Privacy and Payment Policy for DSAFS Certification

Thank you for choosing the DSAFS Certification. This policy outlines the terms and conditions, payment procedures, refund policy, and data protection practices
associated with purchasing the DSAFS Certification.

1. Payment Policy

1.1 Pricing

• The Examination fee for obtaining the DSAFS Certification is $499 USD. This price is fixed and non-negotiable.
• All prices are exclusive of any applicable taxes or fees, which may vary based on your location.

1.2 Payment Methods

• We accept payments through the following methods:
  • PayPal

1.3 Payment Security

• All transactions are processed through secure and encrypted payment gateways to ensure the safety of your financial information.
• We do not store or have access to your full credit card information. Sensitive data is handled by our trusted third-party payment processors.

1.4 Confirmation of Payment

• Upon successful payment, you will receive a confirmation email with the payment receipt and instructions for accessing the certification materials.

2. Refund Policy

2.1 Eligibility for Refund

• Refund requests will only be considered under the following conditions:
  • A duplicate payment was made.
  • You are unable to access the certification due to a technical issue on our platform that cannot be resolved within 7 business days.

2.2 Non-Refundable Cases

• Refunds will not be provided under the following circumstances:
  • Change of mind after purchase.
  • Failure to complete the certification exam within the given time frame.
  • Violation of DSAFS policies or terms of use.

2.3 Refund Process

• To request a refund, please contact our support team at Hello@dsafs.org. Include proof of payment and a detailed explanation of the issue.
• Refunds, if approved, will be processed within 14 business days and credited to the original payment method.

3. Certification Policy

3.1 Access to Certification Materials

• Upon payment, you will be granted access to the certification course materials and resources required to complete the program.
• Certification materials are non-transferable and for individual use only.

3.2 Certification Validity

• The DSAFS Certification is valid for Lifetime from the date of issuance.

3.3 Examination

• To obtain the certification, candidates must pass the DSAFS examination.
• Exam details and instructions will be provided after payment is confirmed on the Registered Email.

4. Privacy Policy

4.1 Personal Information Collection

• We collect personal information such as your name, email address, billing details, and other information necessary for processing your payment and issuing the certification.

4.2 Use of Personal Information

• Your personal data will be used to:
  • Process payments and provide receipts.
  • Deliver certification materials and updates.
  • Communicate about your progress or important updates related to your certification.

4.3 Data Protection

• We are committed to safeguarding your data and comply with applicable data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• Your data will not be shared with third parties except for trusted service providers involved in payment processing or certification delivery.

4.4 Retention of Data

• Personal data will be retained as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.

5. Terms of Use

5.1 Prohibited Activities

• Reselling or redistributing certification materials.
• Using fraudulent information for payment or certification purposes.

5.2 Violation of Terms

• Any violation of these terms may result in revocation of the certification without refund and potential legal action.

6. Customer Support

For any questions, concerns, or issues, please contact us at:

• Email: Hello@dsafs.org
• LinkedIn: DSAFS®

By purchasing the DSAFS Certification, you agree to the terms and conditions outlined in this policy.