Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2025

kyronafilo operates in accordance with Australian privacy legislation, including the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles. We're serious about protecting your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, store, and handle your data when you interact with our business education programs.

Information We Collect

When you engage with our educational services, we collect different types of information depending on how you interact with us. Not all visitors provide the same data, and we only ask for what's necessary.

Personal Details You Share

This includes information you actively provide when registering for programs, contacting us, or participating in our learning activities:

  • Full name and contact details (email, phone number)
  • Professional background and current employment status
  • Educational history and qualifications
  • Payment information for program enrollment
  • Business information if you're registering through a company
  • Program preferences and learning goals

Automatically Collected Data

Our website collects certain technical information automatically. This helps us understand how people use our platform and where we can improve:

  • IP addresses and device information
  • Browser type and operating system details
  • Pages visited and time spent on different sections
  • Referral sources that brought you to our site
  • Click patterns and navigation paths

Learning Platform Data

If you enroll in our programs, we track your progress and engagement. This data helps us personalize your learning experience and provide relevant support:

  • Course completion rates and module progress
  • Assignment submissions and assessment results
  • Discussion forum participation
  • Resource downloads and material access
  • Communication with instructors and peers

How We Use Your Information

We're pretty straightforward about this. Your data serves specific purposes related to delivering quality education and maintaining our relationship with you.

Primary Purpose: Everything we collect primarily supports your educational journey. We use your information to deliver courses, track progress, provide support, and improve our programs.

Educational Delivery

  • Processing enrollments and managing course access
  • Delivering learning materials and resources
  • Tracking your progress through programs
  • Providing personalized feedback and support
  • Issuing certificates and credentials upon completion

Communication and Support

  • Responding to your inquiries and support requests
  • Sending program updates and important notifications
  • Sharing relevant educational opportunities
  • Conducting satisfaction surveys and gathering feedback
  • Maintaining ongoing relationships with alumni

Business Operations

  • Processing payments and managing billing
  • Maintaining accurate records for compliance
  • Analyzing program effectiveness and engagement
  • Improving our platform and learning experience
  • Meeting legal and regulatory requirements

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We don't sell your personal information. Period. But we do work with service providers who help us deliver our programs, and there are situations where we're legally required to share information.

Service Providers We Work With

These organizations help us run our platform and deliver educational services. They only access information necessary for their specific function:

  • Learning management system providers for course delivery
  • Payment processors for secure financial transactions
  • Email service providers for communication
  • Cloud storage providers for data hosting
  • Analytics services for platform improvement
  • Customer support tools for service delivery

Legal Requirements

Sometimes Australian law requires us to disclose information. We'll share your data when:

  • We receive valid legal requests from authorities
  • It's necessary to comply with court orders or subpoenas
  • We need to protect our legal rights or property
  • There's a genuine threat to safety that requires disclosure
  • Regulatory bodies request information for compliance audits

Business Transfers

If kyronafilo merges with another organization or our business is acquired, your information would transfer to the new entity. We'd notify you of any such change and how it affects your data.

Your Privacy Rights

Under Australian privacy law, you have specific rights regarding your personal information. We respect these rights and make it easy for you to exercise them.

Access Your Data

You can request a copy of all personal information we hold about you. We'll provide this within 30 days of your request.

Correct Information

If details we hold are inaccurate or outdated, you can request corrections. We'll update our records promptly.

Delete Your Data

You can ask us to delete your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements we must meet.

Restrict Processing

You can limit how we use your information in certain situations, though this might affect service delivery.

Object to Processing

You can object to specific uses of your data, particularly for marketing communications.

Data Portability

Request your data in a commonly used, machine-readable format to transfer to another service provider.

How to Exercise Your Rights: Contact our privacy team at support@kyronafilo.com with your request. We'll verify your identity and respond within the timeframes required by Australian privacy legislation. Most requests are handled within 30 days.

Data Security Measures

Protecting your information matters to us. We've implemented multiple layers of security to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss of your data.

Technical Safeguards

  • Industry-standard encryption for data transmission (TLS 1.3)
  • Encrypted storage for sensitive personal information
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
  • Firewalls and intrusion detection systems
  • Secure backup systems with redundancy
  • Multi-factor authentication for staff access

Administrative Controls

  • Strict access controls limiting who can view your data
  • Regular staff training on privacy and security practices
  • Comprehensive data handling policies and procedures
  • Incident response plans for potential breaches
  • Contractual obligations with all service providers

Physical Security

Our Newcastle office maintains physical security measures including restricted access areas, surveillance systems, and secure document storage. Digital backups are stored in Australian data centers with appropriate security certifications.

Data Retention and Deletion

We don't keep your information forever. Our retention periods balance your privacy rights with legitimate business needs and legal requirements.

Information Type Retention Period Reason
Enrollment Records 7 years after completion Regulatory compliance and credential verification
Financial Records 7 years from transaction Australian taxation requirements
Course Progress Data Duration of enrollment plus 2 years Educational support and certificate issuance
Marketing Communications Until you opt out Ongoing relationship management
Support Inquiries 3 years from last contact Service quality and issue resolution
Website Analytics 26 months Platform improvement and trend analysis

After retention periods expire, we securely delete or anonymize your information. Some data may be retained longer if required by law or legitimate legal claims.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to function properly and improve your experience. You have control over how these work on your device.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to work. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure areas access, and form submission. You can't disable these through our system.

Functional Cookies: These remember your preferences and choices to provide enhanced features. Examples include language preferences, login status, and customized content display.

Analytics Cookies: We use these to understand how visitors interact with our site. This information helps us improve the user experience and identify technical issues.

Marketing Cookies: These track your activity across websites to deliver relevant advertising. We only use these with your explicit consent.

Managing Cookie Preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or receive alerts before cookies are stored. Keep in mind that disabling certain cookies might affect website functionality.

International Data Transfers

While kyronafilo primarily operates within Australia, some of our service providers are located overseas. When your information leaves Australia, we ensure it receives adequate protection.

Where Data Might Go

Your information may be transferred to and stored in countries where our service providers operate, including the United States and the European Union. These transfers only occur with appropriate safeguards in place.

Protection Measures

  • Contractual clauses requiring equivalent privacy protection
  • Verification that recipient countries have adequate privacy laws
  • Regular audits of overseas service providers
  • Encryption during transfer and storage
  • Limited data sharing to only what's necessary

Children's Privacy

Our educational programs target adults in professional development contexts. We don't knowingly collect information from individuals under 18 years old without parental consent.

If we discover we've inadvertently collected data from someone under 18, we'll delete it promptly. Parents or guardians who believe we might have information about their child should contact us immediately at support@kyronafilo.com.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We update this policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we'll notify you through email or a prominent notice on our website.

The date at the top of this page shows when it was last updated. We encourage you to review this policy periodically, especially before providing new information or enrolling in programs.

Continued use of our services after policy changes indicates your acceptance of the updated terms. If you disagree with changes, you can request deletion of your data and discontinue using our services.

Making a Privacy Complaint

If you believe we've mishandled your personal information or breached Australian privacy law, you have the right to lodge a complaint.

Internal Complaint Process

  1. Contact our privacy team at support@kyronafilo.com with details of your concern
  2. We'll acknowledge your complaint within 5 business days
  3. We'll investigate the matter and respond within 30 days
  4. If you're unsatisfied with our response, you can request escalation to senior management

External Complaint Options

If our response doesn't resolve your concern, you can contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC):

  • Website: www.oaic.gov.au
  • Phone: 1300 363 992
  • Email: enquiries@oaic.gov.au

Contact Our Privacy Team

Questions about this policy or how we handle your information? We're here to help.

Email: support@kyronafilo.com

Phone: +61260438200

Mail: Privacy Officer, kyronafilo, Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia

We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 5 business days. For urgent matters affecting your rights or security, please indicate this in your subject line.