GOL Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy covers the site http://www.go2gol.com.

  1. Personally Identifiable Information
  2. The GOL Service
  3. Ownership
  4. Use of Information
  5. Web Access Log
  6. Cookies
  7. Communications from the GOL site
  8. Legal Obligation
  9. Aggregate Information
  10. Choice/Opt Out
  11. Data Security
  12. Visitors Under 13 years of Age
  13. Correcting/Updating/Deleting /Deactivating Information
  14. Links to Other Sites
  15. Changes to the Privacy Policy
  16. Resolving Privacy Policy Issues
  1. Personally Identifiable Information

    Yes.  All subjects are taught at university level by the University of Canberra , a major Australian university.  The degree for successful students is awarded by the University of Canberra.  However, because of the subject content and the way it is taught, the degree is more immediately commercially relevant than most IT degrees.

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  2. The GOL Service

    GOL uses the Information to generate reports to prospective employers on the suitability of the candidate as a trainee. GOL also uses some of the Information to generate a report on the candidate for the University of Canberra to determine whether the candidate can be granted advanced standing. GOL also uses some of the Information to provide the successful candidate with accommodation for the Summer School.

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  3. Ownership

    GOL is the sole owner of all Information gathered on the GOL site.

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  4. Use of Information

    By registering their Information on the site, candidates consent to the use of the Information by GOL for the purposes of providing the Service. GOL will not use the Information for any purpose other than to provide the Service. Any use of the Information in the form of reports by third parties including employers and the University of Canberra is limited by copyright provisions and no further distribution of the Information is permitted.

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  5. Web Access Log

    Information is automatically logged on our server in a "Web Log" file. This is a standard server function and most standard web sites utilize log files. Our web site collects data about internet protocol address, internet service provider, platform type, date/time stamp, operating system, last URL requested and browser type the GOL site and product offerings and maintain and to secure the site. GOL retains this information for an indeterminate period of time.

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  6. Cookies

    A cookie is a piece of data stored on the candidate's computer tied to information about the candidate. For the session ID cookie, once candidates close the browser, the cookie simply terminates. A persistent cookie is a small text file stored on the candidate's hard drive for an extended period of time. Persistent cookies can be removed by following Internet browser help file directions. You can set your browser to notify you to either accept or deny the cookie according to the following information.
    In IE6, see http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/evaluation/overview/privacy.asp “How to change your cookie privacy settings in IE6" Internet Explorer Web Privacy page.
    In Netscape 6, see http://home.netscape.com/browsers/6/safety.html “How to change your cookie privacy settings in Netscape 6" Netscape 6 - Safety with More Control.
    In Opera 5 or 6, see http://www.opera.com/support/resources/privacy.html “How to change your cookie privacy settings in Opera" Opera Preferences: Privacy.
    The GOL website uses session cookies to allow you to login to the site and automatically maintain your logged in status while using the site. When you logout, the logout page gives you the option of removing our cookies from your machine.

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  7. Communications from the Site

    When a candidate provides GOL with Information, GOL will use the Information to contact them, as appropriate, to deliver the Service.

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  8. Legal Obligation?

    Though GOL makes every effort to preserve privacy, GOL may need to disclose Information when required by law wherein GOL has a good-faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a current judicial proceeding, a court order or legal process served on the GOL Web site.

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  9. Aggregate Information

    Market analysis based on data collected on the GOL site may be shared with employers or other organisations. Where this occurs, it is done in a way that contains no reference to individual data or individual identities.

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  10. Choice/Opt-out

    To deliver the Service, GOL must have all of the Information requested. Up to the point where Candidates provides all of the Information requested, they can decide to opt out of providing further information by advising GOL that the Service is no longer required by emailing to webmaster@go2gol.com. Candidates who provide all of the Information required can also opt out by following the same procedure.

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  11. Data Security

    GOL has physical security in our facilities to protect against the loss, misuse, or alteration of information.

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  12. Visitors Under 13 Years of Age

    GOL does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information online from a child under 13 since the site is not directed at children.

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  13. Correcting/Updating/Deleting/Deactivating Information

    Candidates are able to change their Information through the site. If a candidate decides to opt out, the Information is depersonalised.

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  14. Links to Other Sites

    GOL does not partner with or have special relationships with any ad server companies. The GOL website contains links to other sites. GOL is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of any other web sites. GOL encourages candidates to be aware when they leave the GOL site and to read the privacy statements of each and every Web site that collects personally identifiable information. This privacy statement applies solely to information collected by the GOL site.

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  15. Changes to the Privacy Policy

    Candidates submit the Information to GOL under the provisions of the Privacy Policy as stated at the time of submission. If GOL significantly changes the policy, GOL will post a notice in a conspicuous place on the GOL website notifying visitors of policy changes.

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  16. Resolving Privacy Policy Issues

    If you have completed a number of subjects and leave the traineeship program, those subjects are treated like any other university subjects. If you decide that you wish to transfer to another degree, at the University of Canberra or any other university, the subjects you have done will be considered in the same way as any other university subjects. The university involved will decide whether to allow some or all of your subjects based on the particular requirements of the degree to which you wish to transfer.

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