Privacy Policy for Resistance Summer School

Privacy Policy (GDPR Compliant)

Effective Date: June 26, 2025
Last Updated: August 7, 2025

Resistance Summer School ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you access or use our website https://www.resistancesummerschool.com or interact with us through other channels.

By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our services or providing us with your personal data.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
Resistance Summer School
Email: support@resistancesummerschool.com

2. What Personal Data We Collect

2.1 Personal Identification Information:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Contact details

  • Other identifiers you may provide (e.g., during registration, subscription, or correspondence)

2.2 Technical and Usage Data:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Time zone settings

  • Pages visited, time spent on site, and other usage patterns

2.3 Communication Data:

  • Emails or messages you send to us

  • Preferences related to newsletters, promotional materials, and account settings

We do not collect special categories of personal data (e.g., health, race, religious beliefs) unless explicitly provided with your consent.

3. Legal Bases for Processing Your Data

We only process your personal data where we have a lawful basis under GDPR, including:

  • Consent: Where you have given clear consent (e.g., newsletter subscription)

  • Contractual necessity: Where data is needed to perform a contract with you

  • Legal obligation: Where we must comply with legal requirements

  • Legitimate interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests and your fundamental rights do not override these

4. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To provide and manage our services

  • To respond to your inquiries and support requests

  • To send newsletters and marketing communications (only with your consent)

  • To notify you of changes to our website or services

  • To analyze usage and improve our services

  • To protect the security of our website and services

  • To comply with applicable laws or enforce legal rights

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We may share your data with:

  • Service providers (e.g., hosting, email distribution) under strict data protection agreements

  • Affiliates and subsidiaries where necessary

  • Third-party advertisers only with your explicit consent

  • Legal authorities if required by law or legal process

  • Business transferees in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not sell your personal data.

6. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred and stored outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where such transfers occur, we ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place to protect your data in accordance with GDPR.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable law. Once no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize your data.

8. Your GDPR Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Rectify inaccuracies in your data

  • Erase your data ("right to be forgotten")

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Data portability (receive your data in a structured format)

  • Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise your rights, contact us at support@resistancesummerschool.com

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and understand user behavior. You can control cookies through your browser settings or opt-out using tools such as:

  • www.youronlinechoices.eu (for EU residents)

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the website.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children without verified parental consent. If you believe a child has provided us data without consent, please contact us and we will promptly delete such data.

11. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against loss, unauthorized access, or misuse. These include:

  • Secure server environments with firewalls

  • SSL encryption for transactions

  • Limited data access controls

Despite our efforts, no system can guarantee absolute security. Use of the site is at your own risk.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. When we do, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of the policy and may notify you via email or website banners. Your continued use of our services after changes indicates your acceptance.

13. Contact Us

To ask questions or exercise your data rights, please contact:

Resistance Summer School
Email: support@resistancesummerschool.com