Swiss International Institute Lausanne – SIIL

By registering on the SIIL website and paying for educational programs, the user agrees to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Approved by: Academic Council
Date of approval: 01.09.2022
Date of revision: 01.09.2025
Responsible: Data Protection Department
Contact person: a.isanina@siil.ch

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. This Privacy Policy determines the procedure for using and processing the personal data of users of the SIIL website.
1.2. Using the site means the user’s consent to the terms of this Policy.
1.3. If the user does not agree with the terms of the Policy, they are obliged to stop using the site.

2. WHAT DATA WE COLLECT

2.1. When using the site, the following data may be collected:
2.1.1. IP address;
2.1.2. type of operating system;
2.1.3. device identifiers;
2.1.4. first and last name;
2.1.5. user’s photo;
2.1.6. email address;
2.1.7. phone number;
2.1.8. results of educational programs;
2.1.9. messages and comments;
2.1.10. browsing history of site pages;
2.1.11. internet browser data;
2.1.12. payment information necessary for paying for educational programs.
2.2. To operate the site, Cookie files are used, allowing the saving of data for user authorization.

3. PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA

3.1. Processing of personal data implies:
3.1.1. collection;
3.1.2. systematization;
3.1.3. storage;
3.1.4. updating;
3.1.5. use;
3.1.6. transfer;
3.1.7. depersonalization;
3.1.8. blocking;
3.1.9. deletion;
3.1.10. destruction of data.
3.2. The user grants consent to the processing of personal data when registering and using the site.
3.3. In some cases, this data may be transferred to third parties for the fulfillment of obligations between the user and the institute.

4. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

4.1. The user independently places information on the site and realizes the possible risks of its disclosure.
4.2. Certain actions of the user may lead to certain information becoming accessible to an indefinite circle of persons.
4.3. The user also agrees to receive informational and advertising messages via email and phone indicated during registration.

5. PURPOSES OF USING INFORMATION

5.1. The collected information is used for:
5.1.1. fulfillment of obligations to the user;
5.1.2. communication support;
5.1.3. sending notifications and informational messages;
5.1.4. improving the quality of site operation;
5.1.5. identifying the user;
5.1.6. account administration;
5.1.7. compliance with legislative requirements.

6. INFORMATION PROTECTION

6.1. SIIL takes the necessary organizational and technical measures to protect user data from:
6.1.1. unauthorized access;
6.1.2. destruction;
6.1.3. modification;
6.1.4. distribution;
6.1.5. copying;
6.1.6. other unlawful actions of third parties.
6.2. Information is not sold or transferred to third parties, except in cases provided by law or when it is necessary to fulfill obligations to the user.

7. ADMINISTRATOR’S RIGHTS

7.1. The Administrator has the right to:
7.1.1. conduct statistical research based on depersonalized data;
7.1.2. use data for targeted advertising;
7.1.3. provide information to state authorities in cases provided by law;
7.1.4. transfer data to third parties to prevent fraud and ensure security;
7.1.5. transfer data within the framework of fulfillment of contractual obligations.

8. USER’S RIGHTS

8.1. The user has the right to:
8.1.1. modify and delete their data;
8.1.2. withdraw consent to receive advertising and informational messages;
8.1.3. contact the administrator on matters of personal data processing;
8.1.4. request the modification or deletion of information via email at info@siil.ch.

9. CHANGES TO THE POLICY

9.1. SIIL reserves the right to change this Privacy Policy.
9.2. The new version comes into effect from the moment of its publication on the site.
9.3. Continued use of the site signifies the user’s consent to the updated version of the document.

10. RESOLUTION OF CONFLICTS

10.1. If separate agreements between the user and SIIL contain provisions regarding personal data, they shall apply to the extent that they do not contradict this Privacy Policy.

11. CONTACT INFORMATION

11.1. For questions regarding the processing of personal data, you can contact:
Swiss International Institute Lausanne (SIIL)
Grand-Rue 92, 1820 Montreux, Switzerland
Phone: +41 31 520-70-82
Email: info@siil.ch
Data protection officer: a.isanina@siil.ch