Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which the School collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a “Student”) of the School. This Privacy Policy applies to the School and all Courses offered by the School.

Personal identification information

We may collect personal identification information from Students in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Students enroll in the School or a Course within the School, subscribe to a newsletter, and in connection with other activities, services, features, or resources we make available in our School. Students may visit the School anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from Students only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Students can refuse to supply personal identification information but doing so may prevent them from engaging in certain School related activities.

How we use collected information

The School may collect and use Students’ personal identification information for the following purposes:

To improve customer service
Information you provide helps us respond to your customer service requests and support needs more efficiently.
To personalize user experience
We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Students as a group use the services and resources provided in our School.
To send periodic emails
We may use Student email addresses to send Students information and updates pertaining to their order. Student email addresses may also be used to respond to Student inquiries, questions, or other requests.

Sharing your personal information

We do not sell, trade, or rent Student personal identification information to others.

Third party websites

Student may find advertising or other content in our School that link to the websites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these websites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our School. In addition, these websites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These websites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to our Student, is subject to that website's own terms and policies.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

The School has the discretion to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We encourage Students to frequently check this page for any changes. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this Privacy Policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

Your acceptance of these terms

By enrolling in the School, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, please do not enroll in the School. Your continued enrollment in the School following the posting of changes to this Privacy Policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

Growminded Univercity Privacy Policy

General Information

We are pleased that you are visiting our website. We place great importance on protecting the data of individuals and organizations we work with. We respect your privacy and are committed to handling personal data securely and responsibly.

Who is Responsible for Data Processing?

The data controller is:

Yevhen Domchenko

E-Mail: [email protected]

Website: www.growminded.org

Processing of Personal Data

When you use this website, various personal data are collected. Personal data refers to any information that directly or indirectly identifies an individual. Processing may include collecting, storing, using, modifying, supplementing, transmitting, or deleting data.

Withdrawal of Your Consent to Data Processing

You may withdraw your consent to data processing at any time. A simple notification by e-mail to [email protected] is sufficient. The legality of data processing carried out prior to withdrawal remains unaffected.

You may also object to the use of your data for electronic marketing at any time by sending an e-mail to [email protected]. No costs will be incurred other than transmission fees at base rates.

In the event of an objection, we will cease processing your personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds that override your interests, rights, and freedoms, or the processing serves to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.

Access, Blocking, Deletion

In accordance with applicable laws, you have the right to access your stored personal data free of charge at any time, as well as the right to know its origin, recipients, and the purpose of the data processing. You also have the right to correction, blocking, or deletion of your data. You may contact us at any time using the contact information provided on our website.

SSL/TLS Encryption

For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content (such as orders or inquiries), our site uses SSL or TLS encryption.

Objection to Promotional Emails

We object to the use of published contact details for sending unsolicited advertising and informational materials. The operators of this website reserve the right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited advertising, such as spam emails.

Note on Data Transfer to the USA

Our website integrates tools provided by companies based in the United States. If these tools are active, your personal data may be transmitted to the servers of these companies in the USA. Please note that the USA is not considered a country with adequate data protection under EU law. We have no control over the data processing activities of these providers.

Data Collection

We process personal data when you:

Contact us
Register for an event
Submit a form (registration, inquiry, or contact)
Request a quote
Enter into a contract with us

We also process personal data to comply with legal obligations, fulfill contracts, communicate, personalize your experience, and (with consent) conduct marketing or research.

We process personal data for the following purposes

Organizing event registrations
Processing payments for registrations
Managing project-related communication
Delivering services or fulfilling agreements
Maintaining customer relationships
Sending service and product information
Sending newsletters and conducting newsletter tracking
Performing customer satisfaction surveys and feedback collection
Personalizing your user experience
Marketing and customer profiling
Publishing client references (with name and photo)
Capturing photos and videos during events

This processing is based either on your consent or on the necessity of fulfilling a contractual or legal obligation.

Depending on the legal basis, we may collect the following categories of personal data:

First and last name
Gender
Date of birth
Nationality
Contact details (e-mail address, phone)
Company name and position
Training participation records
Customer satisfaction data
IP address and browsing behavior
Technical data (browser, operating system, ISP)
Requested services or products
Contract information (number, term, termination)
Creditworthiness data
Payment and billing information
Login and account activity
Images and video/audio recordings
Dietary preferences and allergies (for events with catering)
Comments and feedback

Additional data categories may be specified in individual data processing agreements with clients.

Sources of Data

We collect data:

Directly from customers, service providers, and suppliers
Through server log files
Via contact forms on our website
Through comment forms on blog posts
Through video and audio conference tools used for training and communication
Through newsletter subscriptions
Through feedback forms and customer satisfaction surveys

Comments on Our Website

If you comment on a blog article, we store the comment, your email address, the date, your IP address, and, if provided, your username. Comments and related data remain stored unless deleted for legal or content-related reasons. Consent to data storage can be revoked at any time by emailing us.

Audio and Video Conferences, Trainings, and Events

If you communicate with us via video or audio tools, your personal data may be processed by us and by the tool providers. These tools collect all shared data (e.g., chats, files, recordings). We cannot fully control how these providers handle your data. Please review their privacy policies for further information.

To subscribe to our newsletter, we need your email address and consent. We use this only for the newsletter and do not share it with third parties. You may unsubscribe at any time, and your data will then be deleted, except where otherwise stored for other purposes.

Feedback and Surveys

If you provide feedback in digital or paper form before, during, or after our services, we store this data for evaluation and support. It is not shared with third parties without consent and can be deleted upon request.

Who Receives Your Data?

To fulfill our legal and contractual obligations, we may share your data with internal departments and external service providers, including:

IT and hosting providers
Certification bodies and partners
Financial service providers
Marketing and sales partners
Auditors and consultants
Telecommunications and customer support services
Authorities including tax, customs, social security, and law enforcement if legally required

Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the stated purposes or to meet legal requirements. If no contract is concluded, your data will be deleted after a maximum of one year.

Website Optimization

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to personalize content, analyze traffic, and support social media features. We may share information about your use of our site with partners in advertising, analytics, and social media. Some cookies are essential; others require your consent. You can withdraw or change your consent anytime on our site. More details are available in our Privacy Policy.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze user behavior and the effectiveness of our content and ads. Google may store data on servers in the U.S. and transfer it to third parties. We cannot influence how Google handles this data.

Google reCAPTCHA

We use Google reCAPTCHA to verify whether form entries are made by a human or automated system. reCAPTCHA analyzes behavior in the background and sends data to Google without informing users directly.

Social Media

We use social media platforms for communication and marketing purposes. The use of these platforms may involve the processing of personal data outside the EU.

Your Rights

You have the right to request information about your stored data, request correction or deletion, restrict processing, or request data portability. You also have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. Please contact us at [email protected] for any such request.

Questions or Complaints

If you have questions about how we process data or wish to submit a complaint, please email [email protected].

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to change or update this privacy policy at any time without prior notice.