GDPR & Privacy Policy

 

Respecting fundamental human rights, such as the right to the protection of personal data and the right to privacy, and in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), this document provides information on the collection, processing, storage, and protection of Participants’ personal data, as well as their rights related to the processing of such data.

1. DATA CONTROLLER

AKADEMIJA, business for education, translation, and creative development, owned by Valentina Purković
Šetalište dr. Ivše Lebovića 28, 43000 Bjelovar
E-mail: info@akademija.com.hr | Tel: +385 95 751 54 59
Represented by: Headteacher Valentina Purković, Prof.

2. TYPES OF PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT AND THE PURPOSE OF PROCESSING

The School collects the following personal data from Participants:

  • Full name – for the purpose of course enrollment and issuing invoices
  • Postal address – for course enrollment and issuing invoices
  • Email address – for communication and responding to inquiries
  • Phone number – for communication and responding to inquiries
  • Bank account number – solely for the purpose of refunding paid tuition fees

3. DATA RETENTION PERIOD

We will keep your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which the data is processed, or until you withdraw your consent. After this period, the data will be permanently deleted.

4. TECHNICAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL MEASURES FOR PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION

The School takes appropriate measures to ensure the protection of Participants’ personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

Access to personal data is restricted exclusively to the Data Controller. Participants’ personal data are not shared with third parties and are not used for marketing or promotional purposes.

5. YOUR RIGHTS

Your rights regarding the processing of personal data are as follows:

5.1. Right of Access to Personal Information

You have the right to access your personal data and obtain detailed information, in particular regarding the purpose, type, and duration of data processing.

5.2. Right to Rectification of Personal Data

You have the right to request the correction or completion of your personal data if your data is inaccurate or incomplete.

5.3. Right to Erasure of Personal Data

You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data. To exercise this right, please use the Request for Personal Data Erasure form. The form is available at the School premises or on the website www.akademija.com.hr./opci-uvjeti/.

5.4. Right to Restrict Processing of Personal Data

You have the right to request the restriction of processing of your personal data:

  • if you contest the accuracy of the data,
  • if the processing is unlawful and you oppose the deletion of the data,
  • if the data is no longer needed by us,
  • if you have objected to the processing of your personal data.

5.5. Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive the personal data you have provided to us in a format that can be easily used on a computer or transferred to another organization.

You can exercise this right if you have given us the data based on your consent or a contract, and if the data is processed automatically by computer or software.

5.6. Right to Withdraw Consent for Personal Data Processing

You have the right to withdraw your consent for the processing of personal data. To do so, please use the Request to Withdraw Consent for Personal Data Processing form. The form is available at the School premises or on the website www.akademija.com.hr./opci-uvjeti/.

Processing of personal data that was based on your consent before it was withdrawn is considered lawful.

5.7. Right to Object

If you believe that the processing of your personal data violates applicable data protection laws, please contact our Data Controller so that we can clarify any issues.

Additionally, you have the right to file a complaint with the Data Protection Agency, which is the competent supervisory authority for personal data protection.

Agencija za zaštitu osobnih podataka
Ulica Metela Ožegovića 16
10 000 Zagreb (HR)
e-mail: azop@azop.hr
Tel. 00385 (0)1 4609-000
Fax. 00385 (0)1 4609-099
Web: www.azop.hr

The official form for submitting a complaint is available at the School premises or on the website www.akademija.com.hr./opci-uvjeti/.

5.8. Address for Submitting Requests

You can exercise the rights mentioned above by sending a request by email to info@akademija.com.hr or by postal mail to School AKADEMIJA, obrt za edukaciju, prevođenje i kreativni razvoj, Šetalište dr. Ivše Lebovića 28, 43000 Bjelovar.

The Data Controller is obliged to respond to your request within one month from the date of receipt of a valid request. If necessary, and before fulfilling your request, the School may ask for additional information to verify your identity, in order to protect your rights and privacy.

6. OFFICIAL CONTACT – DATA PROTECTION AGENCY

For additional information on personal data protection, as well as templates and forms, you can visit the official website of the Data Protection Agency – Agencija za zaštitu osobnih podataka.

7. CHANGES TO THE PRIVACY POLICY

We regularly update the Privacy Policy to ensure its accuracy and reserve the right to make changes if deemed necessary. You will be informed of any updates or amendments in a timely manner via our website, in accordance with the principle of transparency.

 

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