🔒 Privacy Policy –SummerSchools.com
Effective Date: 01.01.2025
At SummerSchools.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal data is handled responsibly. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.
1. Who We Are
This website is operated by Navigo Trading Ltd trading as summerschools.com (referred to as “we”, “our”, or “us”). We provide information and discovery tools for summer school programmes worldwide. If you have any questions about this policy, contact us at: 📧 info@summerschools.com
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following data:
- Personal Data (e.g. name, email address) — when you fill out a contact form or sign up for our newsletter.
- Technical Data — IP address, browser type, operating system, device type.
- Usage Data — pages visited, time on site, referring website.
- Cookies & Tracking — for analytics, preferences, and site improvement (see Section 5).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Respond to enquiries or support requests
- Send newsletters or marketing emails (if opted-in)
- Improve the website and user experience
- Analyse website traffic (via Google Analytics)
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Email Communication & Newsletter
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we may send occasional updates about new summer programmes, application deadlines, or related content. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in each email.
Our email list is managed securely and in line with the UK GDPR and Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
5. Cookies
This website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and collect usage statistics.
Upon your first visit, you will be prompted to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
Types of cookies used:
- Essential cookies – Required for site functionality
- Analytics cookies – To track usage (e.g. Google Analytics)
- Third-party cookies – From tools like YouTube embeds or referral partners
You can manage cookies in your browser settings or revisit our cookie banner at any time.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your data. Our website uses HTTPS encryption, and all personal data is stored securely.
7. Your Rights (UK GDPR)
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to processing or request restriction
- Withdraw consent (where applicable)
To exercise your rights, contact us at info@summerschools.com.
8. Third-Party Links & Embedded Content
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites. Please review their privacy policies before sharing personal data.
9. Social Media
Interactions on social platforms (e.g. likes, shares, comments) are governed by the terms and privacy policies of the respective platforms. We do not collect personal information through these platforms unless you explicitly provide it via direct message or form submission.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page. Continued use of the website indicates acceptance of any changes.