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Privacy policy

How information provided through the QAC website is used and how to raise a privacy request.

Privacy enquiries

info@qacab.com
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Handling personal information

How information is collected, used and addressed in privacy requests

01

Information collected

The contact form collects your name, email address, organization, subject, and message. The accreditation application collects organization and contact details, address, selected program, scope, site and employee counts, assessment preferences, and that supports notes.

Avoid sending unnecessary sensitive personal information in free-text fields. The accreditation application on this website does not collect card numbers.

  • Consult details and information included in your enquiry.
  • Organizational information, proposed accreditation scope, and assessment preferences included in application records.
02

Use of information

Submitted information is used to respond to inquiries, review accreditation applications, communicate about assessment arrangements, and maintain relevant administrative records. Further information may be requested when needed for an assessment.

  • Reply to enquiries and coordinate application review.
  • Assist with assessment communication and relevant administrative records.
03

Confidentiality and authorized access

Submitted information is confidential and cannot be browsed publicly through the website. Access is intended for authorized personnel and service providers supporting legitimate operational purposes.

Disclosure may be necessary when required by applicable law or an authorized accreditation process. Public accreditation status and scope are distinct from confidential application information.

  • Confidential application information is maintained separately from publicly available accreditation records.
  • Evaluate any disclosure against applicable legal and accreditation obligations.
04

Record storage and retention

Website hosting and form services support the handling and storage of submissions. Retention depends on operational, accreditation, contractual, and legal requirements. Ask QAC for the retention arrangements applicable to your records.

  • Website hosting and form services support the handling of submitted records.
  • Contact QAC about retention periods and any obligations affecting deletion.
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Privacy rights and requests

Email info@qacab.com to request access to or correction of your information, ask about deletion, or raise a privacy concern. The rights and exceptions available depend on applicable law and recordkeeping requirements.

  • Seek access, correction, or consideration of deletion.
  • QAC may need to confirm your identity before releasing or changing records.
06

Technical data and policy updates

Hosting and security providers may process technical connection information needed to deliver and protect the website. Browser storage is addressed separately in the Cookies Policy. External websites have their own data practices; consult their policies before providing information.

  • Examine the Cookies Policy for information about device storage.
  • Ask QAC for clarification about current practices or policy updates.

Access and correction requests

Submitting a privacy request

Describe your request to QAC and provide sufficient information to locate the relevant record, without including unnecessary sensitive data. Requests are reviewed in light of applicable law and recordkeeping obligations.

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