Privacy Policy
Effective date: December 16, 2026
The Association of Early Childhood Educators of Alberta (AECEA) is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who access and participate in learning opportunities offered through the Flight Framework learning site (the “Site”), located at https://flightframework-learn.ca. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information in compliance with applicable Canadian privacy legislation, including the Personal Information Protection Act (Alberta) (PIPA).
1. About This Site
The Flight Framework learning site is a Learning Management System (LMS) built on WordPress and LearnDash. It is used to deliver professional learning related to the Flight: Alberta’s Early Learning and Care Framework. Access to the LMS is restricted to pre-registered participants. Self-registration is not available.
2. Personal Information We Collect
We collect only the personal information necessary to administer learning activities and support participants. This may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Username and login credentials
- Course enrolment information
- Course progress and completion data
- Certificates of completion (if applicable)
- Communications sent to or from AECEA related to the LMS
We do not collect payment or financial information through this Site.
3. How Personal Information Is Collected
Personal information is collected when:
- AECEA staff or authorized partners pre-register participants for a course
- Users log in and participate in LMS activities
- Users contact us for technical or learning support
The Site also automatically collects limited technical information through cookies and server logs, such as IP address, browser type, and date/time of access, for security and performance purposes.
4. How We Use Personal Information
Personal information is used only for the following purposes:
- Creating and managing user accounts
- Enrolling participants in courses or learning groups
- Tracking course participation and completion
- Communicating important information related to learning activities
- Evaluating and improving the effectiveness of our learning offerings
- Meeting reporting or accountability requirements related to publicly funded or partner-supported programming (in aggregate, non-identifiable form)
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
5. Cookies and Analytics
This Site uses cookies necessary for:
- User authentication and session management
- Saving user preferences
- Ensuring secure access to the LMS
We may use basic analytics tools to understand overall site usage (for example, number of users or page visits). Analytics data is reviewed only in aggregate and is not used to identify individual users.
Users may adjust browser settings to refuse cookies; however, this may limit access to some LMS features.
6. Storage and Protection of Information
Personal information is stored on secure servers and protected using reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, including:
- Secure login credentials
- Role-based access controls
- SSL encryption
- Limited access by authorized AECEA staff only
Information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
7. Third-Party Services
The Site relies on trusted third-party services to function, including:
- WordPress (content management system)
- LearnDash (learning management system)
- Email delivery services (for login and course communications)
- Web hosting providers
These service providers may store or process data outside of Alberta or Canada. They are required to maintain appropriate privacy and security protections consistent with their own privacy policies and applicable laws.
8. Access, Correction, and Withdrawal of Consent
Participants have the right to:
- Request access to their personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Withdraw consent and request account deactivation, subject to administrative or legal requirements
Requests can be made by contacting AECEA using the information below.
9. Children and Youth
This LMS is intended for adult learners and early childhood educators. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or site functionality. The effective date will be updated accordingly. Continued use of the Site indicates acceptance of the current policy.
11. Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:
Association of Early Childhood Educators of Alberta (AECEA)
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://aecea.ca
This Privacy Policy applies solely to the Flight Framework learning site and does not replace or override AECEA’s broader organizational privacy practices.