Privacy Policy

Introduction

BrightShine Institute ("we", "us", or "the Institute") is committed to protecting the privacy of our students and applicants. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use and protect it, with whom it may be shared, and your rights regarding your information.

Information We Collect

We collect the personal information necessary to process course applications, manage enrolment, and meet regulatory obligations. This may include:

• Full name and date of birth
• Contact information (email address, telephone number, postal address)
• Academic records and supporting documents (transcripts, certificates)
• Payment and billing information

How We Use Your Information

We use personal data for legitimate administrative and educational purposes, including to:

• Process course registrations and payments
• Communicate course schedules, updates, and important announcements
• Maintain accurate student records and academic history
• Comply with legal, regulatory, and reporting obligations

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not disclose your personal information to third-party services for their own purposes. Access to personal data is limited to authorized Institute staff and is granted only when necessary for administrative, academic, or compliance purposes. We will only share personal data with external parties where required by law or where you have provided explicit consent.

Data Security

We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. While we strive to protect data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or to meet legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations. When personal data is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our records-retention procedures.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or update of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal or contractual retention requirements)
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent (noting that withdrawal may affect your ability to enrol or participate in courses)

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond to requests in accordance with applicable law.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any material changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact: