Introduction 

The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) started on May 25, 2018. It aims to make data controllers more accountable, secure, and transparent, and to strengthen and standardise the rights of European citizens to data privacy.

Key Terms

• Data: Information that can be processed, either by computers or manually.

• Personal Data: Information about a living person that can identify them.

• Data Controller: The person who decides how and why personal data is processed.

• Data Processor: The person who processes personal data as per the Data Controller’s instructions.

Personal Data Handling Bilingual Learning Consultancy handles personal data in the following ways:

• Lawfulness, Fairness, and Transparency: Data is processed legally, fairly, and clearly.

• Purpose Limitation: Data is collected for specific, clear, and legitimate reasons and not used for anything else.

• Data Minimisation: Only the necessary data is collected.

• Accuracy: Data is kept accurate and up to date.

• Storage Limitation: Data is stored only as long as needed.

• Integrity and Confidentiality: Data is kept secure to prevent unauthorised access and accidental loss.

Who We Are 

Bilingual Learning Consultancy is an online Polish language learning service located in Newbridge, Co. Kildare. This policy is for our clients. You can contact us via email (bilinguallearningconsultancy@gmail.com) or phone (+353 873210630).

Our Policy 

We collect only the necessary data using forms or contracts. The data is processed only for its intended purpose, stored securely, and accessed only by management. All data is kept electronically, and we ensure our staff is regularly trained on data protection.

Data Retention 

You can request to have your personal data deleted at any time. Student data is destroyed one year after they finish their courses. Employee data is kept until they stop working with us. Client data is kept for the duration of their courses.

Your Rights

• Right of Access: You can ask for a copy of your data.

• Right of Rectification: You can request corrections to your data.

• Right to Erase: You can ask for your data to be deleted.

• Right to Object: You can object to certain types of data processing.

• Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a portable format.

Cookies 

Cookies help our website work efficiently. They collect anonymous data about how visitors use our site. We do not use cookies to collect personal or sensitive information without permission or share data with third parties. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

Complaints 

If you have a complaint about how we handle your data, you can contact us directly or the Data Protection Commissioner in Ireland.

Links to Other Websites 

Our website may link to other sites. Our privacy policy does not cover these sites, and we are not responsible for their content or data practices.

Changes to Policy 

We will inform you of any changes to how we process your data before implementing them, giving you the option to opt-out.