Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 15, 2024
Introduction and Scope
HSB Hub ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you access or use our asset management education platform, website, and related services (collectively, the "Services").
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of our Services, including visitors to our website, registered learners, corporate clients, and any other individuals who interact with our platform. By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Privacy Policy.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us through various interactions with our Services. This information may include:
- Contact information such as name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
- Professional information including job title, company name, industry, and professional experience
- Account credentials including username, password, and security questions
- Educational background and learning preferences
- Payment information for course enrollment and subscription services
- Communication preferences and marketing consent
- Feedback, survey responses, and testimonials
- Support requests and correspondence with our team
- Information provided during webinars, workshops, or other educational events
Information Collected Automatically
When you access our Services, we automatically collect certain technical and usage information, including:
- Device information such as device type, operating system, and browser type
- Network information including IP address, internet service provider, and geographic location
- Usage data such as pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
- Learning progress and course completion data
- Platform interaction data including clicks, downloads, and feature usage
- Session information including login times and session duration
- Referral sources and marketing campaign effectiveness data
- Error logs and technical diagnostic information
Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third-party sources, including:
- Corporate clients who enroll their employees in our programs
- Educational partners and affiliated institutions
- Payment processors and financial service providers
- Marketing and analytics service providers
- Social media platforms when you interact with our content
- Professional networking platforms and industry databases
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various legitimate business purposes, including:
Service Provision and Enhancement
- Providing access to our educational platform and learning materials
- Personalizing your learning experience and content recommendations
- Tracking learning progress and issuing certificates of completion
- Facilitating peer discussions and collaborative learning activities
- Improving our platform functionality and user experience
- Developing new educational programs and features
- Conducting research and analysis to enhance our Services
Communication and Support
- Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
- Sending important updates about your account and our Services
- Delivering educational content and program notifications
- Providing technical support and troubleshooting assistance
- Sending marketing communications about relevant programs and services
- Conducting surveys and collecting feedback to improve our Services
Business Operations and Compliance
- Processing payments and managing billing for our Services
- Maintaining accurate records for business and legal purposes
- Ensuring platform security and preventing fraudulent activities
- Complying with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
- Protecting our rights, property, and the safety of our users
- Enforcing our terms of service and other agreements
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We are committed to protecting your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers and Business Partners
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform and delivering our Services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify. Examples include:
- Cloud hosting and data storage providers
- Payment processing and billing service providers
- Email marketing and communication platforms
- Analytics and performance monitoring services
- Customer support and help desk platforms
- Educational content delivery networks
- Security and fraud prevention services
Legal and Regulatory Requirements
We may disclose your information when required by law or when we believe disclosure is necessary to:
- Comply with legal obligations, court orders, or regulatory requirements
- Respond to lawful requests from government authorities
- Protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public
- Investigate and prevent fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activities
- Enforce our terms of service and other agreements
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will provide notice of any such transfer and any choices you may have regarding your information.
Consent-Based Sharing
We may share your information with third parties when you have provided explicit consent for such sharing, such as when participating in partner programs or collaborative educational initiatives.
Data Security and Protection
We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our security practices include:
Technical Safeguards
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols
- Secure socket layer (SSL) technology for all data transmissions
- Multi-factor authentication for administrative access
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Intrusion detection and prevention systems
- Secure backup and disaster recovery procedures
Administrative Safeguards
- Access controls limiting employee access to personal information
- Regular security training for all staff members
- Incident response procedures for security breaches
- Regular review and update of security policies and procedures
- Background checks for employees with access to sensitive data
Physical Safeguards
- Secure data centers with restricted physical access
- Environmental controls to protect against natural disasters
- Secure disposal of physical media containing personal information
While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we are committed to continuously improving our security measures and promptly addressing any security incidents.
Data Retention and Deletion
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Our retention practices include:
Account Information
We retain account information for active users as long as their accounts remain open. After account closure, we may retain certain information for a reasonable period to comply with legal obligations and resolve any disputes.
Learning Records
Educational progress and completion records may be retained for extended periods to support credential verification and continuing education requirements.
Communication Records
Customer support communications and business correspondence may be retained for reasonable periods to maintain service quality and resolve future inquiries.
Legal and Regulatory Requirements
Some information may be retained for longer periods when required by applicable laws, regulations, or legal proceedings.
When personal information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention policies and applicable legal requirements.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location and applicable privacy laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These rights may include:
Access and Portability Rights
- Right to access your personal information and obtain copies of data we hold about you
- Right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used format
- Right to transmit your personal information to another service provider
Correction and Update Rights
- Right to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information
- Right to update your personal information and account preferences
- Right to complete partial information where appropriate
Deletion and Restriction Rights
- Right to request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances
- Right to restrict or limit the processing of your personal information
- Right to object to certain types of processing
Communication Rights
- Right to opt out of marketing communications at any time
- Right to withdraw consent for processing based on consent
- Right to object to direct marketing and profiling
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below. We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by applicable law.
International Data Transfers
As a global educational platform, we may transfer your personal information to countries other than your country of residence for processing and storage. These transfers are necessary to provide our Services and may involve countries with different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.
When we transfer personal information internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards to ensure your information receives adequate protection, including:
- Standard contractual clauses approved by relevant data protection authorities
- Adequacy decisions recognizing equivalent levels of data protection
- Certification schemes and codes of conduct
- Binding corporate rules for intra-group transfers
We are committed to ensuring that international transfers of your personal information comply with applicable data protection laws and maintain appropriate levels of security and privacy protection.
Contact Us About Privacy
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
Phone: +44 203 149 2673
Email: info@hsbhub.com
Address: 45 Kennington Park Road, London SE11 4JY, UK
We are committed to addressing your privacy concerns promptly and will respond to your inquiries within the timeframes required by applicable law.