Privacy policy

Global Safety Academy (GSA)
Skill Up LLC (operating as Global Safety Academy)

Company: Skill Up LLC
Registration Number: 0450466060
Registered Address: 971 US Highway 202N, Ste N, Branchburg, NJ 08876, USA
Website: https://globalsafetyacademy.net
Contact Email: [email protected]

1. Introduction

Skill Up LLC (“Skill Up”, “we”, “our”, “us”), trading as Global Safety Academy (GSA), is committed to protecting your privacy and processing your personal data responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains:

  • What personal data we collect
  • How we use it
  • How we store, protect, and share it
  • Your rights under US, EU, UK, and global privacy frameworks

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal data to deliver our online learning services:

Account & Registration Data

  • Name, email, phone number
  • Username and password for LMS access
  • Company information if enrolling as a corporate user

Course Activity Data

  • LMS activity (progress, quiz responses, time spent, completion)
  • Certificates issued

Payment Data

  • Billing address
  • Payment method details (processed securely via Stripe or PayPal)

Technical & Analytics Data

  • IP address, device type, browser
  • Website navigation, cookies, and third-party tracking (Meta Pixel, Google Ads)

Communications

  • Emails, support requests, chat interactions

3. How We Use Your Data

We use personal data to:

  • Provide course access, assessments, and certification
  • Maintain and secure your account
  • Analyse learning progress for user experience improvements
  • Process payments and invoices
  • Communicate updates, newsletters, and promotional content (if consented)
  • Comply with legal obligations (e.g., US federal/state regulations, financial recordkeeping)

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR / Global Standards)

  • Contractual necessity: delivering purchased courses
  • Consent: marketing communications, cookies, and analytics
  • Legal obligation: recordkeeping and regulatory compliance
  • Legitimate interest: improving platform functionality and service

For CCPA/California users, we also provide the right to opt-out of personal information sale/marketing.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and tracking technologies:

  • Essential cookies for LMS login and security
  • Analytics cookies to track usage and improve services
  • Marketing cookies (Meta Pixel, Google Ads) for promotional campaigns

Users may accept, reject, or manage cookies via our banner. Cookie data may be transferred internationally under appropriate safeguards.

6. Sharing Your Information

We may share personal data with:

  • Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal)
  • LMS providers and hosting platforms
  • Analytics and marketing providers
  • Legal or regulatory authorities as required

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

7. Certificates & Permanent Records

  • Certificates are issued upon course completion.
  • Certificates are stored permanently for validation purposes.
  • Verification of certificates may be required for corporate or compliance purposes.

8. Retention of Data

  • Account and course data: retained for duration of active enrollment + 7 years for audit and compliance.
  • Certificate records: retained permanently.
  • Analytics: aggregated or anonymized where possible.

9. Security of Data

  • Technical measures: encryption, secure login, firewall protection
  • Organisational measures: restricted access, staff training
  • While we aim to protect your data, no system is 100% secure

10. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

GDPR / UK / EU

  • Access, correction, deletion
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent

CCPA / California

  • Right to opt-out of personal data sale
  • Right to request disclosure of collected information
  • Right to request deletion (with exceptions for certification validation and legal compliance)

Note: The “right to be forgotten” may be limited where certificate validation requires permanent storage.

Requests should be sent to: [email protected]

11. Children's Privacy

Our platform is intended for users 18+. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

12. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed or stored outside your country of residence (e.g., US, EU servers). We ensure appropriate safeguards for cross-border transfers.

13. Third-Party Services

We integrate third-party services for:

  • Payments (Stripe, PayPal)
  • LMS hosting
  • Marketing and analytics

These services process data under their own privacy policies.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updated versions will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

15. Contact

Skill Up LLC (trading as Global Safety Academy)
971 US Highway 202N, Ste N, Branchburg, NJ 08876, USA
Email: [email protected]