Effective Date: July 23, 2025
Website: https://lms.cpva.info/
The Certified Patent Valuation Analyst (CPVA) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our online learning management system (LMS).
By accessing or using our site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information
When you register for a course, request sample reports, or contact us, we may collect:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Billing address
- Company or organisation (if applicable)
- Payment information (processed securely via third-party providers)
Usage Information
We may also collect non-identifiable data such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Date and time of visits
- Course progress and activity
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To process your course registration and payments
- To provide access to purchased courses and track progress
- To communicate with you regarding your account or support inquiries
- To improve our website and user experience
- To send updates, offers, or newsletters (you can unsubscribe anytime)
- To provide information or samples of Patent Valuation Reports if requested
- To comply with legal obligations
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your information with:
- Service providers (e.g., payment processors, LMS tools, email platforms) who help us operate the platform
- Legal or regulatory authorities, if required by law
- Business partners, only with your consent, for services related to patent valuation or investment banking inquiries
4. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information, including:
- SSL encryption for secure transactions
- Secure payment gateways (e.g., PayPal, Stripe)
- Limited access to personal data by authorised personnel only
Despite these measures, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Recognise you when you return to the site
- Track course activity and login sessions
- Improve user experience
You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies at any time.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access or update your personal information
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict certain data uses
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
7. Retention of Data
We retain your information for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfil the purposes described above
- Comply with legal or accounting obligations
- Support ongoing course access or certificates
8. Links to Other Sites
Our site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., Merit Investment Bank, PayPal). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our platform is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the site indicates your acceptance of the revised terms.