Last updated: May 1, 2024 

International Anti Crime Academy BV (hereinafter: "IACA" or "we") is a private limited company that focuses on vocational training in (digital) investigation and security. This privacy policy describes how IACA, as the controller, collects, uses, and processes personal data from individuals who visit our website and use our services, as well as personal data collected from business partners, survey responses, or contest entries. 

Scope and processing of personal data

By "websites," we mean anti-crime-academy.com and other IACA-operated websites that link to this privacy policy. To provide you with services, we must process personal data. In some cases, we may share your personal data with third parties to assist us in providing our services. If you are unwilling to provide your personal data and have it shared with third parties as described in this privacy policy, you may not be able to use our services. 

Basis for processing

In most cases, we process your data based on your consent or because it's necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations to you. While consent isn't required, not allowing us to process your personal data may limit your access to certain services. 

Third party websites

Our websites may contain links to third-party websites not operated by IACA. We encourage you to consult the privacy statements of these websites to understand how your data is handled. 

Collection of personal data 

When you register for a course or contact us, you will be asked to provide personal information. We also collect data about how you interact with our services. We may also obtain information about you from our business partners or other third parties.

Automatic data collection

We may automatically receive and collect certain data through website analytics, information from your internet browser when you visit our websites, and the use of cookies. This may include personally identifiable information such as your name and email address, as well as other non-identifying information. 

Information provided by you 

The personal data we process about you includes your name, gender, date of birth, place of birth, address, IP address, email address, telephone number(s), address, company, department, position, industry, organizational affiliations, geographic region, and other personal data you actively provide, for example, through correspondence and by phone. We also process and store data related to training assignments, including assessment scores, registration for webcasts and events, and your use of content offered on our websites. 

When you use our websites

We use various technologies to collect information from your computer or device and track your activities on our websites. The following types of information are automatically collected: your IP address, browser type and language, access times, the contents of cookies your browser has accepted but not deleted, referring or exit website addresses, internet service provider, date/time, operating system, language and location preferences, and system configuration information. 

Cookies

During your visit to our websites, we may place one or more cookies on your computer or device to facilitate your access to our site and personalize your online experience. These cookies may be related to tools like Google Analytics and similar technologies. We also automatically collect information about your online activities on our site through cookies, such as the web pages you visit and the links you click. For more detailed information, please refer to our Cookie Policy .

Other technologies

We use standard internet technologies, such as web beacons, session replay scripts, and similar tools, to track your use of our websites. Web beacons, which are small graphics files with unique identifiers, have functions similar to cookies. Unlike cookies that are stored on your computer's hard drive, pixel tags are embedded invisibly on web pages. We use these technologies in connection with our websites to track user activity, improve advertising, personalize and manage content, and collect usage data. Additionally, we may use these technologies in HTML emails to monitor email response rates, email views, and email forwarding. Session replay software scripts record user interactions with the websites, such as keystrokes, mouse movements and clicks, navigation within and across web pages, and interactions with menus, banners, forms, and fields. By using our websites, you consent to the collection and disclosure of this information. 

Information collected from other sources

In cases where your employer sponsors your training and shares your personal data with us, IACA acts as a data controller alongside your employer. We will work with your employer to handle any data rights requests. Your data and training results will be shared with your employer, and we will process the information in accordance with this privacy policy. 

How we use personal data 

We use the personal data we collect about you for various purposes. The legal basis for processing personal data depends on the context in which it is collected. 

The information collected about you will be used as follows: 

• Delivery of the requested services 
• Managing your account and providing customer support   
• Conducting research and analysis to understand your usage patterns and interests in our services, content and products, as well as offerings from other parties 
• Communicating with you by email, post, telephone, our websites, applications and/or mobile devices about products, services or resources that may be of interest to you, either from us or other third parties 
• Enforcement of our terms 
• Business management and performance of functions described to you when collecting the data 
• Compliance with legal obligations 
• Occasional notifications about special sales or services to personalize your IACA experience (you can unsubscribe at any time) 
• Processing payments for purchases or sales on our websites, prevention and detection of potential fraudulent transactions, and general business management 
• Research and development: We may analyze personal data to improve our courses, training materials, teaching methods and our general educational offerings 
• Recruitment and Hiring: In cases where individuals apply for a job or instructor position at IACA, we may collect personal information for recruitment, evaluation, and on-boarding purposes 
• Business Operations: We may use personal data for internal administrative purposes, such as record keeping, accounting, auditing, and managing contractual relationships 

Storage of personal data 

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide you with our services and to comply with legal obligations. For personal data we process on behalf of business partners or employers, retention is in accordance with the terms of our agreement with them. 

Disclosure of personal data

We share or disclose your personal data under the following circumstances: 

Authorized Service Providers: 

We engage third-party service providers to perform various functions, such as order fulfillment, payment processing, materials delivery, telephone service, customer service, marketing, business and sales support, and website support. These service providers may have access to personal information necessary to perform their designated functions but may not share or use the information for other purposes. IACA does not commercially sell your personal information to third parties . In addition, we share personal information with third parties, such as testing institutes and certification bodies, who need this information to enable and validate participation in exams and certification programs. These third parties are also bound by strict confidentiality obligations and may not use the information for any other purpose.

Co-organizers: 

Certain IACA training courses are co-organized by external organizations. When you register for an event, the co-organizing organization may access your registration information with your express permission.  

Business partners: 

With your consent, when you make purchases or participate in promotions offered through our websites, we may share personal information with the companies we partner with to provide you with these services.  

Business transfers: 

In the event of an actual or proposed merger, sale, asset transfer, acquisition, financing, restructuring, bankruptcy, or similar event affecting all or a portion of our business, we may disclose and/or transfer personal data as part of such a transaction. This includes conducting related due diligence as permitted by law. 

Protection of our rights: 

We may disclose personal information if we believe it is necessary to respond to claims brought against us, comply with legal process (such as subpoenas or court orders), enforce or administer our agreements and terms, prevent fraud, assess risks and conduct investigations, and protect the rights, property, or safety of our company, customers, or others. 

Other situations: 

We may also disclose your information when required to do so by law, in response to a court order, or to prevent or detect crime. 

Anonymized and non-personal information: 

Under the circumstances described in this Policy, we may share aggregated and non-personal information we collect. When we anonymize personal data, we have taken the necessary measures as required by law to ensure that the anonymized data cannot be associated with an individual or customer. We retain and use such data only in anonymized form and will not attempt to identify it unless legally permitted. 

In general, we may disclose the following categories of personal data for the purposes mentioned above: 

• Name, contact details and other identification data 
• Customer data 
• Protected classifications 
• Commercial information   
• Usage data 
• Audio, video and other electronic data 
• Educational information 
• Profiles and derived data 

Your privacy rights 

Access to your information: 

You can update your personal data by contacting us.  

Erasure, correction or transfer of your data: 

You have the right to request the erasure, correction, or portability of your data. You can submit a request by contacting us at info@anti-crime-academy.com. We will process your request promptly, but please note that we must retain certain information for legal reasons. 

Logout: 

We will not share your personal data without your consent, unless it is necessary to provide you with services. You can opt out of non-essential uses of your data at any time by following the "Unsubscribe" link in the footer of our communications or on our websites. You can also contact us for further assistance. Please note that even if you opt out of promotional communications, you may continue to receive business emails and notifications. 

Additional information for residents of certain jurisdictions: 

For residents of the European Union / European Economic Area: 

If you reside in the European Union or the European Economic Area, our use of your information is subject to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The legal basis for processing your personal data depends on the specific context in which we collect it, as described above. Under the GDPR, you have various rights, including the right to access, rectify, erase, or port your data. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your national supervisory authority, the Dutch Data Protection Authority, and with our Data Protection Officer as the first point of contact.   

To exercise your rights, you can contact us at info@anti-crime-academy.com. Please be aware that your personal data may be transferred, stored, and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions outside the EU/EEA. We will take appropriate measures to protect your data. 

For residents of the United Kingdom: 

If you reside in the UK, our use of your data is subject to the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. The legal basis and your rights are largely equivalent to those under the GDPR for EU/EEA residents, as described above. You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority. 

For residents of other countries outside the EU/EEA/UK: 

For residents of other countries outside the EU/EEA, we will process your personal data in accordance with applicable law in your country of residence. We will adhere to generally accepted data protection principles, including collecting only necessary data, using data for legitimate purposes, ensuring data is accurate and up-to-date, limiting data storage to the required period, implementing security measures, and respecting your privacy rights. 

Please contact us at info@anti-crime-academy.com if you have any questions about the processing of your personal data in your specific jurisdiction. We will provide you with the necessary information and take any additional steps to comply with applicable law. 

Children's data 

When IACA collects personal data from or about children under 16, we obtain appropriate parental consent to process their data. It is important to note that IACA's products and services are not directed to children under 16. We do not intentionally collect personal data from children under 16, nor do we provide such data to third parties. If we learn that we have received personal data from someone under 16, we will take steps to delete that data from our files. If you believe that IACA has collected personal data from individuals under 16, please contact us at info@anti-crime-academy.com.

Security 

We understand the importance of protecting your personal data and take appropriate measures to secure it. However, it's important to remember that the internet is a global communications platform that is not immune to threats, viruses, and unauthorized access. While we strive to ensure the security of your personal data at all times and under all circumstances, we cannot guarantee absolute security. 

Contact 

If you have any questions, comments or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data by International Anti Crime Academy BV, please contact us at: 

International Anti Crime Academy BV   

Ericsson Street 2 

5121 ML Rijen 

info@anti-crime-academy.com 

We will answer your questions and handle requests to the best of our ability in accordance with applicable privacy laws and regulations. 

Version: May 1, 2024 

This Cookie Statement provides an overview of the different types of cookies and similar technologies used on anti-crime-academy.com, and other domains managed by International Anti Crime Academy BV (collectively referred to as “IACA”). 

Definition of a cookie: 

Cookies are small text files that websites transfer to your device to store and sometimes collect information about your website usage. This information may include details such as the time you spend on websites, pages visited, language preferences, and other traffic data. We use this information for security purposes, to improve navigation, enhance the presentation of information, personalize user experiences, and recognize devices to facilitate website use. We also collect statistical data about website usage to improve design and functionality, understand usage patterns, and resolve related queries.

There are different types of cookies, including: 

• First-party cookies, placed directly by IACA 
• Third-party cookies, placed on our behalf by advertisers and data analysis companies 
• Session cookies, which only remain active while your browser is open and are automatically deleted when you close your browser 
• Persistent cookies, which remain even after you close your browser, for example to recognize your device when you reopen your browser 

Types of cookies used: 

The following list describes the different types of cookies and similar technologies that may be used on our websites. Where third-party cookies are used, a link to the respective third party's cookie policy is provided. If personal information (information that identifies you as an individual or is related to an identifiable individual) is collected through cookies, our Privacy Notice applies and supplements this Cookie Notice. 

Strictly Necessary Cookies: 

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions made by the user which require a specific service, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. Although you have the option to set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, some parts of the site may not function properly. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information. 

Statistics Cookies: 

These cookies allow us to track and analyze the number of visits and traffic sources so we can effectively measure and improve the performance of our site. They provide valuable insights into the popularity of specific pages and visitor navigation patterns. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and anonymized so that individual users are not identified. If you do not consent to these cookies, we will not be able to determine whether you have visited our site, and its performance will not be monitored. 

Marketing Cookies: 

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by these companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store personally identifiable information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising. 

How can I manage cookies?

You have the freedom to choose whether or not to accept cookies. To update your cookie preferences, click the "Withdraw consent" button. 

Updates to our Cookie Statement

We may periodically update this Cookie Statement. Please refer to the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page to determine the most recent revision. If we make significant changes to this Cookie Statement, we will notify you during your next visit to one of our websites. 

Contact and comments

If you have any questions or comments about this Cookie Statement, please contact us at info@anti-crime-academy.com.