This Privacy Policy explains how SIMTI complies with the British Columbia Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (BC FIPPA). BC FIPPA mandates that personal information about identifiable individuals must be stored in Canada, unless consent for international data sharing is obtained. This policy specifically addresses the sharing of data with the American Montessori Society (AMS) and the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE) in the United States for credentialing adult learners in our program.

Data Sharing
To facilitate credentialing, we share specific information about adult learners with AMS and MACTE, such as names, contact details, educational backgrounds, and program participation details.

Consent
Adult learners in our program must provide consent for SIMTI to share their information with AMS and MACTE for credentialing purposes. Consent is required for AMS credentialing and program participation.

Data Security
We implement security measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure.

Retention
We retain personal information as long as necessary to fulfill our purposes or as required by law.

Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy to comply with legal requirements or reflect changes in data processing practices. Updates will be posted on our website and effective upon publication.

By enrolling in our program, you agree to this Privacy Policy, including sharing your information with AMS and MACTE for credentialing purposes.