Privacy and Cookie Policy

Introduction

The Masterclass Programme Upskilling Project (MPUP), a collaborative initiative by Scarlet41 and the Pearce Robinson Foundation in partnership with leading accredited institutions, is committed to safeguarding your privacy. This Privacy and Cookie Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and sharing of your information through our platform. By accessing or using our service, you consent to the practices described in this document.

Purpose of Data Collection

Our primary goal in collecting personal data is to provide a personalized, efficient, and secure experience. This allows us to provide you with services and features that most likely meet your needs, and to customize our service to make your experience easier and quicker.

Information We Collect

  • Personal Identification Information: Such as name, email address, telephone number, and physical address.
  • Log Data: Includes your IP address, browser type, browser version, our service pages that you visit, time and date of your visit, time spent on those pages, and other diagnostic data.
  • Cookies and Tracking Data: To enhance your experience, analyze platform traffic, and serve targeted advertisements.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies: The Role of Cookiebot by Usercentrics

We leverage Cookiebot by Usercentrics to manage cookies and ensure compliance with various data privacy laws (GDPR, DMA, CCPA/CPRA, VCDPA, POPIA, etc.). Cookiebot provides:

  • Detailed information about the cookies and tracking technologies used on our platform.
  • A mechanism to collect, signal, and store your consent preferences regarding the use of cookies.
  • Assurance that our platform aligns with legal standards for privacy, offering you control over your personal data.

Use of Collected Data

We use the data we collect for several purposes:

  • To maintain and enhance our service.
  • To inform users of changes or updates.
  • To facilitate participation in interactive features.
  • For customer support and to gather valuable feedback.
  • To monitor usage and trends to improve our service.
  • To detect and resolve technical issues.

Sharing of Your Personal Information

In alignment with your consent preferences managed via Cookiebot by Usercentrics, we may share your data with:

  • Social media platforms for enhanced interaction.
  • Advertising partners for personalized ad experiences.
  • Analytics partners to understand platform usage and improve service offerings.

Your Rights Over Data

You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information. Additionally, you have the right to restrict processing, object to processing, and the right to data portability. You can manage your consent preferences directly through the Cookiebot consent management platform integrated into our service.

Data Security

We are committed to protecting your data and have implemented robust security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of your information. However, no internet-based platform can be 100% secure, so we advise you to take your own precautions.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. Rest assured, we take all necessary measures to ensure that any transfer of data is done with adequate protection.

Compliance with Data Protection Laws

Our use of Cookiebot by Usercentrics ensures that we adhere to the strictest data protection laws, respecting your privacy and ensuring compliance across jurisdictions.

Updates To This Policy

We may update our Privacy and Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review our policy periodically.

Contact Information

Should you have any questions about this Privacy and Cookie Policy or our data practices, please contact us.

Effective Date

This policy is effective as of Friday 9th February 2024, and will be updated as necessary to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.