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Privacy Policy

WISEGIS Training Institute (“WISEGIS”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, register for our courses, or interact with our online services.

By using our website or submitting your information to us, you agree to the practices described in this policy.


1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information through our website and online platforms:

a) Personal Information

Information you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Organization and job title
  • Course registration and inquiry details
  • Any other information you submit via forms or email communication

b) Technical & Usage Information

Information automatically collected when you visit our website, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on the site
  • Referring website addresses

This information is used for analytics, security, and website improvement purposes.


2. How We Use Your Information

WISEGIS uses collected information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and requests
  • Process course registrations and applications
  • Communicate training updates, schedules, and materials
  • Deliver online and in-person training services
  • Issue certificates and maintain training records
  • Improve our website, courses, and services
  • Meet legal, regulatory, and reporting obligations

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on one or more of the following lawful grounds:

  • Your consent
  • Performance of a contract (course delivery)
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Legitimate institutional interests

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enhance user experience
  • Understand website usage and performance
  • Improve content and navigation

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website functionalities.


5. Sharing of Information

We may share your information only where necessary and appropriate, including with:

  • Trainers and facilitators involved in course delivery
  • Partner institutions and sponsors (where applicable)
  • Service providers supporting our website or systems
  • Regulatory or government authorities when required by law

WISEGIS does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.


6. Data Storage & Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

  • Secure servers and cloud-based platforms
  • Access controls and password protection
  • Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel

Despite our efforts, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage users to take precautions when sharing personal information online.


7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill training and service purposes
  • Maintain certification and verification records
  • Comply with legal, audit, and donor requirements

When information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.


8. Your Data Protection Rights

Subject to applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
  • Object to or restrict certain processing activities
  • Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)

Requests can be made using the contact details below.


9. Use of Images & Media

During training events, WISEGIS may capture photographs or videos for documentation, reporting, and promotional purposes. Such use will be based on consent, and participants may opt out by notifying us in advance or in writing.


10. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. WISEGIS is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.


11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.


12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:

WISEGIS 
Email: info@wise-gis.com


Last Updated: 17/12/2025