Global Institute of Professional Studies (“GIPS,” “we,” “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal data of every learner, client and visitor who interacts with leadership.co.ke and our learning management system (LMS). This Privacy Policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have over your data.
1. Who We Are
GIPS International is a premier certification body dedicated to empowering individuals for careers in international humanitarian, commercial, and service sectors.
Founded to bridge the gap between local talent and global opportunity, GIPS designs courses aligned with employer expectations in North America, Europe, the UK, Australia, Africa and the Gulf region.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information you provide
Your full name, email address, telephone number, country, professional details, chosen certification and study plan, and payment reference details when you enrol, create an account, or contact us.
2.2 Information collected automatically
Device type, browser, IP address, pages visited and course progress, collected through cookies and similar technologies.
2.3 Learning records
Your enrolment status, lesson and module progress, examination attempts and scores, and certificate records.
3. How We Use Your Information
We process your data to:
- create and manage your account and enrolment;
- deliver course content and track progress;
- administer examinations and issue certificates;
- verify certificates on request;
- process payments and respond to enquiries;
- send service messages and improve our services;
- comply with legal, accreditation and record-keeping obligations.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We rely on:
- Performance of a contract with you;
- Your consent, for marketing, which you may withdraw anytime;
- Our legitimate interests, such as improving and securing our services;
- Compliance with legal obligations.
5. Cookies
We use essential cookies to operate the site and LMS (to keep you signed in and remember your progress) and analytics cookies to understand usage. You can control cookies through your browser; disabling essential cookies may affect LMS functionality.
7. International Transfers
Your data may be processed in Africa, Asia, Europe and the United States or other countries. Where data crosses borders, we take appropriate steps to keep it protected in line with this policy and applicable law.
8. Data Retention
We retain your account and learning records for as long as you hold an active relationship with us, and thereafter as needed to keep issued certificates verifiable, meet accreditation standards, and comply with legal obligations. We retain certificate records long-term so credentials remain verifiable.
9. Data Security
We apply appropriate technical and organisational measures including encrypted password storage, administrative access controls, secure session handling, and need-to-know access to personal data. No internet transmission is completely secure, but we work continuously to safeguard your information.
10. Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may:
- access, correct, or request deletion of your data (except records we must retain to keep certificates verifiable or meet legal obligations);
- object to or restrict certain processing;
- withdraw marketing consent;
- request data portability.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our services are intended for professionals and adult learners. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a minor has provided us data, contact us so we can address it.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date above reflects the latest revision; material changes will be communicated through our website or by email where appropriate.
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