Privacy Policy:
This Privacy Policy outlines our commitment to protecting your privacy. It describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with our Service. It also explains your rights regarding your personal information and how you are protected under privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
By accessing or using our Service, you signify your agreement to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Interpretation and Definitions
Interpretation
Capitalized terms have the meanings defined below, which are applicable both in singular and plural forms.
Definitions
Account: A unique account created for you to access certain parts of our Service.
Affiliate: An entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the Company, where “control” signifies ownership of 50% or more shares, equity interest, or other securities entitled to vote.
Company: lingostem (referred to as either “the Company,” “We,” “Us,” or “Our” in this Agreement).
Cookies: Small files placed on your device (computer, mobile, etc.) by a website, containing details of your browsing history on that website.
Country: India.
Device: Any device that can access the Service, such as a computer, cellphone, or digital tablet.
Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual.
Service: The Website provided by the Company.
Service Provider: Any natural or legal person processing data on behalf of the Company, including third-party companies or individuals the Company employs.
You means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable.
We process your personal data under the following bases:
Consent: You have consented to processing personal data for one or more specific purposes.
Performance of a contract: Provision of personal data is necessary for the performance of an agreement with you and/or for any pre-contractual obligations thereof.
Legal obligations: Processing personal data is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which the Company is subject.
Vital interests: Processing personal data is necessary to protect your vital interests or of another natural person.
Public interests: Processing personal data is related to a task that is carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the Company.
Legitimate interests: Processing personal data is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the Company.
Your Rights Under the GDPR
Under GDPR, you have various rights in relation to your personal data. These include, among others, the right to access, correct, portability, and erase your data. Please refer to the GDPR guidelines for a detailed explanation of these rights. You can exercise these rights by contacting us directly.
Contact Us
If you would like more information about our privacy practices or have any questions, please email us at support@lingostem.com.
Collecting and Using Your Personal Data
Types of Data Collected
You may provide us with your name,
email address, employment information, telephone number, address, and company. In the case of Lingostem.com, you may provide
personal information such as your demographic, financial, and billing information. We
process this Personal Data as long as we have a legitimate interest or based on your
consent. Please note, if you are a paid Lingostem.com subscriber, any billing or payment
information goes to our payment processors and is not collected, processed, or stored by
lingostem or Lingostem.com. If you are a Lingostem.com subscriber, we may also receive
Personal Data when you subscribe so that we may process those subscriptions. However,
neither Lingostem.com nor lingostem, , collects, or processes any
payment card industry (“PCI”) data.
Personal Data
You may be asked to provide us with personally identifiable information, including but not limited to:
Email address
First name and last name
Phone number
Address, State, Province, ZIP/Postal code, City
Usage Data
Usage Data
Usage Data is collected automatically during your interaction with our Service.
This may include details such as your Device’s IP address, browser type, browser version, our Service pages that you visit, time and date of your visit, time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic data.
Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data Under GDPR
We process your personal data under the following bases:
Consent: You have given your consent for processing personal data for one or more specific purposes.
Performance of a contract: Provision of personal data is necessary for the performance of an agreement with you and/or for any pre-contractual obligations thereof.
Legal obligations: Processing personal data is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which the Company is subject.
Vital interests: Processing personal data is necessary in order to protect your vital interests or of another natural person.
Public interests: Processing personal data is related to a task that is carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the Company.
Legitimate interests: Processing personal data is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the Company.
Your Rights Under the GDPR
Under GDPR, you have various rights in relation to your personal data. These include, among others, the right to access, correct, portability, and erase your data. . You can exercise these rights by contacting us directly.
Contact Us
For more information about our privacy practices or if you have any questions, please contact us by email at support@lingostem.com.
Your Content Submissions
Your Content Submissions
User-Generated Content
The SERVICE allows you to submit user-generated content, such as comments, images, and other contributions. To participate, users are required to provide a user name and email address. By submitting content to us, you acknowledge that we may process any Personal Data included in your submissions, based on your consent and a legitimate interest in providing and enhancing our Services.
Consent for Identifiable Persons
If your submissions include other identifiable individuals, it is your responsibility to secure consent from such individuals before submitting the content for publication on our Service. You must ensure these consents comply with the requirements of the GDPR or relevant privacy regulations applicable in your jurisdiction.
Withdrawal of Consent
You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. However, the withdrawal of your consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. Please note that withdrawing consent from our marketing communications will not preclude us from sending you service-related communications, nor will it limit our ability to respond to your inquiries or provide requested services.
Usage Data Collection Through Cookies and Similar Technologies
With your consent, or as otherwise permitted by law, our Service employs cookies, web beacons, web server logs, and other similar technologies to automatically collect information when you visit our services, including our social media pages or open our emails. This data, which may include Personal Data, encompasses usage details, IP addresses, browser types, unique device identifiers, operating system versions, language preferences, access dates and times, and referring URLs.
Data Sharing with Third Parties
Your Personal Data may be shared under specific circumstances, as detailed in this Privacy Policy. This includes:
Facilitating interactions with third-party websites and services, where your data is necessary to engage with those platforms.
Advance notice efforts will be made to inform you, when legally permissible, if we intend to disclose information related to you for legal or regulatory reasons, unless prohibited by law or court order.
We are committed to protecting your rights , ensuring that your data is processed transparently, respectfully, and securely.
For any concerns or to exercise your rights related to data privacy (including withdrawing consent), please contact us at support@lingostem.com
Tracking Technologies and Cookies
Tracking Technologies and Cookies
Use of Cookies and Similar Tracking Technologies
Our Service uses cookies and comparable tracking technologies to monitor activity and retain specific information, enhancing and evaluating our Service’s efficiency. The tracking technologies we apply may encompass the following:
Cookies or Browser Cookies: These small files stored on your device can be managed through your browser settings, allowing you to refuse all cookies or to be alerted when cookies are sent. Please note that if you opt not to accept cookies, it may impact the functionality of our Service.
Web Beacons: Our Service and emails may include web beacons (clear gifs, pixel tags, and single-pixel gifs) that allow us to count visitors, compile aggregate statistics about how our Service is used, and evaluate its accuracy and integrity.
Cookies can persist on your device indefinitely (Persistent Cookies) or until you close your browser (Session Cookies). Cookies and their purposes are further detailed on our dedicated Cookies Policy page.
Types and Purposes of Cookies Used
Necessary / Essential Cookies
Type: Session Cookies
Administered by: Us
Purpose: These Cookies are critical for accessing features of our Website, authenticating users, and preventing fraudulent account usage.
Cookies Policy / Notice Acceptance Cookies
Type: Persistent Cookies
Administered by: Us
Purpose: They identify if you have agreed to our use of cookies on the Website.
Functionality Cookies
Type: Persistent Cookies
Administered by: Us
Purpose: These Cookies save your preferences, like language selection or login details, to enhance your experience.
Your Choices Regarding Cookies
You control your cookie settings and preferences. Our Cookies Policy provides more information. Please consult the Cookies section of this Privacy Policy for further instructions.
Use of Your Personal Data
The Company leverages your Personal Data for objectives such as maintaining our Service, managing your user account, and communicating with you, among others, detailed below:
Service Provision
Account Management
Contractual Obligations Fulfillment
Communication
Offers and Promotions
Request Management
Business Transfers
Sharing Your Personal Information
Your personal information may be disclosed:
To Service Providers: For service operational purposes, such as analytics and communication.
For Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your Personal Data may be transferred.
With Affiliates: As part of our corporate group, subject to this Privacy Policy’s obligations.
With Business Partners: To offer products or promotions that may interest you.
With Other Users: If you interact in public areas, such information may become broadly accessible.
With Your Consent: Your Personal Data may be used for additional purposes upon your approval.
For a comprehensive description of our use of your personal data and your rights over your data, please review our complete Privacy Policy or contact us at support @ lingostem.com.
Retention of Your Personal Data
The Company will retain Your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We are committed to maintaining your data for no longer than required to provide you with our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.
Purpose of Retention: We retain Personal Data to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, as well as to comply with legal and regulatory requirements, unless a longer retention period is permitted or required by law.
Usage Data Retention: Usage Data is typically kept for a limited duration, except when it contributes to security enhancements, Service functionality improvements, or when statutory obligations necessitate extended retention.
Transfer of Your Personal Data
The management of your information, including Personal Data, occurs at the Company’s headquarters and any locations where the involved processing parties operate. Consequently, your information may be subject to transfer across regional or national borders, wherein data protection laws may differ from your jurisdiction.
Transfer Consent: By agreeing to this Privacy Policy and providing us with your information, you consent to these transfers.
Safety Measures: We take all reasonable precautions to ensure the secure treatment of your data in adherence to this Privacy Policy. Transfers of Personal Data will not occur to any entities or countries unless there are suitable safeguards in place, ensuring the protection of your data.
Deletion of Your Personal Data
You are entitled to request deletion of your Personal Data that we hold. Our Service may provide the means to delete certain information from within the Service interface.
Personal Data Management: You can manage your information by accessing your account settings (if you hold an account with us) or by contacting us directly at email support@lingostem.com, to correct, update, or delete your Personal Information.
Retention Exceptions: In some instances, we must maintain specific information where we have a legal requirement or a justified business reason to do so.
Disclosure of Your Personal Data
Business Transactions: If the Company is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your Personal Data might be transferred. Notice will be provided prior to any transfer, subjecting your data to a different Privacy Policy.
Law Enforcement: There may be circumstances under which your Personal Data must be disclosed to public authorities, as required by law or in response to valid requests.
Other Legal Requirements: Your Personal Data may be disclosed if we believe in good faith that it’s necessary to:
Comply with legal obligations.
Protect and defend our rights or property.
Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing related to the Service.
Ensure the safety of Service users or the public.
Protect against legal liability.
Security of Your Personal Data
The safeguarding of your Personal Data is a top priority for us. Although no method of transmission or storage is infallible, our chosen security measures align with industry standards to keep your data as secure as possible.
Transfer Consent: By agreeing to this Privacy Policy and providing us with your information, you consent to these transfers.
Safety Measures: We take all reasonable precautions to ensure the secure treatment of your data in adherence to this Privacy Policy. Transfers of Personal Data will not occur to any entities or countries unless there are suitable safeguards in place, ensuring the protection of your data.
Deletion of Your Personal Data
You are entitled to request deletion of your Personal Data that we hold. Our Service may provide the means to delete certain information from within the Service interface.
Personal Data Management: You can manage your information by accessing your account settings (if you hold an account with us) or by contacting us directly at email support@lingostem.com, to correct, update, or delete your Personal Information.
Retention Exceptions: In some instances, we must maintain specific information where we have a legal requirement or a justified business reason to do so.
Disclosure of Your Personal Data
Business Transactions: If the Company is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your Personal Data might be transferred. Notice will be provided prior to any transfer, subjecting your data to a different Privacy Policy.
Law Enforcement: There may be circumstances under which your Personal Data must be disclosed to public authorities, as required by law or in response to valid requests.
Other Legal Requirements: Your Personal Data may be disclosed if we believe in good faith that it’s necessary to:
Comply with legal obligations.
Protect and defend our rights or property.
Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing related to the Service.
Ensure the safety of Service users or the public.
Protect against legal liability.
Security of Your Personal Data
The safeguarding of your Personal Data is a top priority for us. Although no method of transmission or storage is infallible, our chosen security measures align with industry standards to keep your data as secure as possible.
Child Data Privacy
At lingostem.com, we prioritize the safety and privacy of our students. we adhere to strict guidelines concerning the personal data of children.
Collection of Personal Data from Children
Our services and website are designed for children between the ages of 5 and 16. We do not intentionally gather personal data from children under the age of 16 without obtaining consent from a parent or legal guardian. If we discover that personal data has been inadvertently collected from a child under 16 without parental consent, we will promptly delete such information from our records.
Use and Storage of Personal Data
Personal data collected is strictly used for educational purposes and to enhance user experience. It is stored securely and is accessible only to authorized personnel of lingostem.
Sharing of Personal Data with Third Parties
We uphold strong principles of data privacy.Lingostem does not sell any personal data to external third parties. Any necessary data sharing with vetted partners is carried out under strict agreements aligned with GDPR requirements, ensuring they provide the same level of privacy protection as we do.
We have not sold, shared, or otherwise disclosed personal information to third parties in the past 12 months.
Additional Measures for Users Under the Age of 16
For our users under the age of 16, we take additional precautions in line with legal requirements:
- We ensure all personal data collected from children under 16 is done so with parental consent.
- We do not have any record of personal data from children under 16 that has been sold or shared.
Commitment to Compliance
lingostem.com is committed to complying with all applicable laws governing the privacy and protection of the personal data of our students. Our Privacy Policy is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure it meets legal standards and reflects our data handling practices accurately.
Notice of Enrollment Limitations
Dear Prospective Students and Guardians,
We extend our warmest greetings and our sincerest appreciation for your interest in our educational offerings. At Lingostem.com, we are committed to providing an enriching and specialized curriculum designed to meet the unique educational needs of Indian students and foster an environment that encourages growth and success.
We regret to inform you that, due to constraints in our resources and the highly specialized nature of our curriculum, we are, regrettably, unable to accommodate students residing outside of India at this time..
This decision has been guided by our dedication to offering the highest quality educational experience, which we believe is best achieved through a curriculum that is closely tailored to the specific academic and cultural context of our students. Additionally, this measure ensures the protection of users against the risks associated with data transfer, in accordance with global data protection standards.
Please understand that this policy is in no way a reflection of discrimination. We acknowledge the global community of learners and educators, and we hold immense respect for students from all backgrounds and nationalities. Our commitment to inclusivity and diversity remains unwavering, and we envision a future where our educational programs can be accessible to a more diverse student body.
We deeply regret any inconvenience or disappointment this limitation may cause you. Your interest in our academy is highly valued, and we are truly sorry for the challenges brought about by these constraints.
We remain hopeful that circumstances will change in the future, allowing us to welcome a broader student community. Until then, we encourage you to stay connected with us for updates and new developments that may arise.
If you have any concerns or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact our admissions office. We greatly appreciate your understanding and patience in this matter.
Warm regards,
Management team,Lingostem
Privacy Policy Update: Protecting Our Young Learners
At lingostem .com, we treasure the trust you place in us to not only educate but also safeguard the privacy of our youngest learners. In alignment with our dedication to creating a secure online environment, we have updated our Privacy Policy and Cookie Notice to reflect our commitment to complying with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act .
For Parents and Legal Guardians
We kindly request that only parents or legal guardians should initiate any contact through our website or provide any personal information on behalf of children. It is our priority to ensure that children’s information is handled with the utmost care and in compliance with relevant privacy laws.
Registration and Sign-Up Acknowledgment
We require a clear acknowledgement as part of our registration or any contact process. Users must actively confirm they are the parent or legal guardian of the child they represent by clicking or ticking an acknowledgement box. This step is essential to verify the rightful communication on behalf of any child and ensure their privacy is protected.
For Parents and Legal Guardians:
Only parents or legal guardians should facilitate any interactions with our site on behalf of children, ensuring compliance with privacy laws.
Acknowledgment Required:
Registration or any form of contact must be confirmed through an acknowledgment mechanism that verifies the user as the parent or legal guardian.
Guidance for Minors
We also wish to make it explicitly clear that our website and its services are not intended for unsupervised access by minors. We strongly advise that children do not provide personal details or initiate contact without the explicit consent and ongoing supervision of their parents or guardians. This policy is in place to ensure that the privacy and security of all our users, particularly our younger audience, are maintained at all times.
Ensuring Easy Access and Understanding
We have taken extra steps to ensure that these important updates are not only accessible but also easily understandable for all visitors to our website. Our commitment extends beyond providing excellent education; it encompasses ensuring a safe and privacy-conscious online space for our students and their families.
For any queries or further information regarding our privacy practice, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Thank you for your ongoing trust and cooperation in creating a safe online environment for our young learners.
Warm regards,
Links to Other Websites
Our Service may include links to external sites not operated by us. We recommend reviewing their Privacy Policies . (We strongly advise You to review the Privacy Policy of every site You visit).,as we do not control and are not responsible for any content or privacy practices they employ.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effectively communicated through our website . The “Last updated” date will also be revised accordingly.
We will prominently notice the change on Our Service prior to it becoming effective and update the “Last updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy.
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Your continued use of our services after privacy policy updates implies acceptance of the modifications.
For further clarification on our privacy practices, please contact us at support @ lingostem.com
