How Northstar handles candidate information.

Information we collect

Northstar may collect information such as your name, email address, certification interests, presale signup details, purchase details, exam attempts, certificate records, and related customer support communications.

How we use information

We use this information to deliver exams, issue certificates, process payments, respond to customer support requests, improve our services, validate presale demand, measure marketing performance, and maintain exam integrity and operational records.

Cookies, analytics, and advertising

Northstar may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to understand website usage, measure advertising performance, and improve campaigns. This includes the LinkedIn Insight Tag, which can help measure page visits and presale signup conversions after someone views or clicks a LinkedIn ad.

LinkedIn and other analytics or advertising providers may process information such as device/browser details, page URLs, referral information, and ad interaction data according to their own policies. You can use browser settings, ad preferences, and privacy tools offered by advertising platforms to limit some tracking technologies.

Payment information

Payment processing is handled by third-party payment providers. Northstar does not store full payment card details directly.

Sharing and disclosure

Northstar does not sell personal information. Information may be shared with payment processors, hosting providers, analytics and advertising providers, or legal authorities where necessary to operate the service, measure advertising performance, or comply with law.

Data retention

Candidate data may be retained as needed to maintain certification records, exam history, support communications, fraud prevention measures, and internal business records.

Your rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or limit the use of certain personal data. Privacy requests can be sent to support@northstarqualityinstitute.com.

Security

Northstar uses commercially reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal data. No internet-based system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Policy updates

Northstar may update this privacy policy from time to time. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.