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NITS Tech Systems Learning Management System

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to NITS Tech Systems Learning Management System (referred to as "the Platform," "we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our educational platform.

Important Notice

By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect information that can identify you personally, including but not limited to:

  • Account Information: Username, email address, password (encrypted)
  • Personal Details: First name, last name, gender, date of birth
  • Contact Information: Email address, country, city, timezone
  • Academic Information: Course enrollments, grades, progress, submissions
  • Communication Data: Messages, forum posts, feedback

2.2 Usage Data

We automatically collect information about your interaction with the Platform:

  • Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, access times
  • Activity Data: Course progress, time spent, resource access
  • Device Information: Device type, screen resolution, language preferences
  • Location Data: Country and city (based on IP address or user input)

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

Cookie Type Purpose Duration
Essential Cookies Required for basic platform functionality Session
Authentication Cookies Maintain your login session 2 hours or as configured
Preference Cookies Remember your settings and preferences 1 year
Analytics Cookies Understand how users interact with the platform 2 years

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Platform Operation
To create and manage your account, provide educational services, and maintain platform functionality.
Communication
To send important notifications, course updates, announcements, and respond to your inquiries.
Educational Services
To track your progress, provide personalized learning experiences, and issue certificates.
Security
To detect and prevent fraud, unauthorized access, and maintain platform security.
Improvement
To analyze usage patterns and improve our educational services and user experience.
Compliance
To comply with legal obligations and educational regulations.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We respect your privacy and only share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 With Your Consent

We may share your information when you give us explicit permission to do so.

4.2 Educational Institutions

If you access the Platform through an educational institution, we may share necessary information with authorized representatives of that institution for educational purposes.

4.3 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in platform operation, under strict confidentiality agreements.

4.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal processes.

4.5 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

Important: We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your information:

  • Encryption: All sensitive data is encrypted both in transit (SSL/TLS) and at rest
  • Access Controls: Strict role-based access controls and authentication mechanisms
  • Security Audits: Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
  • Data Minimization: We only collect information necessary for educational purposes
  • Employee Training: All staff undergo privacy and security training
  • Incident Response: Comprehensive incident response plan for data breaches

Despite our efforts, no security system is impenetrable. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary:

Data Type Retention Period Purpose
Account Information 5 years after last activity Academic records and compliance
Course Data 7 years after course completion Educational certification and verification
Communication Data 3 years after last interaction Service improvement and support
Log Data 1 year Security and troubleshooting

You may request deletion of your account and associated data, subject to legal and educational retention requirements.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal requirements
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your information
  • Objection: Object to processing of your information for specific purposes
  • Data Portability: Request transfer of your information to another organization
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 10.

8. International Data Transfers

NITS Tech Systems operates globally. Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.

We take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy, including:

  • Implementing standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities
  • Ensuring the recipient country provides adequate data protection
  • Applying additional technical and organizational security measures

9. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. We will take steps to delete such information from our systems.

For users aged 13-18, we recommend that parents or guardians review this Privacy Policy and monitor their children's use of the Platform.

10. Contact Information

Privacy Office

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Email
privacy@nitstechsystems.co.za
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Phone
+27 (0) 123 456 789
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Address
NITS Tech Systems
Privacy Office
123 Education Street
Johannesburg 2000
South Africa
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Response Time
Within 30 days for privacy-related requests

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

  • Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
  • Sending an email notification to registered users
  • Displaying a prominent notice on the Platform

The "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy indicates when it was last revised. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Your continued use of the Platform after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

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