Online Vet Training is an initiative of Geert Paes and is committed to respecting the privacy of all visitors to this website. We ensure that any personal information you provide is handled with care, confidentiality, and in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

This privacy statement applies to all website visits, transactions, and interactions with Online Vet Training, regardless of the user’s country of residence.

Legal Basis

This privacy policy has been prepared in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other globally recognized data protection frameworks, including but not limited to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA, Canada) and relevant U.S. state privacy laws where applicable.

Personal Data We Collect

Online Vet Training may process personal data that you provide directly or indirectly through the use ((of our website, services, or contact forms. The personal data we may collect includes:
– First and last name
– Mailing address
– Telephone number
– Email address
– Bank or payment account details
– Additional information relevant to the service you request

This data is used for:
– Contacting you by phone, email, or post if requested
– Providing access to services or products you have purchased
– Sending service updates or communications
– Distributing newsletters, if you have explicitly opted in (unsubscribe at any time via the link in the newsletter)

We will retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable laws.

Data Sharing with Third Parties

We will never sell your personal data to third parties. We will only share your information with third parties when:
– It is necessary for the performance of a service or contract you have requested, and only with your explicit consent
– We are legally obliged to do so (e.g. under tax or law enforcement obligations)

If we engage third-party service providers (e.g. for payment processing, email distribution, or hosting), we will ensure that appropriate data protection agreements are in place.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
– Access your personal data
– Correct inaccurate or outdated data
– Request deletion of your data
– Restrict or object to the processing of your data
– Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
– File a complaint with your national data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via email at info@onlinevettraining.com. We will respond as soon as possible, and in any case within 30 calendar days.

We may ask you to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

Security of Your Data

Online Vet Training takes appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. We regularly review our security protocols and access control policies to ensure your data is protected.

Cookies and Third-Party Content

Cookies are small files placed on your device to store user preferences or track website activity.

– Online Vet Training does not use tracking cookies or place cookies directly through this website.
– However, embedded third-party services (e.g. Facebook, LinkedIn) may use cookies for social media sharing or analytics purposes. We encourage you to consult their respective privacy policies to understand how they process data.

International Data Transfers

Online Vet Training is based in Canada and may store or process your personal data on servers located outside of the European Economic Area (EEA), including in Canada and the United States.
Where personal data originating from the EEA is transferred to a country without an adequacy decision by the European Commission, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as the use of Standard Contractual Clauses or other legally recognized mechanisms.

By using our services or submitting your personal data, you explicitly consent to the transfer, storage, and processing of your information in jurisdictions outside your country of residence, in accordance with this privacy policy.

Jurisdiction and Applicable Law

This privacy policy is governed by the laws of the Province of British Columbia, Canada, and is designed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) and other applicable international privacy standards.
By using our services, you agree that any disputes arising from or related to this policy will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in British Columbia, Canada.

Children’s Privacy

Online Vet Training does not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from individuals under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under this age, we will take immediate steps to delete such information.
If you believe that we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us at info@onlinevettraining.be.

Analytics and Tracking

We may use third-party analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to better understand how users interact with our website and services. These tools may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
This data is used in aggregate to improve the functionality and performance of our platform. We do not use this information to personally identify you.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, or as required by applicable law. Examples include:
– Contact form submissions: retained for up to 12 months after last contact
– Newsletter subscriptions: until you unsubscribe
– Financial or transaction data: retained for a minimum of 7 years for accounting and tax compliance

Changes to this Privacy Policy

Online Vet Training reserves the right to modify this privacy policy at any time. Updates will be published on this page, and your continued use of the website constitutes your acceptance of any such changes.

We recommend reviewing this privacy policy periodically to stay informed.

Disclaimer

The content on this website, including any Learning Materials, is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute professional, legal, or medical advice. While efforts are made to keep the content accurate and up to date, no guarantees are provided regarding its completeness, reliability, or applicability.
Online Vet Training disclaims any liability for direct, indirect, or consequential damages arising from the use of this site or any of its content.

Questions?

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or the way we handle your data, please contact us at:

info@onlinevettraining.com