The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to inform all those who access and browse the Website (hereinafter, the “User”) accessible through the domain name http://www.academiaespanol.com and its subdomains (hereinafter, “the Website”) and all those persons who have provided their personal data by any other means about the data processing that ACADEMIA DE ESPAÑOL carries out through this Website and any other means.
Access to our Website does not require prior registration as a User. However, access to and browsing the Website implies that the User fully accepts this Privacy Policy and the Cookies, as well as the Website Disclaimer.
Identification of the Data Controller
ACADEMIA DE ESPAÑOL, as Data Controller, takes the privacy of Users very seriously and undertakes to make every effort within its reach to respect this.
The identification data of ACADEMIA DE ESPAÑOL are:
- Identity: ACADEMIA DE ESPAÑOL
- Registered office: B Wing, Ground Floor, Abdullah Manzil, J.P. Road, Andheri West, Mumbai 400053
- E-mail: team@academiaespanol.com
- Tel: (+91) 9372250533
Personal data we process
We collect personal data in the following ways:
- Personal data provided by the User: when filling in any of the forms available on the Website or any physical form or when contracting any of our services.
- Through Cookies and similar technologies: When visiting our website, we use various technologies to collect and store information and this may include the use of cookies or similar technologies to identify your browser or device. You can learn more about how we process your personal information obtained through cookies in our Cookies Policy.
Such personal data can be generally grouped into the following categories:
- Identifying data: name, surname, physical address and e-mail address, telephone.
- Connection data Identifying data: IP, logs.
Purposes of processing, legal basis and storage period of personal data
As mentioned previously, we use various channels to process personal data obtained. Likewise, with regard to such personal data, we apply processing in accordance with different purposes:
- To respond to requests for information and/or queries made by the User.
- Storage period: until the time when the data subject withdraws their consent for the receipt of these communications.
- Lawful basis: The consent of the User implicit in their request and/or query, to enable ACADEMIA DE ESPAÑOL to deal with it.
- Enable the use of the functionalities made available on the Website, including the User’s subscription to services offered through it.
- Storage period: as long as the contractual and/or business relationship between the User and ACADEMIA DE ESPAÑOL is maintained. And once completed, the time necessary to comply with applicable legal obligations.
- Lawful basis: Performance of contractual and/or business obligations assumed by the User and ACADEMIA DE ESPAÑOL on the Website.
- To keep the User who is already a client of ACADEMIA DE ESPAÑOL informed, including by electronic means, about the products, services and news of ACADEMIA DE ESPAÑOL, related to those products and services similar to those contracted by the User.
- Storage period: until the time when the data subject withdraws their consent for the receipt of these communications.
- Lawful basis: the legitimate interest of ACADEMIA DE ESPAÑOLpursuant to article 21.2 of Law 34/2002, of 11 July, on information society services and e-commerce, as there is a prior contractual relationship through which ACADEMIA DE ESPAÑOL lawfully obtained the contact data of its customers in order to use such data for sending commercial communications about products or services similar to those initially contracted by the customer.
- To keep the User informed, including by electronic means, about the products, services and news of ACADEMIA DE ESPAÑOL.
- Storage period: until the time when the data subject withdraws their consent for the receipt of these communications.
- Lawful basis: Explicit consent of the data subject given for the receipt of such communications.
- To manage User interactions with ACADEMIA DE ESPAÑOL through different social network profiles (among others, Instagram). The data processed for this purpose will be those introduced by the Users in their profile of the corresponding social network, therefore regulated by the privacy policy of said social network, for which ACADEMIA DE ESPAÑOL is not responsible.
- Storage period: The data processed for this purpose will be kept for the duration of the ACADEMIA DE ESPAÑOLprofile in the social network.
- Lawful basis: Implicit consent of the data subject when interacting and/or following the ACADEMIA DE ESPAÑOLprofile in the social network.
Recipients
Your Personal Data may be accessed by third parties acting on behalf of ACADEMIA DE ESPAÑOL, provided that such access and processing of data is essential for the provision of a specific service to ACADEMIA DE ESPAÑOL. Under this scenario, ACADEMIA DE ESPAÑOL will in any case sign the corresponding data processor contract with each of these third parties, who will process such data exclusively for the purposes that ACADEMIA DE ESPAÑOL determines in each case.
Security measures
ACADEMIA DE ESPAÑOL applies technical, administrative and organizational security measures to protect the data we collect against accidental or unlawful destruction and unauthorized loss, alteration, disclosure or access, especially when the processing involves the transmission of data on a network, and against any other unlawful form of processing.
Rights
Users can exercise the following rights with ACADEMIA DE ESPAÑOL related to their personal data: access, rectification, erasure, restriction on processing, portability of data and objection.
Similarly, in the processing of User data whose legitimacy is based on the consent given by the data subject, the latter has the right to withdraw such consent at any time, without this affecting the lawfulness of the processing based on consent prior to withdrawal.
In any case, the User has the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority if they deem such action appropriate.
Changes or ammendments to our privacy policy
We may review this Privacy Policy from time to time and post the most current version on our Website. We will inform you if your rights are significantly affected as a result of a review.
Cookies policy
First layer:
We use our own and third-party cookies to improve our services and analyse your browsing habits. If you continue to browse, we consider you accept the use of these. You can change the settings or get further information here.
Second layer:
The purpose of this Policy is to clearly and completely inform the User about the functioning and purpose of the cookies used on our Website.
By clicking on any button, checkbox or link contained on the Website, filling in a form or logging in, downloading any content or scrolling, the User accepts the use of cookies by the Website and their installation on the computer used to access and browse it (including mobile devices and browsers); as well as the collection and processing of the User’s personal data in the manner and for the purposes described in this Cookies Policy.
This Cookies Policy may be subject to change. Accordingly, we recommend that the User review this policy each time they access our Website to be informed of any changes to it that may be applicable to them. If you do not agree with this Cookies Policy, you must refrain from using the Website and leave it immediately.
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a file that is downloaded to the User’s terminal (e.g. computer, mobile phone, tablet, etc.) when the User accesses certain web pages, such as this one. Among other things, cookies enable such websites to monitor, store and retrieve information about the User’s browsing habits (e.g. preferences, profile, log-in, etc.) as well as to obtain technical information related to the navigability of the websites. Cookies also contribute to the functionality, usability and accessibility of web pages.
Depending on the function and purpose of the cookies, there are several types:
- Analytics – These cookies collect information to allow websites to evaluate the use made by users and their general activity, as well as collect statistical data. Analytical cookies measure and collect data from the Website (visits, traffic parameters, clicks, page views, etc.) in order to understand and optimise the Website.
- Social – Necessary for external social networks (Facebook, Google, Twitter, Pinterest, etc.). Their function is to control the interaction with social widgets within a web page.
- Advertising and Behavioural Cookies – Collect information about the User’s browsing habits and behaviour to identify preferences, tastes and habits within a specific Website. These cookies allow advertising content to be adapted on the basis of the analysis of the User’s browsing habits and deducing the characteristics of the same such as location, age group, gender.
- Technical – These are strictly necessary for the functionality and navigability of a website; they enable the User to browse through that page or application and the use of its various options or services.
- Personalisation cookies – Cookies that allow Websites to retain certain preferences (e.g., language, country, regional settings, etc.) predefined by the User on their first (and subsequent) visit to the Website.
- Third-party cookies – Third-party cookies are owned by third parties used by websites to manage and improve the content and services offered.
For further information about cookies, the User can visit the All About Cookies.org website, accessible via the following link http://www.allaboutcookies.org/es.
What types of cookies does this Website use?
Own cookies
These are sent to your computer and managed exclusively by us for the best performance of the Website. These cookies remain on your browser, allowing us to identify you as a recurring user of the Website, improve browsing and customise its content to offer content tailored to your preferences.
Third-party cookies
Google Analytics
The Website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”), a company located in the United States. Therefore, data collected and processed by Google Analytics (including the User’s IP address) may be transferred to the United States and stored on Google servers located in that country.
Through Google Analytics cookies, ACADEMIA DE ESPAÑOL analyses the User’s interaction with the Website, tracks the browsing habits of the same within it, collects data on their activity so that ACADEMIA DE ESPAÑOL can measure its performance.
Users can manage and block the processing of their personal data through Google Analytics by configuring the browser used to access the Website.
The User can obtain further information about Google Analytics at https://www.google.com/analytics/learn/privacy.html?hl=es
On the other hand, the User can disable Google Analytics by installing a disable add-on. The User can obtain further information about this add-on at Google Analytics.
Double Click
The Website uses DoubleClick, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”), a company located in the United States. Therefore, data collected and processed by Google Analytics (including the User’s IP address) may be transferred to the United States and stored on Google servers located in that country.
Google operates the Google Display Network, a collection of millions of websites and mobile applications that run on display advertising, including many Google services such as YouTube. Google also operates the digital advertising platform DoubleClick.
DoubleClick cookies are an advertising technology base for creating, processing and managing digital advertising for buyers, creators and sellers worldwide. The DoubleClick platform includes DoubleClick Advertising Exchange and DoubleClick Bid Manager.
The User may manage and block the processing of his/her personal data by means of the configuration of the browser used to access the Website.
The User can obtain additional information about DoubleClick
Olark
The Website utilizes Olark, a web analytics service provided by Habla, Inc. (“Olark”), a company located in the United States. Therefore, data collected and processed by Olark (including the User’s IP address) may be transferred to the United States and stored on Olark servers located in that country.
Olark cookies are a base of analytical technology that offers a chat to exchange information between the user and ACADEMIA DE ESPAÑOL.
The User may manage and block the processing of their personal data by means of the configuration of the browser used to access the Website.
The User can obtain additional information about Olark.
Facebook Connect
The Website also uses Facebook Connect, a service owned by Facebook, Inc. whose purpose is to control interaction with social widgets within the Website. This cookie allows the User to share Website content with third parties and post comments on social networks where the User has a profile.
Facebook, Inc. is a company located in the United States. Therefore, personal data collected and processed by Facebook Connect (including the User’s IP address or geographic location) may be transferred to the United States and stored on Facebook, Inc. servers located in the United States.
The User can obtain additional information about Facebook Connect and access the Facebook, Inc. privacy policy
How can I block or delete cookies?
To block or delete installed cookies, the User must configure the options of the browser used. Thus, if you do not want cookies to be installed on your hard drive, you must configure your browser not to receive them.
These are the links to the main browsers that report the use of cookies:
Pc browsers
Mobile device browsers
Blocking, disabling or deleting cookies used by ACADEMIA DE ESPAÑOL on the Website may affect its full functionality, rendering some services or functions of the Website unavailable.