Introduction
Youth Academy for Future Professions GEO SERBIA ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website geoacademy-serbia.com (the "Site") or use our services.
We encourage you to read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data. By accessing or using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.
Data We Collect
We may collect several types of information from and about users of our Site, including:
Personal Information
Personal information is data that can be used to identify you individually. We may collect the following personal information:
- Contact information (such as name, email address, postal address, and phone number)
- Educational background and career interests
- Payment information when you register for our programs
- Account credentials if you create an account on our Site
- Demographic information
- Any other information you choose to provide to us
Non-Personal Information
We also collect non-personal information that does not directly identify you, including:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- IP address
- Device information
- Usage data (such as pages visited, time spent on the Site, referring/exit pages)
- Location information
How We Collect Your Data
We collect your information through various methods, including:
- Direct interactions: When you fill in forms on our Site, create an account, register for our programs, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us.
- Automated technologies: As you navigate through our Site, we may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your equipment, browsing actions, and patterns.
- Third parties: We may receive information about you from third-party sources, such as business partners, analytics providers, and social media platforms.
How We Use Your Data
We may use the information we collect about you for various purposes, including to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our Site and services
- Process and manage your registration for our programs
- Communicate with you about our services, updates, and promotional offers
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Personalize your experience on our Site
- Analyze usage patterns and trends to improve our Site and services
- Protect the security and integrity of our Site
- Comply with legal obligations
- For any other purpose with your consent
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose.
- Contract: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
- Legitimate interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or the legitimate interests of a third party, provided your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests.
- Legal obligation: Where processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with the following parties:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting, and customer service.
- Business Partners: We may share your information with our business partners to offer you certain products, services, or promotions.
- Educational Institutions: If you are enrolled in our programs, we may share your information with affiliated educational institutions as necessary for program administration.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
- Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
- With Your Consent: We may share your information with other third parties with your consent.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Cookie Policy
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.
Types of Cookies We Use
Our Site uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the Site.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies enable the Site to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
- Targeting Cookies: These cookies may be set through our Site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. For more information about how to manage cookies, please visit www.aboutcookies.org.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site and your user experience.
Data Retention
We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
To determine the appropriate retention period, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal data, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure, the purposes for which we process the data, and applicable legal requirements.
Data Security
We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from accidental loss, unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include:
- Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.
- Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information in certain circumstances.
- Restriction: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
- Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer your personal information to another organization or directly to you in certain circumstances.
- Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
- Withdraw Consent: If we rely on your consent to process your personal information, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.
Children's Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information from our systems.
International Data Transfers
Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.
We have implemented appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal information remains protected according to this Privacy Policy, including through the use of Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Youth Academy for Future Professions GEO SERBIA
79 Kyle Court
West Emily, EX32 2BA
United Kingdom
Email: privacy@geoacademy-serbia.com
Phone: +444241446440
