Privacy Policy

# Privacy Policy for International Transnational Education Association (ITEA)

[Effective Date: 1st Sept 2024]

The International Transnational Education Association (ITEA) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with the Malaysian Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA) and other relevant data protection laws. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website and services.

 1. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data from you:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, job title, and affiliation
• Professional Information: Qualifications, work history, and institutional affiliation for membership, event registration, and collaboration purposes.
• Payment Information: Billing address, payment card details, and transaction history for event registrations, membership fees, or donations.
• Website Usage Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and user activity collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.

2. Purpose of Collecting Personal Data

We collect and process your personal data for the following purposes:

• To process your membership applications, event registrations, and payments.
• To communicate with you regarding ITEA activities, events, programs, and updates.
• To provide personalized services, resources, and networking opportunities.
• To respond to your inquiries and support requests.
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
• For internal record-keeping, research, and analysis to improve our services and website functionality.

3. Consent

By providing your personal data to us and using our website, you consent to the processing of your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.

4. Disclosure of Personal Data

We may disclose your personal data to:

• Third-Party Service Providers: Trusted partners who assist us in operating our website, processing transactions, or providing services related to ITEA events and activities (e.g., event organizers, and payment processors).
• Affiliated Institutions: For educational collaborations, research, or event partnerships.
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our legal rights, enforce our policies, or ensure the safety of our users and the public.
  We ensure that all third parties with whom we share your data adhere to appropriate data protection and confidentiality standards.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. These measures include encryption, secure servers, and limited access to personal information to authorized personnel only.

6. Retention of Personal Data

We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Once your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Rights

Under the PDPA, you have the following rights:

• Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: You may request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data
• Withdrawal of Consent: You can withdraw your consent to the use of your data, subject to legal or contractual limitations.
• Complaints: If you believe that your data has been processed unlawfully, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authorities.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website to enhance user experience, analyze website traffic, and gather data on user preferences. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit your access to certain features of our website.

9. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites that ITEA does not operate. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites and recommend that you review their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

ITEA may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, best practices, or our operations. Any changes will be posted on our website with the updated effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

International Transnational Education Association (ITEA)
+60 3 4810 4580
admin@eduicccm.net
Block B-9-7, Megan Avenue II, No.12, Jalan Yap Kwan Seng, 50450 KL, Malaysia.

By continuing to use our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

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This policy ensures compliance with Malaysian data protection laws and outlines how ITEA handles personal data on its website.