1. Introduction
At INNOVAE Business School (“INNOVAE,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you use our website, online campus, and educational services.
By accessing our platform, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Identification Data: Name, email address, date of birth, and other details you provide during registration.
Academic Data: Records of modules, units, lessons completed, grades, and diploma applications.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage statistics for site performance.
Payment Data (for diploma registration): Limited data required to process your payment (handled securely by third-party payment processors — we do not store credit card details).
3. How We Use Your Data
Your personal data is used to:
Provide free access to academic content.
Manage diploma and certificate registrations.
Maintain academic records and issue diplomas.
Improve our educational services and website performance.
Communicate with you regarding support, updates, or important notices.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following legal bases:
Consent: When you voluntarily provide data for registration.
Contractual Necessity: To deliver educational services you request.
Legal Obligation: To comply with EU and Estonian laws.
Legitimate Interest: To improve our services and ensure platform security.
5. Data Storage and Security
Your data is securely stored on servers located within the European Union.
We use encryption, firewalls, and access controls to protect your information.
Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for educational or legal purposes.
6. Sharing of Information
We may share your information only in the following cases:
With authorized staff and faculty to manage your academic progress.
With payment processors to handle diploma registration fees.
When required by law or government authorities in Estonia or the EU.
We do not share your information with advertisers or unrelated third parties.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience, analyze performance, and store session preferences. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.
8. Your Rights (GDPR)
As a resident of the European Union (and extended to all our users worldwide), you have the right to:
Access your personal data.
Request correction of inaccurate information.
Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
Restrict or object to certain processing.
Request data portability.
Withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected]
9. International Access
INNOVAE is an online business school with a global student base. While users can access our services worldwide, all data is processed under EU GDPR standards, ensuring a consistent level of protection.
10. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us at: [email protected]