PDPA

GIT ACADEMY SDN. BHD. (199401002631 / 288309‑P)
Effective Date: 11 June 2025

At GIT Academy, we respect your privacy and handle your personal data according to the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA). This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you access our website (www.git.edu.my) or use our educational, training, or consultancy services.

1. Who We Are

GIT Academy Sdn. Bhd. is a certified Pusat Bertauliah (Accredited Training Centre) based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. We are independently owned and operate the official site git.edu.my. Our services include tourism and hospitality training, corporate skills development, drone licensing courses, and HRD Corp claimable programs.

2. Contact Information

• Email: celine@git.edu.my
• Phone: +603‑2141 4501
• Address:
  3rd Floor, No. 221, Wisma LTS,
  Jalan Pudu, Pudu,
  55200 Kuala Lumpur,
  Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

3. What Personal Data We Collect

Depending on your interaction with GIT Academy, we may collect the following personal data:

• Identification: Full name, NRIC/passport number, nationality
• Contact: Email address, mobile number, home or billing address
• Educational Information: Course registered, program history, certificates
• Transaction Details: Payment records (we do not store credit/debit card numbers)
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage logs
• Marketing Preferences: Newsletter opt-ins and consent for promotional materials

4. Purpose of Personal Data Collection

We collect and process your personal data for the following reasons:

• To process course registrations, certifications, and training records
• To communicate updates, schedules, and event invitations
• To generate invoices and process payments
• To fulfill regulatory and accreditation requirements
• To manage internal audits, feedback, and quality improvements
• To send promotional and informational materials (if consented)

5. Disclosure of Personal Data

Your personal data will only be disclosed when necessary, including:

• To trainers, facilitators, and course partners
• To regulatory bodies and certification agencies
• To payment gateways for processing fees
• To IT service providers for technical support
• When required by Malaysian law

6. How We Protect Your Data

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data, such as:

• Encrypted data storage and secure servers
• Internal access control and confidentiality policies
• Regular system monitoring and data backup protocols

7. Retention of Data

Your personal data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes stated or to comply with legal and accreditation requirements.

8. Your Rights under PDPA

Under the PDPA, you have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Request correction or deletion of your personal data
• Withdraw consent (if applicable)
• Restrict processing for direct marketing purposes

To exercise these rights, please email us at celine@git.edu.my with the subject line “PDPA Request.”

9. Cookies & Analytics

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and track usage statistics. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

10. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website with the updated effective date.