Interpretation and Definitions
Interpretation
The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.
Definitions
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:
- Account means a unique account created for You to access our Service or parts of our Service.
- Company (referred to as either “the Company”, “We”, “Us” or “Our” in this Agreement) refers to Polytechnic Institute of Technology, Level 16, 233 Castlereagh Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000.
- Cookies are small files placed on Your device by a website, containing the details of Your browsing history among other uses.
- Country refers to: Victoria, Australia.
- Device means any device that can access the Service such as a computer, cellphone or digital tablet.
- Personal Data is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
- Service refers to the Website.
- Service Provider means any natural or legal person who processes the data on behalf of the Company.
- Usage Data refers to data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself.
- Website refers to Polytechnic Institute of Technology, accessible from pia.edu.au.
- You means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company/legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service.
Collecting and Using Your Personal Data
Types of Data Collected
Personal Data
While using Our Service, We may ask You to provide Us with personally identifiable information, such as:
- Email address
- First name and last name
- Phone number
- Usage Data
Usage Data
Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Service. It may include:
- IP address
- Browser type/version
- Pages visited, time/date, time spent
- Device identifiers and diagnostic data
- Mobile device details (ID, OS, browser, etc.)
Tracking Technologies and Cookies
We use Cookies and similar technologies to track activity and store information.
- Cookies/Browser Cookies – Small files placed on Your Device.
- Flash Cookies – Local stored objects used to remember preferences.
- Web Beacons – Small electronic files used for analytics and statistics.
Types of Cookies used:
- Necessary / Essential Cookies (Session) – Enable core functionality, prevent fraud.
- Cookies Policy / Notice Acceptance Cookies (Persistent) – Track consent.
- Functionality Cookies (Persistent) – Remember preferences (e.g. login, language).
Use of Your Personal Data
The Company may use Personal Data for:
- Providing and maintaining the Service
- Managing Your Account
- Performing contracts
- Communicating with You (email, phone, notifications)
- Providing news, offers, promotions
- Managing Your requests
- Business transfers (merger, sale, restructuring)
- Other purposes (analysis, trends, marketing effectiveness)
Sharing situations:
- With Service Providers
- For business transfers
- With Affiliates
- With Business Partners
- With other users (in public areas)
- With Your consent
Retention of Your Personal Data
We retain Personal Data only as long as necessary to:
- Meet legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce agreements/policies
Usage Data is generally retained for shorter periods, unless required for security, functionality, or legal reasons.
Transfer of Your Personal Data
Your data may be transferred to and maintained on computers outside of Your state/country. We ensure adequate safeguards and security during such transfers.
Disclosure of Your Personal Data
- Business Transactions – Data may be transferred in mergers, acquisitions, or sales.
- Law Enforcement – May be disclosed if required by law or government authorities.
- Other Legal Requirements – May disclose to:
- Comply with obligations
- Protect rights/property
- Investigate wrongdoing
- Ensure user/public safety
- Protect against legal liability
Security of Your Personal Data
We strive to protect Your Personal Data with commercially acceptable means, but no online method is 100% secure.
Children’s Privacy
- Service not directed at under 13s.
- We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
- Parents/guardians should contact us if aware of such collection.
- Parental consent may be required in certain jurisdictions.
Links to Other Websites
Our Service may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their policies or practices.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Policy. Notice will be provided via:
- Posting on this page
- Email and/or service notice
- Updating the “Last updated” date
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us:
- By email: info@pia.edu.au
