Privacy Policy
Instituto Paulista de Comunicação is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our site and use our services. This policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our online platform and services.
Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us when you register for programs, apply for courses, enroll in workshops, participate in seminars, or interact with our online services. This information may include details necessary for your education and participation, such as identification details, contact information, academic history, payment information, and any other details you choose to provide.
We also automatically collect certain information when you visit or use our site. This includes technical data like your IP address, browser type, operating system, usage patterns on our site, and information about the device you use to access our services. This data is collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes related to providing educational services and managing our operations, including:
- To provide, operate, and maintain our online platform and services.
- To process your applications, registrations, and enrollments in our courses and programs.
- To communicate with you about your account, services, and educational opportunities.
- To provide customer support and respond to your inquiries.
- To personalize your experience on our site.
- To improve our site, services, and educational content.
- To conduct research and analysis to understand how our services are used.
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
- To detect and prevent fraud and security incidents.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with third parties only under specific circumstances:
- With service providers who perform functions on our behalf, such as hosting, data analysis, payment processing, and customer service. These providers are contractually bound to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was disclosed.
- When required by law or legal process, such as in response to a court order or subpoena.
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of Instituto Paulista de Comunicação, our users, or the public.
- In connection with a merger, sale of assets, or other business transaction, subject to standard confidentiality agreements.
- With your consent or at your direction.
Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data. These rights may include:
- The right to access your personal data.
- The right to request rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- The right to request the erasure of your personal data under certain conditions.
- The right to request restriction of processing your data.
- The right to object to the processing of your data.
- The right to data portability, allowing you to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- The right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the address provided in the contact section.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures designed to protect the security of your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your usage patterns and preferences. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.
Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. This privacy policy does not apply to third-party sites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without appropriate consent, we will take steps to delete the information.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our site.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, or if you wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at:
Instituto Paulista de Comunicação
855 Rua Haddock Lobo, 5th Floor, São Paulo, São Paulo, 01414-001, Brazil.