Privacy Policy - Design Nordic

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At Design Nordic, we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy rights. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with our website and services, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Finnish data protection laws.

We believe in transparency and want you to understand exactly how your data is handled. This policy applies to all information collected through our website, course enrollment, and related services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

Contact details such as name, email address, and phone number when you submit inquiry forms
Course preferences and educational background information during enrollment processes
Payment information when processing course fees (handled securely through third-party processors)
Communication records when you contact us for support or information

Automatically Collected Information

Technical data including IP address, browser type, and operating system
Website usage patterns through analytics tools to improve our services
Cookie data for website functionality and user experience enhancement
Session information to maintain website performance and security

How We Use Your Information

Course Administration

Processing enrollment applications, managing course schedules, and providing educational materials to registered students.

Communication

Responding to inquiries, sending course updates, and providing relevant educational information based on your interests.

Website Improvement

Analyzing website usage patterns to enhance user experience, improve our services, and develop new educational offerings.

Legal Compliance

Meeting legal obligations under Finnish and EU regulations, maintaining records for educational certification purposes.

Data Protection and Security

Technical Safeguards

SSL encryption for all data transmission
Secure data storage with regular backups
Access controls and staff training

Organizational Measures

Regular security audits and updates
Limited access on need-to-know basis
Incident response procedures

Your Privacy Rights

Under GDPR and Finnish data protection laws, you have several rights regarding your personal data. We are committed to honoring these rights and making it easy for you to exercise them.

Right of Access

Request information about what personal data we hold about you and how it's processed.

Right to Rectification

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

Right to Erasure

Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.

Right to Data Portability

Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.

Right to Object

Object to certain types of data processing, including direct marketing.

Right to Restrict Processing

Request limitation of processing under specific circumstances.

Your Rights and Opt-Out Instructions

You are not required to provide any personal information when using this website. If you prefer not to share your data, you may avoid filling out contact forms, account registrations, or any data-submitting features. You can also disable cookies through your browser settings (see our Cookie Policy for more details).

If you would like us to delete your data, please contact us using the details provided on our Contact page. We respect your privacy choices and will process your request promptly in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

To Exercise Your Rights

Contact Us Cookie Settings

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will notify you through our website or by email if you have provided your contact information.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. The date of the last update is indicated at the top of this page.