Helvetia Media Training AG, located at 10 Ramistrasse, 4th Floor, Zurich, Zurich, 8001, Switzerland, is the data controller responsible for processing your personal data collected via our online platform and in relation to the services we provide, which include digital journalism courses, investigative journalism training, media ethics workshops, data journalism training, multimedia storytelling techniques, and advanced reporting seminars.
This policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our site or interact with our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), where applicable.
Collection of Personal Data
We collect personal data that you provide to us directly when you register for a course, sign up for a newsletter, contact us through our online platform, or otherwise interact with us. This may include your name, contact details such as your physical address, information about your professional background, payment information, and any other information you choose to provide.
We may also collect certain information automatically when you visit our site. This automatically collected data may include information about your device, your IP address, browser type, operating system, referral URLs, pages visited, and the dates and times of your visits. This information helps us understand how our site is used and improve user experience.
Use of Personal Data
We use your personal data for various purposes, including: - To provide and manage the services you request, such as course registration and delivery. - To process payments for courses and services. - To communicate with you about your registration, services, and updates. - To improve and optimize our services and online platform. - To personalize your experience on our site. - To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and policies. - For our legitimate business interests, such as analytics, security, and preventing fraud.
Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds: - The processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you, such as providing training services. - You have given explicit consent for specific processing activities, such as receiving marketing communications. - The processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation that we are subject to. - The processing is necessary for the purposes of our legitimate interests, provided that these interests are not overridden by your interests or fundamental rights and freedoms.
Sharing of Personal Data
We may share your personal data with third parties in the following circumstances: - With service providers who perform functions on our behalf, such as payment processing, hosting, analytics, and customer support. These providers are obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them. - In response to legal processes, such as court orders or subpoenas, or to comply with applicable laws. - To protect our rights, property, or safety, and that of our users or the public. - In connection with a business transfer, such as a merger or acquisition, where permitted by law.
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. The retention period depends on the type of data and the purpose for which it is processed.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data: - The right to access your personal data. - The right to request rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data. - The right to request erasure of your personal data. - The right to request restriction of processing. - The right to object to processing, particularly for direct marketing purposes. - The right to data portability. - The right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent. - The right to lodge a complaint with a competent supervisory authority.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the physical address provided below.
International Data Transfers
Your personal data may be transferred to, and stored and processed in, countries outside of your country of residence. We take appropriate steps to ensure that international transfers of personal data are carried out in accordance with applicable data protection laws, using suitable safeguards such as standard contractual clauses where required.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our site uses cookies and similar technologies to function effectively, analyze site usage, and improve your experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or potentially via a dedicated cookie consent tool on our site.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any changes on this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data processing practices, you may contact us by writing to:
Helvetia Media Training AG
10 Ramistrasse, 4th Floor
Zurich, Zurich, 8001
Switzerland