Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2026
Introduction
Virginia Institute of Finance and Management ("VIFM", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our e-learning platform.
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly, including your name, email address, phone number, organization details, and payment information when you register for an account, enroll in courses, or contact us. We also automatically collect usage data such as pages visited, courses accessed, video watch progress, and device information.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to provide and maintain our e-learning services, process enrollments and payments, track your learning progress and issue certificates, send you course updates and relevant notifications, improve our platform and develop new features, and comply with legal obligations.
Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with instructors (limited to course-related information), corporate administrators (if enrolled through an organization), payment processors to complete transactions, and service providers who assist in operating our platform.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption of data in transit and at rest, secure authentication mechanisms, and regular security audits.
Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session, remember your preferences, and analyze platform usage. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. You may also request a copy of your data or withdraw consent for certain processing activities. To exercise these rights, please contact us.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@vifm.edu or through our Contact page.