Privacy Policy
inlingua International Ltd. is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. Most of our content on the website www.inlingua-global.com (Website) can be used freely. However, we use industry-standard technologies to measure and improve the performance of our Website and collect data for this purpose. In some cases, we work with external service providers. Insofar as we (or third parties on our behalf) collect and process personal data, we comply with the requiremeasnts of the Swiss Data Protection Act and the applicable requirements of the EU General Data Protection Regulation. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, process, store, use, disclose, transfer and safeguard information and personal data when you visit our Website or use our services.
Introduction
By visiting our Website or using our services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you provide us with personal data of other persons, please make sure that they are aware of this Privacy Policy and only share their personal data with us if you are authorized to do so. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, you should not use our services. If you have any questions regarding data protection, please contact us (see section 9 below).
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information: We may collect, process, store and use personal information that you provide to us, such as your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, billing information, job functions and activities and any other information related to you when you use our services, subscribe to our newsletters, or contact us.
Non-Personal Information: We may also collect, process, store and use non-personal information (anonymous data), such as IP addresses, browser types, and device information, for analytics and to improve our services.
We collect and process personal information when you communicate with us or our employees and other authorized representatives, register to receive information by e-mail, or when you attend a meeting, seminar or other event (physical or remote). When you access our Website, data transmitted by your browser and automatically stored by our server are recorded.
2. How We Process Your Information
We process your information and personal data we collect for the following purposes:
To provide and improve our services and the Website.
For advertising, marketing, promotional and similar purposes, including for sending you updates, newsletters, and marketing communications (you can opt-out at any time).
To respond to your inquiries or requests.
For the purpose of ensuring our operations, in particular IT, our Website and other platforms.
For market and opinion research as well as media monitoring.
To monitor and analyze usage patterns on our Website.
To comply with legal and regulatory obligations and responsibilities.
We retain your information and personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it has been collected and for as long as we have a legitimate interest in retaining such information and personal data, e.g., for archiving purposes and IT security.
3. Access to and Disclosure of Your Information
We may share your information and personal data with third parties under the following circumstances:
Within the network of inlingua language schools.
With trusted service providers who assist us in operating our Website and providing our services.
When required, to public and judicial authorities, regulators or government agencies and in legal proceedings, including when required by law or regulation.
To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of others.
If a third-party recipient is not located in Switzerland, unless the relevant country is held by Switzerland or the EU to provide an adequate level of protection, we will take appropriate steps to ensure that such transfer is in compliance with applicable data protection laws (e.g., by entering into the EU Commission’s standard contractual clauses, including any necessary adaptations for Switzerland).
4. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access, correct or rectify your personal information.
Request the deletion of your personal information.
Restrict or object to the processing of your personal information.
You are entitled to these rights in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Swiss Data Protection Act, it being noted that the exercise of these rights may be subject to restrictions.
To exercise your rights, please contact us (see section 9 below). The exercise of your rights may require that you prove your identity.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures and precautions to protect your information and personal data from unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, or alteration and destruction. However, please be aware that no data transmission over the internet is completely secure.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Website. You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies if you prefer.
7. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We have no control over the content or privacy practices of these websites and recommend reviewing their privacy policies.
8. Changes to this Privacy 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 therefore recommend that you review this Privacy Policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@inlingua-global.com