Privacy Policy

Section 1

Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to:

• Students enrolling in UNICEI continuing education programs
• Website visitors
• Individuals communicating with UNICEI

Section 2

Information We Collect

We collect personal information voluntarily provided in connection with course enrollment, account creation, assessments, certification, or communication.

Information may include:

• Full legal name
• Email address
• Course enrollment data
• Assessment and examination results
• Completion records and certificate issuance data
• IP address and system activity logs (for security, fraud prevention, and compliance monitoring)

Payment data is processed by secure third-party payment processors. UNICEI does not store full payment card information on its servers.

Section 3

Purpose of Processing

Personal information is collected and processed solely for legitimate educational, administrative, security, and regulatory compliance purposes, including:

• Course delivery and platform access
• Tracking instructional time and participation
• Examination administration and grading
• Issuance, verification, and recordkeeping of certificates
• Regulatory reporting and audit compliance
• Fraud prevention and system integrity
• Communication regarding enrollment, compliance updates, or certificate status

UNICEI does not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

Section 4

Record Retention and Regulatory Compliance

Student records, including enrollment, completion, assessment data, and certificate records, are maintained in accordance with applicable regulatory, accreditation, and provider requirements.

Records are retained for the minimum duration required by governing authorities and may be disclosed as necessary for regulatory audits, accreditation reviews, or lawful governmental requests.

Section 5

Data Security

UNICEI implements administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction, including:

• SSL encryption of all website traffic
• Secure hosting infrastructure
• Firewall and malware monitoring systems (including Wordfence security protection)
• Restricted administrative access to student data
• Ongoing software updates and system monitoring

While reasonable safeguards are implemented, no method of electronic transmission or storage can guarantee absolute security.

Section 6

Third-Party Service Providers

UNICEI may engage third-party service providers for:

• Hosting services
• Learning management systems
• Payment processing
• Email communication platforms

Such providers are contractually obligated to maintain confidentiality and implement reasonable security measures consistent with industry standards.

Section 7

State Privacy Rights (Including California)

Depending on your state of residence, including California under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), you may have rights to:

• Request access to personal information collected
• Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Request deletion of personal information (subject to regulatory retention obligations)
• Request disclosure of categories of data collected and purposes of use

Requests may be submitted via email to info@unicei.org. UNICEI will verify identity prior to responding to such requests.

Section 8

Children’s Privacy

UNICEI educational programs are intended for adult learners. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If such information is identified, it will be removed in accordance with applicable law.

Section 9

Legal Disclosure

Personal information may be disclosed if required by:

• Applicable law or subpoena
• Regulatory audit
• Accreditation review
• Lawful governmental request

Section 10

Policy Updates

UNICEI reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect operational, regulatory, or legal changes. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Section 11

Contact Information

For questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us: