Privacy Policy – ISTDP International
Effective date: [date]
This Privacy Policy describes how ISTDP International (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data of users (“you”, “your”) who access or use our websites and related services.
This policy applies to the following websites and related platforms:
- https://istdpinternational.com
- any associated subdomains, mailing lists, educational platforms, forums, and online services operated by ISTDP International.
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
ISTDP International
[legal form, if applicable]
[registered address]
Email: privacy@istdpinternational.com
If required by law, ISTDP International may appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO). In such case, contact details will be provided here.
2. Personal Data We Collect
2.1 Data you provide directly
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Professional information (e.g. profession, specialization, country)
- Account credentials (username, encrypted password)
- Billing details (if payments are involved)
- Content you voluntarily submit (e.g. forum posts, messages, profile descriptions)
Providing personal data is voluntary, but may be necessary to access certain services.
2.2 Data collected automatically
When you visit our websites, certain data may be collected automatically:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Operating system
- Date and time of access
- Pages visited and referring URLs
- Server logs and security logs
2.3 Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- ensure proper website functionality,
- improve performance and user experience,
- analyze traffic and usage patterns,
- remember user preferences.
You can manage or withdraw cookie consent at any time via your browser settings or the cookie consent banner.
A detailed description is provided in our Cookie Policy (if published separately).
3. Purposes of Processing
Your personal data may be processed for the following purposes:
- providing and maintaining our websites and services;
- creating and managing user accounts;
- administering newsletters, mailing lists, and informational communications;
- organizing trainings, workshops, and educational activities;
- processing payments and invoices (if applicable);
- responding to inquiries and providing support;
- ensuring website security and preventing abuse;
- fulfilling legal and regulatory obligations.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Art. 6)
We process personal data on the basis of:
- your consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) – e.g. newsletter, marketing communications, cookies;
- performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps (Art. 6(1)(b));
- legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c));
- legitimate interests of ISTDP International (Art. 6(1)(f)), such as website security, internal administration, and service improvement.
5. Sharing and Disclosure of Data
We may share your personal data with:
- IT and hosting providers;
- email and newsletter service providers;
- payment processors (if applicable);
- analytics and security service providers;
- public authorities, if required by law.
All third-party service providers process data on our behalf under appropriate data protection agreements.
We do not sell personal data.
6. International Data Transfers
As an international organization, your data may be processed or stored outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
When transferring data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards, including:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission,
- equivalent legal mechanisms ensuring GDPR-level protection.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:
- the duration of your account or participation in our services;
- legally required retention periods (e.g. accounting records);
- until consent is withdrawn, where processing is based on consent.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
- access your personal data;
- rectify inaccurate or incomplete data;
- request erasure (“right to be forgotten”), where applicable;
- restrict processing;
- object to processing based on legitimate interests;
- data portability, where applicable;
- withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing;
- lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (in the EU: your local Data Protection Authority).
Requests may be submitted to: privacy@istdpinternational.com
We will respond within the statutory period (usually 30 days).
9. Security of Data
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including:
- HTTPS encryption,
- access controls and authentication,
- server and database security measures,
- regular updates and monitoring.
No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure; however, we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data.
10. Embedded Content and Third-Party Links
Articles or pages on our websites may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you visited those websites directly.
These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, or monitor your interaction with embedded content. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or organizational changes.
The updated version will be published on our websites with a revised effective date.
12. Contact
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or data protection practices, please contact: