Last Updated: 11.13.2024
The Institute for Applied Geopolitics ("IAG," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data in compliance with global privacy standards, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant regulations. This policy applies to your use of our Website (https://appliedgeopolitics.com) and any related services.
This Privacy Policy applies between you, the user of this website, and the Institute for Applied Geopolitics, the owner and provider of this website. It covers the collection, use, and management of any data collected by us in relation to your use of our website, communications systems, and any services provided through any platform or device. This includes but is not limited to data collected through our website, mobile applications, and any related services or systems that we provide now or in the future.
In this Policy the following terms shall have the following meanings:
- "Account": means collectively the personal information, Payment Information and credentials used by Users to access Material and / or any communications System on the Website.
- "Content": means any text, graphics, images, audio, video, software, data compilations and any other form of information capable of being stored in a computer that appears on or forms part of this Website
- "Cookie": means a small text file placed on your computer by Institute for Applied Geopolitics when you visit certain parts of this Website. This allows us to identify recurring visitors and to analyze their browsing habits within the Website.
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"Data": means collectively all information that you submit to the Website. This includes, but is not limited to, Account details and information submitted using any of our Services or Systems.
- "Service": means collectively any online facilities, tools, services or information that Institute for Applied Geopolitics makes available through the Website either now or in the future.
- "System": means any online communications infrastructure that Institute for Applied Geopolitics makes available through the Website either now or in the future. This includes, but is not limited to, web-based email, message boards, live chat facilities and email links;
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"User" / "Users": means any third party that accesses the Website and is not employed by Institute for Applied Geopolitics and acting in the course of their employment.
- "Website": means the website that you are currently using (appliedgeopolitics.com) and any sub-domains of this site (e.g. subdomain.yourschool.com) unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions.
Without limitation, any of the following Data may be collected:
- 3.1 Name;
- 3.2 Date of birth;
- 3.3 Job title & profession;
- 3.4 Contact information such as email addresses and telephone numbers;
- 3.5 Demographic information such as post code, preferences and interests;
- 3.6 Financial information such as credit / debit card numbers (processed by third-party payment processors);
- 3.7 IP address (automatically collected);
- 3.8 Web browser type and version (automatically collected);
- 3.9 Operating system (automatically collected);
- 3.10 A list of URLs starting with a referring site, your activity on this Website, and the site you exit to (automatically collected); and
- 3.11 Cookie information (see Clause 13 below).
- 4.1 Any personal Data you submit will be retained by Institute for Applied Geopolitics only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by applicable laws. Specifically:
- Account Information: Retained for as long as your account remains active or as needed to provide services. Upon account closure, this data will be retained for 12 months to comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes.
- Financial Information: Retained for a period of 7 years to comply with financial regulations and legal requirements.
- Marketing Data: Retained until you opt out of marketing communications or withdraw consent. Upon withdrawal of consent, data will be removed within 30 days.
- Communications Data: Retained for up to 1 year after the communication ends, to allow us to address any follow-up or legal issues.
After the relevant retention period, your data will either be securely deleted or anonymized to ensure your privacy.
- 4.2 Unless we are obliged or permitted by law to do so, and subject to Clause 5, your Data will not be disclosed to third parties. This includes our affiliates and / or other companies within our group.
- 4.3 All personal Data is stored securely in accordance with the principles of the GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018. For more details on security, see Clauses 10, 11, and 12 below.
- 4.4 Any or all of the above Data may be required by us from time to time in order to provide you with the best possible service and experience when using our website. Specifically, Data may be used by us for the following reasons:
- 4.4.1 internal record keeping;
- 4.4.2 improvement of our products / services;
- 4.4.3 transmission by email of promotional materials that may be of interest to you;
- 4.4.4 contact for market research purposes which may be done using email, telephone, fax or mail. Such information may be used to customize or update the Website.
Institute for Applied Geopolitics may, from time to time, employ the services of other parties for dealing with matters that may include, but are not limited to, payment handling, delivery of purchased items, search engine facilities, advertising and marketing. The providers of such services do not have access to certain personal Data provided by Users of this Website. Any Data used by such parties is used only to the extent required by them to perform the services that Institute for Applied Geopolitics requests. Any use for other purposes is strictly prohibited. Furthermore, any Data that is processed by third parties must be processed within the terms of this Policy and in accordance with the GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018.
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. Please note that this Privacy Policy does not apply to those Websites, and we encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those Websites.
- 6.1 Institute for Applied Geopolitics may, from time to time, expand or reduce its business and this may involve the sale of certain divisions or the transfer of control of certain divisions to other parties. Data provided by Users will, where it is relevant to any division so transferred, be transferred along with that division and the new owner or newly controlling party will, under the terms of this Policy, be permitted to use the Data for the purposes for which it was supplied by you.
- 6.2 In the event that any Data submitted by Users will be transferred in such a manner, you will be contacted in advance and informed of the changes. When contacted you will be given the choice to have your Data deleted or withheld from the new owner or controller.
We process your data under the following legal bases:
- Consent: Where you have provided your consent (e.g., for marketing communications).
- Contract: To fulfill our contractual obligations to you.
- Legitimate Interest: To improve our services and enhance user experience.
We may use your data for automated decision-making or profiling in limited circumstances. Automated decision-making means that decisions are made automatically without human involvement, while profiling involves the use of personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects about you, such as your interests or behavior.
The types of data used for profiling or automated decision-making may include:
- Demographic Data: Information such as age, location, and job title.
- Behavioral Data: Information about your activity on our website, such as pages visited, links clicked, and time spent on pages.
- Preference Data: Information you provide regarding your preferences and interests.
- 8.1 Why We Use Automated Decision-Making and Profiling
- To provide personalized recommendations and content based on your preferences and activity.
- To improve our services and better understand user needs.
- To conduct targeted marketing with your consent.
- 8.2 Your Rights Regarding Automated Decision-Making
- You have the right to object to decisions made solely based on automated processing if these decisions significantly affect you.
- You may also request human intervention in the decision-making process, express your point of view, or contest the decision.
- 9.1 You have the right to ask for a copy of your personal Data.
- 9.2 You have the right to opt out of receiving marketing communications from us. You can do this by following the unsubscribe link in any email we send you or by contacting us directly.
- 9.3 You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you or to view or amend your account information at any time. This includes modifying your data if your circumstances change, and updating your marketing preferences.
- Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.
- Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data, under certain conditions.
- Restriction: You can ask us to limit how we use your personal data in specific situations.
- Data Portability: The right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
- Object: You can object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
- Withdraw Consent: Where consent is the basis for processing, you may withdraw your consent at any time.
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us. You can do this by following the unsubscribe link in any email we send you or by contacting us directly.
We will respond to all requests within 30 days in accordance with applicable data protection laws. To exercise these rights please contact us at debbie@appliedgeopolitics.com. The Institute for Applied Geopolitics respects your right to privacy and provides you with control over your personal information. In compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), we want to inform you that IAG does not sell your personal information to third parties.
Data security is of great importance to Institute for Applied Geopolitics and to protect your Data we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure Data collected online. The Institute for Applied Geopolitics employs up-to-date and secure cryptographic methods, including:
- Password Protection: All user passwords are salted and hashed, ensuring they are never stored or transmitted as plain text.
- Data Transmission: LearnWorlds enforces HTTPS for all requests, ensuring that all traffic between your school and the user's browser is encrypted.
- Data Storage: User data is stored securely, with databases mirrored and backed up off-site across multiple facilities.
- PCI Compliance: For payment processing, LearnWorlds relies on trusted payment gateway providers like Stripe and PayPal, which are PCI DSS Level 1 Service Providers—the highest level of compliance.
We are committed to protecting your personal data. In the event of a data breach that compromises your personal data, we will notify the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours, and we will also inform you without undue delay if there is a high risk to your rights and freedoms. This notification will include information on the nature of the breach, any steps we have taken to mitigate the impact, and any recommended measures you should take to protect yourself.
Your data may be transferred to and stored in countries outside of your home country. We ensure that appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or Data Transfer Agreements, are in place to protect your data in these cases. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, to protect your data in these cases.
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This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. Users located outside the United States should be aware that their data will be governed by U.S. jurisdiction, and any disputes relating to this Privacy Policy will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the United States.
Our services are not directed at children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from them. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a minor without the necessary parental or guardian consent, we will take steps to verify the identity of the parent or guardian and obtain consent to continue processing the data. If we are unable to obtain such consent, we will delete the data as soon as possible in compliance with regulations such as COPPA (in the U.S.) and GDPR (in the EU).
Institute for Applied Geopolitics reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the law or our practices. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we may also inform you via email or other methods if significant changes are made. We encourage you to review this policy regularly. By continuing to use the Website, you are deemed to have accepted any changes.
