{"id":162,"date":"2026-07-22T00:13:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T00:13:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/procert.asia\/main\/?page_id=162"},"modified":"2026-07-22T00:14:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T00:14:11","slug":"procert-asia-privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.procert.asia\/main\/procert-asia-privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"PROCERT ASIA\u2122 PRIVACY POLICY"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"373\"><strong data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"325\">Effective Date:<\/strong> 23 June 2026<br data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"342\" \/><strong data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"359\">Last Updated:<\/strong> 22 July 2026<\/h2>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"xgfogq\" data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"393\">1. Introduction<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"698\">ProCert Asia\u2122 (&#8220;ProCert Asia\u2122&#8221;, &#8220;we&#8221;, &#8220;our&#8221;, or &#8220;us&#8221;) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the <strong data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"612\">Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (Act 709) of Malaysia (&#8220;PDPA&#8221;)<\/strong>, together with any applicable data protection laws in jurisdictions where we operate.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"820\">This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, protect, and process your personal data when you use:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"1189\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1t9n42s\" data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"850\">The ProCert Asia\u2122 website;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1f6tfpm\" data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"890\">Our Learning Management System (LMS);<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"mf2oxa\" data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"929\">Professional certification services;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"b4s2vj\" data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"955\">Accreditation services;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"loix30\" data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"978\">Training programmes;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1avcfnb\" data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1007\">AI-powered learning tools;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1qhwugb\" data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1052\">Digital certificate verification services;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1d8jy2j\" data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1094\">Mobile applications (where applicable);<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"2eamlj\" data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1142\">Events, webinars, conferences, and workshops;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"grjetp\" data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1189\">Any other services offered by ProCert Asia\u2122.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1297\">By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1302\" \/>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"1ks9wd8\" data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1320\">2. Definitions<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1354\">For the purposes of this Policy:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1472\"><strong data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1373\">Personal Data<\/strong> means any information relating directly or indirectly to an identified or identifiable individual.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1653\"><strong data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1501\">Sensitive Personal Data<\/strong> includes information relating to health, religious beliefs, biometric information, criminal records, or any other data classified under applicable law.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1813\"><strong data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1669\">Processing<\/strong> means collecting, recording, storing, organising, adapting, retrieving, using, disclosing, transmitting, deleting, or destroying personal data.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1818\" \/>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"fj9k3j\" data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1849\">3. Personal Data We Collect<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1943\">Depending on the services you use, we may collect the following categories of personal data:<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"1bch3dr\" data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"1968\">Identity Information<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"2080\">\n<li data-section-id=\"uzprjw\" data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"1981\">Full name<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"7ht19b\" data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2023\">NRIC \/ Passport Number (where required)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1bi3diq\" data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2037\">Nationality<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"14lnz5c\" data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2053\">Date of birth<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"fkpnp8\" data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2080\">Gender (where necessary)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2085\" \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"d0jpe1\" data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2109\">Contact Information<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2216\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1c1efm\" data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2126\">Email address<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"zi10en\" data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2145\">Telephone number<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1obtu6v\" data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2179\">Residential or business address<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"61cl6o\" data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2189\">Country<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"m6qnkq\" data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2204\">Organisation<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1o8qvhr\" data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2216\">Job title<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2221\" \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"wnq1cy\" data-start=\"2223\" data-end=\"2250\">Professional Information<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2390\">\n<li data-section-id=\"hob69p\" data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2262\">Employer<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1dhz9w2\" data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2273\">Industry<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1eejxr1\" data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2299\">Professional experience<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"17m1rbj\" data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2325\">Academic qualifications<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"wve0zm\" data-start=\"2326\" data-end=\"2352\">Professional memberships<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"9dgpjx\" data-start=\"2353\" data-end=\"2366\">CPD history<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"wjhxqm\" data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2390\">Certification records<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2395\" \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"60kucp\" data-start=\"2397\" data-end=\"2420\">Training Information<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2422\" data-end=\"2573\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1iybgon\" data-start=\"2422\" data-end=\"2444\">Course registrations<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"13gtoap\" data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2464\">Learning progress<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1rm7lx\" data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2484\">Assessment scores<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"m0x3n5\" data-start=\"2485\" data-end=\"2505\">Attendance records<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"4som5a\" data-start=\"2506\" data-end=\"2529\">Practical assessments<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"wwhi9l\" data-start=\"2530\" data-end=\"2551\">Examination results<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1rljdrn\" data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2573\">Certificates issued<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2575\" data-end=\"2578\" \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"9t6v4r\" data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2608\">Accreditation Information<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2610\" data-end=\"2665\">For Training Providers, Universities and Organisations:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2835\">\n<li data-section-id=\"18303yq\" data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2701\">Company registration information<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1r6yeiu\" data-start=\"2702\" data-end=\"2727\">Accreditation documents<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"7etjul\" data-start=\"2728\" data-end=\"2752\">Trainer qualifications<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"wwk19y\" data-start=\"2753\" data-end=\"2772\">Business licences<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yy2hcf\" data-start=\"2773\" data-end=\"2796\">Programme submissions<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"o54p6g\" data-start=\"2797\" data-end=\"2812\">Audit reports<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"10rikdq\" data-start=\"2813\" data-end=\"2835\">Accreditation status<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2837\" data-end=\"2840\" \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"15zt383\" data-start=\"2842\" data-end=\"2864\">Payment Information<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2866\" data-end=\"2883\">Where applicable:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"2963\">\n<li data-section-id=\"ykxv9\" data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"2902\">Billing address<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"13bkpjk\" data-start=\"2903\" data-end=\"2920\">Payment history<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1do8yw7\" data-start=\"2921\" data-end=\"2938\">Invoice records<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"f0iktw\" data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"2963\">Transaction references<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2965\" data-end=\"3121\"><strong data-start=\"2965\" data-end=\"2974\">Note:<\/strong> Payment card information is processed by authorised payment service providers. ProCert Asia\u2122 does not store complete credit or debit card details.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3123\" data-end=\"3126\" \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"1uhri7u\" data-start=\"3128\" data-end=\"3152\">Technical Information<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"3154\" data-end=\"3202\">Automatically collected information may include:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"3204\" data-end=\"3368\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1w1hmsn\" data-start=\"3204\" data-end=\"3216\">IP address<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"3dctr0\" data-start=\"3217\" data-end=\"3231\">Browser type<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1u8gsi8\" data-start=\"3232\" data-end=\"3250\">Operating system<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"haf0gs\" data-start=\"3251\" data-end=\"3271\">Device information<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1orpt3z\" data-start=\"3272\" data-end=\"3291\">Language settings<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"w0ow46\" data-start=\"3292\" data-end=\"3310\">Login timestamps<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"5zdmfz\" data-start=\"3311\" data-end=\"3320\">Cookies<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11ptw56\" data-start=\"3321\" data-end=\"3342\">Session information<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ji0nk0\" data-start=\"3343\" data-end=\"3368\">Website usage analytics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3370\" data-end=\"3373\" \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"5hk45\" data-start=\"3375\" data-end=\"3401\">AI Learning Information<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"3403\" data-end=\"3456\">When using our AI Learning Assistant, we may collect:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"3458\" data-end=\"3579\">\n<li data-section-id=\"bti5vi\" data-start=\"3458\" data-end=\"3477\">Prompts submitted<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1o235th\" data-start=\"3478\" data-end=\"3501\">Learning interactions<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"12xfw1i\" data-start=\"3502\" data-end=\"3521\">Feedback provided<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"imny71\" data-start=\"3522\" data-end=\"3552\">Chat history (where enabled)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"aj4a86\" data-start=\"3553\" data-end=\"3579\">Learning recommendations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"3581\" data-end=\"3711\">AI conversations should not include confidential or sensitive information unless specifically requested for an authorised purpose.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3713\" data-end=\"3716\" \/>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"fshv8o\" data-start=\"3718\" data-end=\"3751\">4. How We Collect Personal Data<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"3753\" data-end=\"3796\">We collect personal data directly when you:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"3798\" data-end=\"4089\">\n<li data-section-id=\"m67zh0\" data-start=\"3798\" data-end=\"3820\">Register an account;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"m6qdgk\" data-start=\"3821\" data-end=\"3847\">Apply for certification;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"caj4wx\" data-start=\"3848\" data-end=\"3872\">Register for training;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"cprdtu\" data-start=\"3873\" data-end=\"3894\">Submit assessments;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1up81zq\" data-start=\"3895\" data-end=\"3915\">Purchase services;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ypzvri\" data-start=\"3916\" data-end=\"3942\">Apply for accreditation;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1dxy3u1\" data-start=\"3943\" data-end=\"3970\">Contact our support team;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1re261u\" data-start=\"3971\" data-end=\"3998\">Subscribe to newsletters;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"i9nfv1\" data-start=\"3999\" data-end=\"4024\">Participate in surveys;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1iargoy\" data-start=\"4025\" data-end=\"4041\">Attend events;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"5mf36y\" data-start=\"4042\" data-end=\"4056\">Use our LMS;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"134k4v9\" data-start=\"4057\" data-end=\"4089\">Use our AI Learning Assistant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"4091\" data-end=\"4128\">We may also collect information from:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"4130\" data-end=\"4338\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1y1lvyt\" data-start=\"4130\" data-end=\"4142\">Employers;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"m8g3mg\" data-start=\"4143\" data-end=\"4182\">Accredited Training Providers (ATPs);<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1v081qp\" data-start=\"4183\" data-end=\"4198\">Universities;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1oswvxr\" data-start=\"4199\" data-end=\"4247\">Government agencies (where legally permitted);<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1fl4ss6\" data-start=\"4248\" data-end=\"4282\">Public professional directories;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"196vga0\" data-start=\"4283\" data-end=\"4303\">Business partners;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"106arnf\" data-start=\"4304\" data-end=\"4338\">Identity verification providers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"4340\" data-end=\"4343\" \/>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"tb4ay1\" data-start=\"4345\" data-end=\"4385\">5. Purpose of Processing Personal Data<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"4387\" data-end=\"4456\">We process personal data for legitimate business purposes, including:<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"q0gb0d\" data-start=\"4458\" data-end=\"4474\">Certification<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"4476\" data-end=\"4648\">\n<li data-section-id=\"jkwnki\" data-start=\"4476\" data-end=\"4515\">Processing certification applications<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1xwce93\" data-start=\"4516\" data-end=\"4539\">Identity verification<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1pxwqb1\" data-start=\"4540\" data-end=\"4568\">Examination administration<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"8csdiq\" data-start=\"4569\" data-end=\"4591\">Issuing certificates<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1c37xg7\" data-start=\"4592\" data-end=\"4627\">Maintaining certification records<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"lqn0m5\" data-start=\"4628\" data-end=\"4648\">Renewal management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"4650\" data-end=\"4653\" \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"pi7vvb\" data-start=\"4655\" data-end=\"4671\">Accreditation<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"4673\" data-end=\"4794\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1uy693h\" data-start=\"4673\" data-end=\"4712\">Evaluating accreditation applications<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"949kia\" data-start=\"4713\" data-end=\"4732\">Conducting audits<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"i80d09\" data-start=\"4733\" data-end=\"4756\">Monitoring compliance<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ddv4vt\" data-start=\"4757\" data-end=\"4794\">Maintaining accreditation registers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"4796\" data-end=\"4799\" \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"1u9dqua\" data-start=\"4801\" data-end=\"4823\">Learning Management<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"4825\" data-end=\"4972\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1a3q37a\" data-start=\"4825\" data-end=\"4853\">Delivering online learning<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"aiuzcp\" data-start=\"4854\" data-end=\"4881\">Tracking learner progress<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1lfhhk1\" data-start=\"4882\" data-end=\"4914\">Providing AI-assisted learning<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1qvmwv4\" data-start=\"4915\" data-end=\"4938\">Recording assessments<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"68xxh2\" data-start=\"4939\" data-end=\"4972\">Issuing completion certificates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"4974\" data-end=\"4977\" \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"8n1jm6\" data-start=\"4979\" data-end=\"4998\">Customer Support<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"5000\" data-end=\"5099\">\n<li data-section-id=\"ogkocp\" data-start=\"5000\" data-end=\"5025\">Responding to enquiries<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yumcvf\" data-start=\"5026\" data-end=\"5058\">Providing technical assistance<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1l8olq3\" data-start=\"5059\" data-end=\"5080\">Handling complaints<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1d8lohi\" data-start=\"5081\" data-end=\"5099\">Managing appeals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"5101\" data-end=\"5104\" \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"1mkxmq3\" data-start=\"5106\" data-end=\"5123\">Administration<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"5125\" data-end=\"5217\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1aqbza2\" data-start=\"5125\" data-end=\"5145\">Account management<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"12v2r21\" data-start=\"5146\" data-end=\"5166\">Payment processing<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"q58hz7\" data-start=\"5167\" data-end=\"5176\">Billing<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1mr7rz2\" data-start=\"5177\" data-end=\"5193\">Record keeping<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"cslsft\" data-start=\"5194\" data-end=\"5217\">Compliance monitoring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"5219\" data-end=\"5222\" \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"1g0xdoh\" data-start=\"5224\" data-end=\"5236\">Marketing<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"5238\" data-end=\"5271\">With your consent where required:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"5273\" data-end=\"5352\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1oxhn4a\" data-start=\"5273\" data-end=\"5286\">Newsletters<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1dcjkb4\" data-start=\"5287\" data-end=\"5305\">Industry updates<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1tedz\" data-start=\"5306\" data-end=\"5314\">Events<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"nlsf16\" data-start=\"5315\" data-end=\"5328\">New courses<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"cen57f\" data-start=\"5329\" data-end=\"5352\">Promotional campaigns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"5354\" data-end=\"5386\">You may unsubscribe at any time.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5388\" data-end=\"5391\" \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"1bzz07v\" data-start=\"5393\" data-end=\"5412\">Legal Compliance<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"5414\" data-end=\"5437\">We may process data to:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"5439\" data-end=\"5570\">\n<li data-section-id=\"zpqwr5\" data-start=\"5439\" data-end=\"5469\">Comply with applicable laws;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ky0t4u\" data-start=\"5470\" data-end=\"5499\">Respond to lawful requests;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"cuvs0\" data-start=\"5500\" data-end=\"5527\">Protect our legal rights;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"9pgr3t\" data-start=\"5528\" data-end=\"5544\">Prevent fraud;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"gd5btk\" data-start=\"5545\" data-end=\"5570\">Investigate misconduct.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"5572\" data-end=\"5575\" \/>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"2tkahz\" data-start=\"5577\" data-end=\"5608\">6. Legal Basis for Processing<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"5610\" data-end=\"5673\">Depending on applicable law, we process personal data based on:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"5675\" data-end=\"5838\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1sbyljg\" data-start=\"5675\" data-end=\"5690\">Your consent;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"gfgho0\" data-start=\"5691\" data-end=\"5715\">Contractual necessity;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1vye69d\" data-start=\"5716\" data-end=\"5736\">Legal obligations;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"s3da5j\" data-start=\"5737\" data-end=\"5769\">Legitimate business interests;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"epdthm\" data-start=\"5770\" data-end=\"5802\">Protection of vital interests;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ep8sm9\" data-start=\"5803\" data-end=\"5838\">Public interest where applicable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"5840\" data-end=\"5843\" \/>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"189sw82\" data-start=\"5845\" data-end=\"5882\">7. Cookies and Similar Technologies<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"5884\" data-end=\"5902\">We use cookies to:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"5904\" data-end=\"6063\">\n<li data-section-id=\"owwq58\" data-start=\"5904\" data-end=\"5925\">Authenticate users;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1mox2i2\" data-start=\"5926\" data-end=\"5956\">Improve website performance;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"6ehnh8\" data-start=\"5957\" data-end=\"5980\">Remember preferences;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"174gl48\" data-start=\"5981\" data-end=\"6007\">Analyse website traffic;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1p983e7\" data-start=\"6008\" data-end=\"6027\">Enhance security;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"q22th4\" data-start=\"6028\" data-end=\"6063\">Personalise learning experiences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"6065\" data-end=\"6177\">Users may disable cookies through browser settings; however, certain website functions may not operate properly.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"6179\" data-end=\"6182\" \/>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"177behq\" data-start=\"6184\" data-end=\"6216\">8. Disclosure of Personal Data<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"6218\" data-end=\"6272\">We may disclose personal data only where necessary to:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"6274\" data-end=\"6587\">\n<li data-section-id=\"vunf7z\" data-start=\"6274\" data-end=\"6306\">Accredited Training Providers;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1g9ljnb\" data-start=\"6307\" data-end=\"6338\">Employers (where authorised);<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"9beasc\" data-start=\"6339\" data-end=\"6377\">Certification verification services;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"3xipv0\" data-start=\"6378\" data-end=\"6399\">Payment processors;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1i9iq40\" data-start=\"6400\" data-end=\"6426\">Cloud hosting providers;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1prhr5\" data-start=\"6427\" data-end=\"6450\">IT service providers;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1hnh67l\" data-start=\"6451\" data-end=\"6476\">Government authorities;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"18jjpcq\" data-start=\"6477\" data-end=\"6499\">Regulatory agencies;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"z7se51\" data-start=\"6500\" data-end=\"6524\">Professional advisers;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1k5v968\" data-start=\"6525\" data-end=\"6536\">Auditors;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"gyi66z\" data-start=\"6537\" data-end=\"6587\">Law enforcement agencies where legally required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"6589\" data-end=\"6623\">We do not sell your personal data.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"6625\" data-end=\"6628\" \/>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"1f0vcsj\" data-start=\"6630\" data-end=\"6663\">9. International Data Transfers<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"6665\" data-end=\"6765\">As ProCert Asia\u2122 expands internationally, personal data may be processed or stored outside Malaysia.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"6767\" data-end=\"6942\">Where personal data is transferred internationally, we will take reasonable steps to ensure an appropriate level of protection consistent with applicable data protection laws.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"6944\" data-end=\"6947\" \/>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"12enfol\" data-start=\"6949\" data-end=\"6979\">10. Certificate Verification<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"6981\" data-end=\"7119\">To maintain the integrity of professional certification, ProCert Asia\u2122 may publish or verify limited certification information, including:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"7121\" data-end=\"7237\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1i0379h\" data-start=\"7121\" data-end=\"7142\">Certificate number;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1bxiaff\" data-start=\"7143\" data-end=\"7165\">Certification title;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ihc30f\" data-start=\"7166\" data-end=\"7189\">Certification status;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"318cqm\" data-start=\"7190\" data-end=\"7203\">Issue date;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"q6ze3g\" data-start=\"7204\" data-end=\"7237\">Expiry date (where applicable).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"7239\" data-end=\"7323\">No unnecessary personal information will be disclosed through verification services.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"7325\" data-end=\"7328\" \/>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"1qp9da\" data-start=\"7330\" data-end=\"7349\">11. Data Security<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"7351\" data-end=\"7468\">We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organisational measures to safeguard personal data, including:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"7470\" data-end=\"7711\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1d00xrm\" data-start=\"7470\" data-end=\"7487\">Secure servers;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1orfpx2\" data-start=\"7488\" data-end=\"7519\">Encryption where appropriate;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"xgg5xf\" data-start=\"7520\" data-end=\"7538\">Access controls;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"tddi5r\" data-start=\"7539\" data-end=\"7587\">Multi-factor authentication (where available);<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1m1q5qm\" data-start=\"7588\" data-end=\"7600\">Firewalls;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1kj4w4x\" data-start=\"7601\" data-end=\"7622\">Malware protection;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1601c0j\" data-start=\"7623\" data-end=\"7653\">Regular security monitoring;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yzudf\" data-start=\"7654\" data-end=\"7674\">Backup procedures;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ms9cpj\" data-start=\"7675\" data-end=\"7711\">Staff confidentiality obligations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"7713\" data-end=\"7812\">No system can guarantee absolute security; however, we continuously improve our security practices.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"7814\" data-end=\"7817\" \/>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"3k93xr\" data-start=\"7819\" data-end=\"7839\">12. Data Retention<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"7841\" data-end=\"7958\">We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Policy or as required by law.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"7960\" data-end=\"7989\">Indicative retention periods:<\/p>\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"7991\" data-end=\"8446\">\n<thead data-start=\"7991\" data-end=\"8025\">\n<tr data-start=\"7991\" data-end=\"8025\">\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"7991\" data-end=\"8005\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Record Type<\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"8005\" data-end=\"8025\" data-col-size=\"md\">Retention Period<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"8061\" data-end=\"8446\">\n<tr data-start=\"8061\" data-end=\"8098\">\n<td data-start=\"8061\" data-end=\"8081\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Website enquiries<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"8081\" data-end=\"8098\">Up to 2 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"8099\" data-end=\"8169\">\n<td data-start=\"8099\" data-end=\"8118\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Learner accounts<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"8118\" data-end=\"8169\">While active and up to 1 year after inactivity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"8170\" data-end=\"8260\">\n<td data-start=\"8170\" data-end=\"8194\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Certification records<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"8194\" data-end=\"8260\">Permanently or as required for verification and legal purposes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"8261\" data-end=\"8331\">\n<td data-start=\"8261\" data-end=\"8285\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Accreditation records<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"8285\" data-end=\"8331\">Up to 1 year after expiry or termination<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"8332\" data-end=\"8371\">\n<td data-start=\"8332\" data-end=\"8352\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Financial records<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"8352\" data-end=\"8371\">Minimum 7 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"8372\" data-end=\"8411\">\n<td data-start=\"8372\" data-end=\"8394\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Examination records<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"8394\" data-end=\"8411\">Up to 7 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"8412\" data-end=\"8446\">\n<td data-start=\"8412\" data-end=\"8428\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Audit reports<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"8428\" data-end=\"8446\">Up to 10 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"8448\" data-end=\"8577\">After the applicable retention period, personal data will be securely deleted, anonymised, or archived where legally permissible.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"8579\" data-end=\"8582\" \/>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"16qexd4\" data-start=\"8584\" data-end=\"8601\">13. Your Rights<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"8603\" data-end=\"8656\">Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"8658\" data-end=\"9000\">\n<li data-section-id=\"4mr79g\" data-start=\"8658\" data-end=\"8697\">Request access to your personal data;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1xlp1pc\" data-start=\"8698\" data-end=\"8745\">Request correction of inaccurate information;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"283jr1\" data-start=\"8746\" data-end=\"8802\">Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1jd336c\" data-start=\"8803\" data-end=\"8856\">Request restriction of processing where applicable;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"v55eez\" data-start=\"8857\" data-end=\"8899\">Object to certain processing activities;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1vb3rxo\" data-start=\"8900\" data-end=\"8945\">Request deletion where legally permissible;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"187xxng\" data-start=\"8946\" data-end=\"9000\">Request information regarding processing activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"9002\" data-end=\"9051\">Requests may be subject to identity verification.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"9053\" data-end=\"9056\" \/>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"1p697s5\" data-start=\"9058\" data-end=\"9085\">14. Withdrawal of Consent<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"9087\" data-end=\"9141\">You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"9143\" data-end=\"9282\">Withdrawal of consent may affect our ability to continue providing certain services, including certification, accreditation, or LMS access.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"9284\" data-end=\"9287\" \/>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"toacj1\" data-start=\"9289\" data-end=\"9313\">15. Children&#8217;s Privacy<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"9315\" data-end=\"9390\">Our Services are intended primarily for individuals aged 18 years or older.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"9392\" data-end=\"9527\">Where minors participate in educational programmes, consent from a parent, guardian, school, or authorised institution may be required.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"9529\" data-end=\"9532\" \/>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"r946gt\" data-start=\"9534\" data-end=\"9560\">16. AI Learning Services<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"9562\" data-end=\"9637\">The AI Learning Assistant is designed to enhance learning and productivity.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"9639\" data-end=\"9662\">Users acknowledge that:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"9664\" data-end=\"9900\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1f158fu\" data-start=\"9664\" data-end=\"9719\">AI-generated responses are educational guidance only;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1xdghym\" data-start=\"9720\" data-end=\"9758\">AI outputs may contain inaccuracies;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1elol9p\" data-start=\"9759\" data-end=\"9815\">Users remain responsible for independent verification;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"slk42f\" data-start=\"9816\" data-end=\"9900\">AI should not be relied upon as legal, medical, financial, or professional advice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"9902\" data-end=\"10005\">We may use AI interaction data to improve our educational services, subject to applicable privacy laws.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"10007\" data-end=\"10010\" \/>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"14qftza\" data-start=\"10012\" data-end=\"10038\">17. Third-Party Websites<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"10040\" data-end=\"10094\">Our website may contain links to third-party websites.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"10096\" data-end=\"10187\">ProCert Asia\u2122 is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"10189\" data-end=\"10264\">Users should review the privacy policies of those third parties separately.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"10266\" data-end=\"10269\" \/>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"1yw3gd2\" data-start=\"10271\" data-end=\"10301\">18. Marketing Communications<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"10303\" data-end=\"10361\">Where permitted by law, we may send information regarding:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"10363\" data-end=\"10488\">\n<li data-section-id=\"133jo8o\" data-start=\"10363\" data-end=\"10394\">New certification programmes;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"j5ulv8\" data-start=\"10395\" data-end=\"10436\">Professional development opportunities;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ny6rw\" data-start=\"10437\" data-end=\"10446\">Events;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ttgeqz\" data-start=\"10447\" data-end=\"10466\">Industry updates;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1iosmkr\" data-start=\"10467\" data-end=\"10488\">Learning resources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"10490\" data-end=\"10586\">You may opt out at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions or contacting us directly.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"10588\" data-end=\"10591\" \/>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"i12972\" data-start=\"10593\" data-end=\"10629\">19. Changes to this Privacy Policy<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"10631\" data-end=\"10683\">We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"10685\" data-end=\"10766\">Material changes will be published on our website with an updated effective date.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"10768\" data-end=\"10874\">Continued use of our Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"10876\" data-end=\"10879\" \/>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"112107g\" data-start=\"10881\" data-end=\"10897\">20. Contact Us<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"10899\" data-end=\"11026\">For enquiries, requests, or complaints relating to this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"11028\" data-end=\"11194\"><strong data-start=\"11028\" data-end=\"11061\">Data Protection Officer (DPO)<\/strong><br data-start=\"11061\" data-end=\"11064\" \/><strong data-start=\"11064\" data-end=\"11091\">ProCert Asia\u2122 Sdn. Bhd.<\/strong><br data-start=\"11091\" data-end=\"11094\" \/>Website: <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"11103\" data-end=\"11127\">https:\/\/www.procert.asia<\/a><br data-start=\"11127\" data-end=\"11130\" \/>Email: frontdesk<a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"11137\" data-end=\"11157\">@procert.asia<\/a><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"11196\" data-end=\"11199\" \/>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"lba106\" data-start=\"11201\" data-end=\"11220\">21. Governing Law<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"11222\" data-end=\"11492\">This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Malaysia, including the <strong data-start=\"11332\" data-end=\"11379\">Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (Act 709)<\/strong>, without prejudice to any mandatory rights available to individuals under other applicable data protection laws.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"11494\" data-end=\"11497\" \/>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-section-id=\"rn2i\" data-start=\"11499\" data-end=\"11526\">22. 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