Privacy Policy of wiseu.com website ("Site")

Effective date: July 4th, 2024

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Dear User! We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of all data you share with us while using our Site and services. We aim for you to feel comfortable and confident as you engage with our offerings. Below, we provide key information about how we process your personal data and the cookies used on our site. For more information regarding cookies, please visit this site.

This information has been prepared in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a legal requirement in the EU, and is compliant with applicable US regulations.

I. YOUR RIGHTS

You have the right to request:

  • access to your personal data, including obtaining a copy of your data (Article 15 GDPR or, if applicable, Article 13(1)(f) GDPR),
  • rectification (Article 16 GDPR),
  • deletion (Article 17 GDPR),
  • restriction of processing (Article 18 GDPR),
  • data portability to another controller (Article 20 GDPR).

You also have the right to object at any time to the processing of your data:

  • for reasons related to your particular situation – against the processing of your personal data based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (i.e., our legitimate interests) – Article 21(1) GDPR;
  • if personal data is processed for direct marketing purposes, including profiling, to the extent that the processing is related to such direct marketing – Article 21(2) GDPR.

Contact us if you want to exercise your rights. You can particularly express your objection to the use of cookies (which you can read about below) via the "Cookie Settings" function through appropriate settings in your browser.

If you believe that your data is being processed unlawfully, you may file a complaint with the President of the Personal Data Protection Office.

II. PERSONAL DATA AND PRIVACY

We process your data for purposes related to the functioning of our Site and the provision of services offered on it. Below you will find detailed information about the processing of your data depending on the actions you take.

1. Using the Site to execute a service agreement offered on the Site.

Basis: Service contract (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR) creates a legal obligation related to accounting, requiring us to process your personal data (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR). Duration: For the period of the agreement and until the expiry of the legal obligation related to accounting. Additionally, your data will be processed until the time when claims can be pursued – by you or us (more information on this can be found in point 8). What if I do not provide data? You will not be able to use our services.

2. Using the Site to ensure its proper and secure operation.

Basis: Our legitimate interest, consisting of data processing for the purpose mentioned above (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR). Duration: For activities related to monitoring the proper functioning of the Site - 90 days or until your objection to processing is considered (whichever applies). For actions related to securing forms available on the Site - until the expiration or deletion by you of the cookie used to secure forms on the pages (more about cookies used on the Site can be found in the "Cookies" section of the Privacy Policy). What if I do not provide data? You will not be able to use our services.

3. Using the Site to improve the quality of our services through user feedback.

Basis: Our legitimate interest, consisting of data processing for the purpose mentioned above (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR). Duration: If you do not express your opinion - until your objection to processing is considered; if you express your opinion - until it is deleted or until your objection to processing is considered. What if I do not provide data? We will not consider your opinion regarding our services in the work on their further development.

4. Contacting us (e.g., to ask a question) to handle your inquiries or reports.

Basis: Based on a contract or action taken at your request, leading to its conclusion (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR) – in cases where your inquiry or report concerns a contract in which we are or may be a party. Based on our legitimate interest, consisting of data processing to communicate with you (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) – if your inquiry or report is not related to a contract. Duration: For the duration of our contract or – if no contract is concluded – 2 years from the moment you send the inquiry or report. What if I do not provide data? We will not be able to respond to your inquiry or report.

5. Browser settings or similar actions allowing for marketing activities.

Purpose: Direct marketing, involving displaying personalised ads (more on this can be found in the "Profiling" and "Cookies" sections of the Privacy Policy). Basis: Our legitimate interest, consisting of data processing for the purpose mentioned above (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR). Duration: Until the expiration or deletion by you of cookies used for marketing purposes. What if I do not provide data? You will not receive product or service suggestions that may be of interest to you.

6. Browser settings or similar actions allowing for analytical activities (statistical).

Purpose: To analyse how you use and navigate the Site to adapt the page to the needs and behaviours of users; to determine the source from which you accessed the Site, in order to settle accounts with entities cooperating with us in providing the Site (more on this can be found in the "Analytical Activities" and "Cookies" sections of the Privacy Policy). Basis: Our legitimate interest, consisting of data processing for the purposes mentioned above (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR). Duration: Until the expiration or deletion by you of cookies used for analytical purposes. What if I do not provide data? We will not consider your preferences regarding the use of the Site in the work on its development. Your activity will not be taken into account when analysing our cooperation with business partners (including in our settlements with partners), although your personal data will not be disclosed to these entities in any case.

7. Use of a free content service from the Administrator (including subscribing to a newsletter, downloading files, or participating in a webinar).

Purpose: To provide a free content service from the Administrator (e.g., sending newsletters, making files available for download, or enabling you to participate in a webinar). To analyse the effectiveness of the content we provide, to establish general principles for creating effective free content in our business (more on this can be found in the "Analytical Activities" section of the Privacy Policy). Basis: Based on an agreement to provide a free content service (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR). Based on our legitimate interest, consisting of data processing for the purpose mentioned above (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR). Duration: Until you resign from the aforementioned service (e.g., unsubscribe from our newsletter) or until your objection to processing is considered. What if I do not provide data? You will not have the opportunity to receive information about the Site and our services, download files, or participate in our webinars.

8. Taking action or inaction that may lead to claims related to the Site or our services.

Purpose: To determine, pursue, or defend potential claims related to the concluded contract or services provided. Basis: Our legitimate interest, consisting of personal data processing for the purpose mentioned above (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR). Duration: Until the expiration of the period of limitation for claims or until your objection to processing is considered - depending on which is applicable in the case. What if I do not provide data? There will be no possibility to determine, pursue, or defend claims.

III. PROFILING

In connection with the Site, in the situations specified below, we conduct profiling, which consists of:

a) automatic assessment of which products or services you may be interested in, using information about the content you view. As a result, advertisements for products or services displayed as part of the online services you use will be more tailored to you and your needs. Such actions in relation to you will take place if you allow them via the "Cookie Settings" function, which you can find in the settings of your browser;

b) taking into account your actions taken within the Site (e.g., the type of services you have chosen) when sending free content addressed to you. As a result, the information we send will be more tailored to you and your needs. Such actions in relation to you will take place if you use a free content service from the Administrator. The profiling we perform does not result in decisions that have legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affect you.

IV. ANALYTICAL ACTIVITIES (STATISTICAL)

In connection with the Site, in the situations specified below, we conduct analytical activities, consisting of:

a) determining the source from which you accessed the Site (i.e., in particular – whether from our business partner), as well as how you move around the Site (i.e., how long you spend on a particular subpage, or which places on the page you click). Thanks to these actions, we can settle accounts with entities cooperating with us in recommending the Site, and also adjust the layout and appearance of the Site and the content placed on it to the needs of Users. Such actions in relation to you will take place if you allow them via the "Cookie Settings" function, which you can find in the settings of your browser;

b) checking the effectiveness of the free content service provided by us, for example, by verifying whether and how the sending of content or a conducted webinar affected activity on the Site. These activities help us establish general principles for offering free content by us - e.g., in terms of optimal newsletter sending hours or the topics of webinars we organise.

V. DATA SECURITY

In processing your personal data, we apply organisational and technical measures in accordance with relevant legal provisions, including using encryption of the connection with an SSL/TLS certificate.

VI. COOKIES

The Site, like most websites, uses so-called cookies. These files:

  • are stored in the memory of your device (computer, phone, etc.);
  • do not cause changes in the settings of your device.

On the Site, cookies are used for purposes of:

  • remembering your session,
  • statistical,
  • marketing,
  • providing Site functions.

Our site uses various types of cookies. Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages.

To set your preferences for the use of cookies by the Site, use the "Cookie Settings" function, which you can find in the settings of your browser. If you want to learn more about managing cookies, including how to disable them in your browser, you can use the help file of your browser. You can familiarise yourself with this information by pressing the F1 key in your browser. Moreover, you can find appropriate guidelines on the following subpages, depending on the browser you use:

  • Google Chrome
  • Opera
  • Safari
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Microsoft Edge

Using the appropriate options of your browser, you can at any time:

  • delete cookies,
  • adjust the use of cookies to your preferences by choosing the option "Allow all cookies" or "Allow selected",
  • change the above decisions,
  • block the use of cookies in the future. In such cases, we will no longer process them.

VII. DATA CONTROLLER

Bring Up Agency Karina Chalapuk-Sniegowska located in the European Union, Poland, 02-017 Warsaw, al. Jerozolimskie 123A floor 18. Tax Identification Number / VAT number: PL9511924129

If you wish to contact us regarding the processing of your personal data, please write to us at the email address: [email protected]

VIII. EXTERNAL SERVICES / DATA RECIPIENTS

We use the services of external entities that support us in conducting our activities. We entrust them with processing your data – these entities process data exclusively on our documented instruction. Below you will find a list of potential recipients of your data.

Activity: Every action in connection with the Site

  • Data Recipients: hosting provider
    • Transfer of Data Outside of the EU: does not take place
  • Data Recipients: standard office software provider
    • Transfer of Data Outside of the EU: yes – United States**
  • Data Recipients: persons cooperating with us based on civil law contracts as well as services providers supporting our current activities
    • Transfer of Data Outside of the EU: yes – United States**
  • Data Recipients: website creation software provider
    • Transfer of Data Outside of the EU: yes – United States**, Israel**

Activity: Creating a user account on the Site

  • Data Recipients: creation of a user account
    • Transfer of Data Outside of the EU: does not take place
  • Data Recipients: social media platform
    • Transfer of Data Outside of the EU: yes – United States**
  • Data Recipients: mailing system provider
    • Transfer of Data Outside of the EU: yes – United States**
  • Data Recipients: project management software provider
    • Transfer of Data Outside of the EU: does not take place

Activity: Using the messenger available on the Site

  • Data Recipients: satisfaction surveys software provider
    • Transfer of Data Outside of the EU: does not take place
  • Data Recipients: Site messenger system provider
    • Transfer of Data Outside of the EU: does not take place
  • Data Recipients: email mailbox provider
    • Transfer of Data Outside of the EU: yes – United States**
  • Data Recipients: project management software provider
    • Transfer of Data Outside of the EU: does not take place

Activity: Staying on the Site with settings allowing for conducting analytical activities

  • Data Recipients: site optimization services provider
    • Transfer of Data Outside of the EU: yes – United States**

Activity: Staying on the Site with settings allowing for conducting marketing activities

  • Data Recipients: marketing services provider
    • Transfer of Data Outside of the EU: yes – United States**

Activity: Purchasing products and services available on the Site

  • Data Recipients: payment processing provider
    • Transfer of Data Outside of the EU: does not take place
  • Data Recipients: mailing system provider
    • Transfer of Data Outside of the EU: yes – United States**
  • Data Recipients: accounting office
    • Transfer of Data Outside of the EU: does not take place
  • Data Recipients: email mailbox provider
    • Transfer of Data Outside of the EU: yes – United States**
  • Data Recipients: accounting software provider
    • Transfer of Data Outside of the EU: yes – United States**
  • Data Recipients: invoicing software provider
    • Transfer of Data Outside of the EU: does not take place
  • Data Recipients: appointment booking software provider
    • Transfer of Data Outside of the EU: does not take place
  • Data Recipients: online questionnaire provider
    • Transfer of Data Outside of the EU: yes – United States**
  • Data Recipients: online education and community platform provider
    • Transfer of Data Outside of the EU: yes – United States**
  • Data Recipients: online calendar provider
    • Transfer of Data Outside of the EU: does not take place

Activity: Contacting us by email or using the contact form

  • Data Recipients: project management software provider
    • Transfer of Data Outside of the EU: does not take place
  • Data Recipients: email mailbox provider
    • Transfer of Data Outside of the EU: yes – United States**
  • Data Recipients: mailing system provider
    • Transfer of Data Outside of the EU: yes – United States**
  • Data Recipients: system for sending emails and webinar platform provider
    • Transfer of Data Outside of the EU: yes – United States**

Activity: Use of a free content service from the Administrator (e.g., subscribing to a newsletter, downloading a file, or participating in a webinar)

  • Data Recipients: system for sending emails and webinar platform provider
    • Transfer of Data Outside of the EU: yes – United States**
  • Data Recipients: project management software provider
    • Transfer of Data Outside of the EU: does not take place
  • Data Recipients: mailing system provider
    • Transfer of Data Outside of the EU: yes – United States**
  • Data Recipients: email mailbox provider
    • Transfer of Data Outside of the EU: yes – United States**

Activity: Participation in a satisfaction survey, e.g., from participating in a webinar

  • Data Recipients: satisfaction surveys software provider
    • Transfer of Data Outside of the EU: does not take place
  • Data Recipients: system for sending emails and webinar platform provider
    • Transfer of Data Outside of the EU: yes – United States**

Activity: Participation in a satisfaction survey about our services provided in connection with the Site

  • Data Recipients: satisfaction surveys software provider
    • Transfer of Data Outside of the EU: does not take place

Activity: Staying on the Site with settings allowing for ensuring the security of forms available on the Site

  • Data Recipients: IT and online security support provider
    • Transfer of Data Outside of the EU: yes – United States**

And also: appropriate public authorities to the extent that we are legally obliged to provide them with data.

IX. TRANSFER OF PERSONAL DATA TO COUNTRIES OUTSIDE THE EUROPEAN UNION

** In connection with the above, your personal data may also be processed by entities outside the European Union and European Economic Area or to an international organisation, but only to entities that have adhered to the Privacy Shield framework, operate within EU countries, the US, or countries that have been granted an Adequacy Decision by the European Commission regarding personal data, which obligates them to comply with GDPR or equivalent regulations. The appropriate level of protection of your data, including through the use of appropriate safeguards, is ensured by:

  • participation of these entities in the so-called Data Privacy Framework, i.e., a program established by the European Commission's executive decision as a set of rules ensuring adequate protection of your privacy - in the case of entities from the United States of America;
  • EU Commission Decision on the adequate protection of personal data in the State of Israel with regard to the automated processing of personal data – in the case of Israel.