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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 16th, 2024

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At www.skischolars.com, your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you register an account or use our services, whether as a ski student or a ski coach. By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

Personal Information

When you register for an account as a ski student or coach, we may collect the following personal information:

  • Full Name

  • Email Address

  • Phone Number

  • Location (e.g., city, region; optional)

  • Skiing experience level (for students)

  • Professional qualifications, certifications, and experience (for instructors)

  • Payment details (e.g., credit card information, for payments)

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your user experience, manage sessions, and analyze website traffic.

​How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

  • Create and manage your account.

  • Connect students with ski coaches.

  • Facilitate booking, communication, and payment processing.

  • Personalize and improve your user experience on the website.

  • Communicate with you regarding updates, promotions, or support inquiries.

  • Comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with:

  • Ski Coaches and Students: Relevant information (e.g., name, skiing experience, location) will be shared between students and coaches to facilitate bookings.

  • Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us with payment processing, email delivery, or website analytics. These providers are required to protect your information and only use it as instructed by us.

  • Legal Authorities: If required by law, we may disclose your personal information to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

  • Secure server environments

  • Encryption of sensitive data (e.g., payment information)

  • Regular security audits and monitoring

 

However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

Your Data Rights

As a registered user, you have the following rights:

  • Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

  • Correction: You can update or correct your personal information.

  • Deletion: You can request the deletion of your account and personal data, subject to legal obligations.

  • Withdrawal of Consent: You may withdraw your consent for us to use your data, though this may affect your ability to use certain features on our website.

 

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@skischolars.com.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services to you and comply with legal obligations. Once your account is deleted or becomes inactive, we will securely delete or anonymize your data, except for any information we are required to retain by law.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: info@skischolars.com

By registering an account and using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

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