Effective Date: June 1, 2026
Steel Construction Learning (“SCL,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) recognizes the importance of privacy, confidentiality, and responsible information management. As an educational platform dedicated to advancing knowledge and professional competency within the steel construction industry, we are committed to safeguarding the information entrusted to us by our learners, instructors, industry partners, and visitors.
This Privacy Policy describes the manner in which information is collected, processed, stored, used, disclosed, and protected when individuals access our website, enroll in training programs, participate in educational activities, pursue certifications, or otherwise interact with our services.
By accessing or using Steel Construction Learning, users acknowledge that they have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the practices described herein.
Collection of Information
Information may be collected when users create an account, enroll in courses, complete assessments, obtain certifications, subscribe to communications, submit inquiries, or otherwise engage with the services provided by Steel Construction Learning.
Such information may include personal and professional details necessary to administer educational services, verify learner identity, maintain certification records, process transactions, communicate regarding educational activities, and support ongoing professional development. Information may also include technical data generated through website usage, including device information, browser characteristics, network identifiers, access times, and interaction data that assist in maintaining website functionality, security, and performance.
Purpose and Use of Information
Information collected by Steel Construction Learning is used exclusively for purposes directly related to the operation, administration, improvement, and protection of our educational services. This includes facilitating course participation, tracking learning progress, administering examinations and assessments, issuing certificates, maintaining educational records, responding to inquiries, improving instructional offerings, conducting internal analytics, preventing misuse of services, and fulfilling legal or regulatory obligations.
Personal information is not sold, licensed, rented, or otherwise provided to third parties for their independent marketing purposes.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Steel Construction Learning utilizes cookies and similar technologies to support essential website functionality, maintain secure user sessions, remember user preferences, improve website performance, and analyze usage patterns. These technologies enable a more efficient and personalized learning experience while helping us understand how our services are used and where improvements may be made.
Users may adjust browser settings to restrict or disable cookies; however, doing so may affect the availability or functionality of certain features, including course access, account authentication, and personalized learning tools.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
Information may be shared with carefully selected service providers engaged to support website hosting, payment processing, learning management systems, technical support, analytics, communications, and other operational functions necessary to deliver educational services. Such providers are authorized to use information solely for the purpose of providing contracted services and are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security safeguards.
Information may also be disclosed where required by law, regulation, court order, governmental authority, accreditation requirement, or where such disclosure is necessary to protect the legitimate interests, rights, safety, or property of Steel Construction Learning, its users, or the public.
Data Retention
Steel Construction Learning retains information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill educational, administrative, legal, and operational purposes. Because educational achievements and certifications may be relied upon by learners and employers for extended periods, certain training records, assessment results, certificates, and related documentation may be maintained beyond the duration of a user’s active participation in our programs.
Upon expiration of applicable retention periods, information will be securely deleted, anonymized, archived, or otherwise disposed of in accordance with applicable legal requirements and accepted industry practices.
Security of Information
Reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures are implemented to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, misuse, destruction, or loss. While Steel Construction Learning continuously seeks to maintain a secure operating environment, no system can guarantee absolute security. Users acknowledge that the transmission and storage of information through electronic means inherently involves certain risks beyond the complete control of any organization.
User Rights and Control of Personal Information
Subject to applicable law, users may request access to personal information maintained by Steel Construction Learning and may seek correction of inaccurate or incomplete information. Users may also request deletion of personal information, object to certain forms of processing, request restrictions on processing activities, or request a copy of information associated with their account where such rights are recognized by law.
Requests concerning personal information may be submitted through the contact channels provided on this website. Steel Construction Learning reserves the right to verify the identity of any individual submitting such requests and may retain certain information where retention is necessary to satisfy legal obligations, maintain educational records, preserve certification integrity, prevent fraud, resolve disputes, or enforce contractual rights.
International Access
Users may access Steel Construction Learning from jurisdictions outside the location in which our services are administered. By using this website, users acknowledge that information may be processed and stored in jurisdictions whose privacy laws may differ from those of their country of residence. We take reasonable steps to ensure that information remains protected in accordance with applicable legal standards.
Educational Content Use and Misuse Statement
Steel Construction Learning exists to advance professional knowledge and competency within the steel construction industry. The educational resources made available through this website represent a substantial investment of expertise, research, instructional development, industry experience, and intellectual effort. Accordingly, all courses, learning modules, instructional materials, technical content, assessment instruments, examination questions, certification requirements, presentations, graphics, diagrams, illustrations, videos, publications, downloadable resources, and related materials are protected by applicable intellectual property laws and remain the exclusive property of Steel Construction Learning or its licensors.
Access to educational content grants users a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, and non-transferable right to use such materials solely for their own professional education and development. No ownership interest, copyright license, commercial right, or proprietary interest is transferred by virtue of access to the website or participation in any educational program.
Users shall not reproduce, copy, duplicate, record, archive, distribute, publish, transmit, modify, adapt, translate, repurpose, commercialize, reverse engineer, create derivative works from, or otherwise exploit any portion of the educational content without the prior written authorization of Steel Construction Learning. The unauthorized sharing of course materials, examination content, certification resources, instructional documents, recordings, screenshots, or proprietary methodologies through any medium, including digital platforms, cloud storage services, social media networks, artificial intelligence training systems, online repositories, or commercial training programs, is strictly prohibited.
Any attempt to misappropriate, replicate, or redistribute educational materials in whole or in part shall constitute a material violation of these terms and may result in immediate suspension or termination of access, revocation of certifications, denial of future participation, and the pursuit of all remedies available under applicable law, including injunctive relief, monetary damages, recovery of legal costs, and enforcement of intellectual property rights.
Steel Construction Learning expressly reserves all rights not expressly granted herein.
Changes to this Policy
Steel Construction Learning reserves the right to revise, amend, supplement, or otherwise modify this Privacy Policy and Educational Content Use Agreement at any time. Any revisions shall become effective upon publication on this website unless otherwise stated. Continued use of the website following the publication of revised terms constitutes acceptance of such revisions.
Contact Information
Questions regarding this Privacy Policy, data handling practices, educational records, intellectual property rights, or content usage permissions may be directed to Steel Construction Learning through the contact information provided on this website.
By accessing, enrolling in, or using the services of Steel Construction Learning, users acknowledge and agree to the terms set forth in this Privacy Policy and Educational Content Use Agreement.