Privacy Policy

Article 1 - Introduction

CLIP Dutch Language Academy ("CLIP", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, register for one of our Dutch language programs, request information, or otherwise interact with our services.

By using our website or registering for a training program, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Article 2 - Information We Collect

Personal information: first name and last name, email address, mobile phone number, and country of residence.

Professional information, where provided: company name and job title.

Training information: current Dutch language level, preferred training program, preferred cohort or start date, preferred training format, number of participants for Corporate Training, learning objectives, and additional comments provided during registration.

Payment information, where applicable: information necessary to process payments, including invoices and payment confirmations. Payment information is processed securely and only for administrative and accounting purposes.

Website information: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, date and time of visit, and website usage statistics through cookies or similar technologies.

Article 3 - How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to process registrations, contact participants regarding training, confirm enrollment, issue invoices and process payments, provide access to live online training, deliver certificates, respond to inquiries, improve our programs and services, maintain participant records, comply with legal and administrative obligations, and send important updates regarding registered training.

Where permitted by law, we may also send information about future training programs, promotions, or educational services. You may opt out of these communications at any time.

Article 4 - Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data because it is necessary to perform our agreement with you, process your registration, fulfill contractual obligations, comply with applicable legal obligations, pursue legitimate business interests that do not override your privacy rights, or obtain your consent where required.

Article 5 - Sharing Your Information

We treat your personal information confidentially.

We may share information only when necessary with authorized CLIP employees, Dutch language trainers assigned to your training, payment service providers, IT service providers supporting our website or learning platforms, and government authorities where required by law.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

Article 6 - Online Learning Platforms

Our training programs may be delivered using online communication platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, or similar services.

When participating in online sessions, limited personal information such as your name, email address, profile picture where applicable, and participation details may be visible to trainers and fellow participants.

Participants remain responsible for the information they voluntarily share during training sessions.

Article 7 - Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, remember user preferences, analyze website traffic, and enhance user experience.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some parts of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Article 8 - Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to deliver our services, maintain participant records, meet legal, financial, and tax obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

When personal data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

Article 9 - Data Security

CLIP implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, disclosure, and destruction.

Although we take reasonable precautions, no electronic storage or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Article 10 - Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to request access to your personal data, request correction of inaccurate information, request deletion where legally permitted, withdraw consent where processing is based on consent, object to certain processing activities, and request restriction of processing where applicable.

Requests may be submitted using the contact details provided below.

Article 11 - Marketing Communications

If you subscribe to newsletters or marketing communications, we may send updates regarding new training programs, upcoming cohorts, events, educational resources, and promotions.

You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.

Article 12 - Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

CLIP is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing personal information.

Article 13 - Children's Privacy

Our training programs are intended primarily for adults and professional learners.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without the consent of a parent or legal guardian where required by law.

Article 14 - Changes to this Privacy Policy

CLIP reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time. The most recent version will always be published on our website.

Continued use of our services following any updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

Contact Information

CLIP Dutch Language Academy

CLIP Training & Consultancy N.V.

Email: contact@clipconsultancy.com

Website: www.clipconsultancy.com

Phone: +5978941253