Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy — ASSL Learning Management System (LMS)

Last Updated: 2025-09-09
Provider: Amalgamated Security Services Limited (ASSL)
Contact: lms@assl.com | +1 (868) 626-2775

At Amalgamated Security Services Limited (ASSL), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information when you access the ASSL Learning Management System (LMS) or related websites and services.

By using our LMS, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our services.

1. What Is Personal Data?

“Personal Data” means any information that can identify you directly or indirectly, including but not limited to:

• Name, email address, username, password
• Mailing address, billing address, phone number
• Job title, occupation, or employer information
• Payment details (processed securely via third-party providers)
• IP address, device identifiers, and login data

2. How We Collect Personal Data

We collect information in the following ways:

• Account Registration: When you create an LMS account.
• Forms & Communication: When you submit inquiries, support tickets, or promotional entries.
• Transactions: When purchasing online courses, exams, or materials.
• Cookies & Analytics: Automatically through browser cookies, Google Analytics, and similar tools.
• Third Parties: From trusted partners or service providers who help us deliver LMS services (e.g., payment processors, email providers).

You may browse the public sections of our website without providing personal information. However, account creation and course enrollment require personal data.

3. Why We Collect Personal Data

We use your data to:

• Enable account access and provide online course services
• Process payments, invoices, and customer support requests
• Customize your learning experience on the LMS
• Prevent fraud, security breaches, or unauthorized access
• Fulfill legal, regulatory, tax, or audit obligations
• Send product updates, promotions, and newsletters (with your consent)
• Improve our website and content through analytics and usage tracking

4. Information Collected by Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services such as:

• Payment processors (e.g., Visa, MasterCard) to handle secure transactions
• Email providers (e.g., Mailchimp) to send communications
• Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) to track usage patterns

These providers may collect anonymized or aggregated data to help improve service delivery.

5. Sharing of Personal Data

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your data with:

• ASSL subsidiaries and affiliates for internal business purposes
• Trusted service providers who process payments, provide hosting, or deliver emails on our behalf
• Regulatory authorities if required by law or court order
• Business partners (only with your explicit consent for marketing or collaboration purposes)

In rare cases (e.g., mergers, acquisitions, or national security requirements), your data may be transferred in compliance with applicable laws.

6. Cookies & Site Functionality

Our LMS uses cookies to improve functionality and user experience. Cookies help us:

• Remember login credentials and site preferences
• Track usage statistics for content optimization
• Enhance speed and navigation

You can disable cookies in your browser, but certain site features may not work correctly.

7. Security of Your Information

We implement technical, organizational, and physical safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. These include:

• Encryption of sensitive data (e.g., passwords, payment details)
• Secure servers and firewalls
• Access controls and monitoring

Important: If you disclose personal data in public areas (e.g., forums, chat rooms), it may be viewed or collected by others. Always protect your LMS login credentials.

8. Children’s Privacy

The LMS is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn that a child has provided information, we will delete it immediately.

9. Access, Updates & Deletion

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Update or correct inaccurate information via your LMS profile
• Request deletion of your account and personal data (subject to legal retention requirements)

To request access, updates, or deletion, email lms@assl.com. Verified requests will be processed within 72 hours.

Retention: We keep personal data only as long as necessary for business, legal, or compliance purposes. Transaction records may be stored permanently for audit and tax reasons.

10. Marketing Communications

With your consent, we may contact you via:

• Email newsletters with updates, promotions, or course offerings
• Service announcements regarding LMS functionality

You may unsubscribe anytime using the opt-out link in emails or by contacting us directly.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect:

• Changes in laws and regulations (including GDPR and Trinidad and Tobago Data Protection laws)
• New LMS features, services, or third-party integrations

Updates will be posted on lms.assl.com. If significant changes are made, registered users will be notified by email. Continued use of our LMS indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

Amalgamated Security reserves the right to make changes to this policy statement from time to time without notice to you. We recommend that all visitors and users of this web site re-visit the Amalgamated Security Global Privacy and Data Protection Policy Statement page occasionally to learn of any new privacy practices or changes to our policy. Your continued use of the Amalgamated Security web sites indicates your acknowledgement and/or acceptance of any changes to the Amalgamated Security Global Privacy and Data Protection Policy Statement.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: lms@assl.com
Phone: +1 (868) 626-2775
Address: 12 Garden Road, San Juan, El Socorro, 280711