SECTION 1 – WHAT DO WE DO WITH YOUR INFORMATION?

When you register for a course or our newsletter, we collect the personal information you provide, such as your name, address, and email address. When you browse our site, we also automatically receive your computer’s internet protocol (IP) address to learn more about your browser and operating system, helping us improve your experience. Additionally, with your consent, we may send you emails about our site, new services, and other updates for marketing purposes. Rest assured, we strictly limit the use of your personal information to the purposes specified here and never share your personal data with third parties for their marketing activities.

SECTION 2 – CONSENT

How do you get my consent?
When you provide us with personal information, we assume that you consent to our collection and use of it solely for the purpose for which it was given. By registering for a course or purchasing a service, you also consent to receiving newsletters about new offerings and services.

How do I withdraw my consent?
If you change your mind, you may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us via email [email protected] or by mail at: European Academy, Liepajas iela 23-24, LV – 1055, Riga, Latvia.

SECTION 3 – DISCLOSURE

We may disclose your personal information only if required by law or if you violate our Terms of Service. We do not share, sell, or otherwise distribute your personal information to third parties without your explicit consent.

SECTION 4 – ONLINE PAYMENTS

If you choose a direct payment gateway to complete your purchase, our payment provider stores your credit card data, which is encrypted according to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS). This data is stored only as long as necessary to complete your purchase transaction and is then deleted. All direct payment gateways comply with PCI-DSS standards to ensure secure handling of credit card information.

SECTION 5 – THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

We may use trusted third-party providers to facilitate certain services on our behalf, including payment processing, email communications, data analytics, website hosting, security enhancements, and customer relationship management. These providers will only collect, use, and disclose your information as necessary to perform the services we’ve contracted them to deliver.

Some providers, such as those handling payment transactions or email marketing, have their own privacy policies governing the handling of personal data. We recommend that you review these providers’ privacy policies to understand how they manage your information.

Please note that certain providers may operate in jurisdictions with privacy laws different from ours. By interacting with these services, your information may be subject to the laws of the jurisdiction where the provider operates or stores data.

Once you leave our website or are redirected to a third-party site or application, our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service no longer apply. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

SECTION 6 – SECURITY

We take reasonable precautions and follow industry best practices to protect your personal information from being inappropriately lost, misused, accessed, disclosed, altered, or destroyed. Credit card information you provide is encrypted with secure socket layer technology (SSL) and stored with AES-256 encryption. While no internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure, we adhere to all PCI-DSS requirements and additional industry standards to protect your data.

SECTION 7 – AGE OF CONSENT

By using this site, you confirm that you are of the age of majority in your country of residence or have obtained consent to allow any minor dependents to use this site.

SECTION 8 – CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We reserve the right to modify this policy at any time. Changes will take effect immediately upon posting on the website. Should significant changes occur, we will notify you here so you are informed of our data collection and usage policies. If our business is acquired or merged with another company, your information may be transferred to ensure continued service.

DATA RETENTION AND USAGE

We retain your personal information only for the time necessary for statistical analysis and operational improvements. Any data analysis we conduct is solely for internal purposes, to improve our services and the user experience on our site.

QUESTIONS AND CONTACT INFORMATION

To access, correct, amend, or delete any personal information we hold about you, register a complaint, or request more information, please contact us through one of our available methods. We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality and security of your personal data.