Privacy Policy

Website: CIQHR.com

Organization: CIQHR – Centre for International Qualifications in Human Resources

1. Introduction

CIQHR ("CIQHR," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors, learners, trainers, affiliates, partners, clients, and other individuals who interact with our website, programs, services, training courses, certifications, events, digital platforms, and communications.

This Privacy Policy describes how information may be collected, used, processed, stored, disclosed, and protected in connection with CIQHR services, including but not limited to the Lead HR Consultancy (LHRC) Program, train-the-trainer programs, certification programs, consulting activities, memberships, events, webinars, assessments, and online learning platforms.

By accessing our website or using our services, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We May Collect

We may collect information including:

Personal Information

Name

Job title

Employer name

Email address

Telephone number

Country and region

Professional background

Educational information

Training history

Certification records

Business Information

Company name

Industry

Business contact details

Organizational requirements

Training inquiries

Technical Information

IP address

Browser type

Device information

Cookies

Website usage data

Analytics information

Referral sources

Learning & Assessment Information

Course registrations

Attendance records

Assessment results

Assignments

Participation records

Certification status

3. How We Use Information

Information may be used to:

Deliver training services

Process registrations

Issue certificates

Verify participation

Improve programs

Respond to inquiries

Communicate program updates

Conduct research and analytics

Support customer service

Maintain security

Prevent fraud and abuse

Comply with legal obligations

Protect CIQHR's rights and interests

4. LHRC Program and Training Data

Participants in the LHRC Program and other CIQHR programs acknowledge that educational records, participation data, assessments, assignments, attendance information, and certification records may be maintained by CIQHR for administrative, verification, quality assurance, compliance, and business continuity purposes.

Completion of any CIQHR program does not create any employment relationship, agency relationship, partnership, franchise, regulated professional status, statutory license, or government authorization.

5. Trainer, Affiliate, and Partner Information

CIQHR may collect and process information relating to trainers, consultants, affiliated organizations, resellers, training partners, and business collaborators for purposes including:

Program administration

Quality assurance

Contract management

Certification management

Marketing collaboration

Compliance verification

Partnership administration

Nothing within this Privacy Policy creates any employment relationship between CIQHR and any independent trainer, affiliate, consultant, or partner.

6. Marketing Communications

CIQHR may send communications regarding:

Training opportunities

Educational resources

Events

Certifications

Memberships

Program updates

Industry insights

Recipients may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time, subject to operational and legal requirements.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

CIQHR may use:

Cookies

Analytics tools

Session tracking

Performance monitoring tools

Marketing technologies

These technologies help improve website functionality, user experience, security, and service delivery.

Users may adjust browser settings to manage cookies; however, certain website functions may be affected.

8. Disclosure of Information

CIQHR may disclose information:

To service providers

To technology vendors

To learning management system providers

To payment processors

To quality assurance bodies when applicable

To legal authorities when required by law

To protect rights, safety, security, or property

CIQHR does not sell personal information to third parties.

9. International Data Processing

CIQHR operates internationally. Information may be stored, transferred, processed, or accessed in multiple jurisdictions where CIQHR, its service providers, affiliates, trainers, or technology partners operate.

Users acknowledge that privacy protections may differ between jurisdictions.

10. Data Retention

CIQHR may retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to:

Provide services

Verify certifications

Maintain business records

Resolve disputes

Enforce agreements

Meet legal obligations

Protect legitimate business interests

Certain records may be retained indefinitely where necessary for certification verification, audit trails, legal compliance, historical records, fraud prevention, or business continuity.

11. Intellectual Property Protection

All LHRC materials, CIQHR materials, training content, frameworks, templates, methodologies, forms, checklists, assessments, presentations, guides, toolkits, systems, processes, trademarks, logos, and educational resources remain the property of their respective owners unless expressly stated otherwise.

Participation in any program does not transfer ownership rights.

Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, publication, resale, reverse engineering, recording, or commercial exploitation may be prohibited and may result in legal action.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, CIQHR, its directors, officers, employees, trainers, affiliates, consultants, partners, licensors, contractors, and representatives shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, business, reputational, operational, educational, financial, employment-related, or economic damages arising from:

Use of the website

Participation in programs

Reliance on training materials

Certification outcomes

Employment outcomes

Business decisions

Professional decisions

Third-party actions

Technology interruptions

Data transmission issues

All services are provided on an "as available" and "as is" basis.

13. No Professional Advice

Content provided through CIQHR programs, including LHRC, is intended for educational and professional development purposes only.

Nothing on the website or within any program constitutes:

Legal advice

Tax advice

Accounting advice

Financial advice

Regulatory advice

Employment law advice

Professional licensing advice

Users should seek qualified professional advisors where appropriate.

14. Security

CIQHR implements reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information.

However, no website, platform, transmission method, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Users acknowledge and accept such risks.

15. Third-Party Services

The website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, applications, payment providers, social media services, or learning technologies.

CIQHR is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security, or operations of third-party services.

Users should review the privacy policies of those third parties independently.

16. Children's Privacy

CIQHR services are intended for adults and professional audiences.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children that is prohibited by applicable law.

17. Changes to this Policy

CIQHR reserves the right to modify, update, revise, replace, or amend this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice.

The latest version published on the website shall govern future use.

18. Contact Information

Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed through the contact information provided on CIQHR.com.

By accessing CIQHR.com, registering for a program, attending training, downloading materials, subscribing to communications, or otherwise engaging with CIQHR services, users acknowledge that they have read, understood, and accepted this Privacy Policy.