Privacy Policy

Introduction

At Alferov Educational Institute, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect several different types of information for various purposes:

Personal Information

• Name and contact information
• Email address
• Phone number (when provided)
• Billing and donation information
• Educational background (for program registration)

Usage Data

• IP address and browser information
• Pages visited and time spent
• Device information
• Geographic location

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Your consent
• Performance of a contract
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Legitimate interests pursued by us or third parties

Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. Cookies are files with small amount of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Marketing Cookies: Track your visits to our website and help us deliver relevant content

Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including:

• Meeting legal requirements
• Resolving disputes
• Enforcing our agreements
• Maintaining business records

Your GDPR Rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have certain rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: Obtain a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Right to Object: Object to our processing of your data

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Staff training on data protection
• Incident response procedures

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:

Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.