Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. It is the policy of HAZLOC International Institute of Training Pty Ltd (“HAZLOC”) to respect and protect your personal information in accordance with Australian privacy principles and international best practice. This policy applies to all personal information collected through our website and any other online platforms or services operated by HAZLOC in connection with our IECEx Certification of Personnel Competence (CoPC) activities.
Information We Collect
We collect personal information only when it is necessary to deliver our certification services. This may include your name, contact details, identification documents, qualifications, employment history, and any other information required to verify competence under the IECEx Scheme. All data is collected lawfully, with your knowledge and consent. Before or at the time of collection, we will explain the purpose for which the information is being gathered and how it will be used.
Use and Retention of Information
We use your information solely for the purpose of managing certification applications, conducting assessments, and maintaining certification records. Information is retained only for as long as required to meet regulatory, audit, or operational needs. We take commercially reasonable precautions to protect stored data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Disclosure of Information
We do not share personal information publicly or with third parties, except where required by law, regulatory authorities, or the IECEx System to support certification verification or audit processes.
External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. HAZLOC has no control over the content or privacy practices of those sites and accepts no responsibility for their actions or policies.
Your Rights
You may decline to provide personal information, noting that this may limit our ability to deliver certification services. You may also request access to, or correction of, your personal information at any time by contacting us directly.
Acceptance of Policy
By using our website or submitting information to HAZLOC, you acknowledge and accept the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you have any questions about how we handle personal data or wish to make a privacy-related enquiry, please contact us via the details provided on our website.