels other than this website.

Consent

By using our website or enrolling in our programs, you consent to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

The personal information that you are asked to provide, and the reasons why you are asked to provide it, will be made clear at the point we request it.

Direct Contact: If you contact us directly, we may receive additional information about you, such as your name, email address, phone number, the content of your message and/or attachments, and any other information you choose to provide.

Account Registration: When you register for an account or program, we may ask for your contact information, including name, company (if applicable), address, email, and telephone number.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect in various ways, including to:

Provide, operate, and maintain our website and programs

Improve, personalize, and expand our website and learning experience

Understand and analyze how you use our website and programs

Develop new products, services, features, and functionalities

Communicate with you, either directly or through partners, including for customer service, program updates, and marketing or promotional purposes

Send emails regarding enrollment, learning opportunities, and program updates

Detect and prevent fraud

Log Files

BlackTECH Academy uses standard log files, which record visitors when they access our website. This includes IP addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date/time stamps, referring/exit pages, and click counts. These are not linked to personally identifiable information and are used to analyze trends, administer the site, track users’ movement, and gather demographic information.

Advertising & Third-Party Policies

Advertising Partners: Some third-party ad servers or networks use cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons in their advertisements on our website. They automatically receive your IP address and may track interactions to measure ad effectiveness.

Third-Party Websites: BlackTECH Academy has no access to or control over third-party cookies or privacy practices. Please review their respective privacy policies for more information.

Cookie Management: You can disable cookies through your browser settings. For details, refer to your browser’s help resources.

User Privacy Rights

CCPA (California) Rights:
California residents may:

Request disclosure of personal data collected

Request deletion of personal data

Request that personal data not be sold

GDPR (European) Rights:
All users have the right to:

Access personal data we hold about you

Request correction or completion of inaccurate or incomplete data

Request erasure of personal data under certain conditions

Restrict processing under certain conditions

Object to processing under certain conditions

Request data portability under certain conditions

Requests will be addressed within one month. Please contact info@blacktechacademy.ca to exercise your rights.

Children’s Privacy

Protecting children is a priority. BlackTECH Academy does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to remove it.

Contact Information

Email: info@blacktechacademy.ca