Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 4, 2025

1. Introduction

AlgoMath Club ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services in the Netherlands.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number when you contact us or enroll
• Student Information: Age, educational background, course preferences for enrollment
• Communication: Messages sent through our contact forms or email

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

• Website Usage: Pages visited, time spent, browser type, IP address
• Technical Data: Device information, operating system, referring websites

3. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

• Course Administration: Managing enrollments, scheduling, and course delivery
• Communication: Responding to inquiries and providing course information
• Service Improvement: Understanding website usage to enhance user experience
• Legal Compliance: Meeting educational and business requirements in the Netherlands

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your data based on:

• Contract Performance: To provide educational services you've enrolled in
• Legitimate Interest: To improve our website and services
• Consent: When you voluntarily provide information through forms
• Legal Obligation: To comply with Dutch educational regulations

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share data only in these circumstances:

• Educational Partners: With schools when delivering CCA programs (with consent)
• Service Providers: With trusted vendors who help operate our website and services
• Legal Requirements: When required by Dutch or EU law

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for:

• Active Students: Duration of enrollment plus 2 years
• Inquiries: Up to 3 years or until you request deletion
• Website Analytics: Aggregated data retained indefinitely (anonymized)

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a resident of the Netherlands/EU, you have the right to:

• Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Restriction: Limit how we process your data
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Object: Opt out of certain types of processing
• Withdraw Consent: Remove previously given consent

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

• Secure data transmission (HTTPS encryption)
• Access controls and staff training
• Regular security assessments
• Incident response procedures

9. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies to:

• Improve website functionality and user experience
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Remember your preferences

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are designed for students under 18. We:

• Require parental consent for students under 16 (Netherlands law)
• Collect only necessary information for educational purposes
• Implement additional safeguards for minors' data
• Do not use children's data for marketing purposes

11. International Data Transfers

Your data is primarily processed within the European Union. Any transfers outside the EU are protected by appropriate safeguards as required by GDPR.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We will notify you of significant changes via email or website notice.

13. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions, data requests, or concerns, please contact us:

14. Data Protection Authority

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, you may lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens):

Website: autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl