Privacy Policy
In accordance with the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (“Regulation” or “GDPR”)
(A) Details Regarding the Data Controller Collecting Your Personal Data
This information notice is provided by Bica Petrisor Marius, sole proprietor operating under the brand The Learning Distillery (hereinafter referred to as “The Learning Distillery” or the “Controller”). It is addressed to individuals intending to visit the website (learningdistillery.com), to register for different events and/or training programs, to demand available e-learning demo resources promoted on the website, and/or to subscribe to the newsletter list.
The Controller of your personal data is identified as follows:
- Headquarters: 4, Rue Gaessel, L-4735, Pétange, Luxembourg
- Trade Registry Number: A43020/12.08.2021
- Tax Identification Code: LU33266774
For all matters related to the processing of personal data, you can contact us at the following email address: office@learningdistillery.com, where we will address any questions or requests you may have regarding the processing of your personal data.
(B) Categories of Personal Data Processed
In addition to the information you may communicate to The Learning Distillery, notably through forms available on the website and which you may decide to fill in and submit, The Learning Distillery may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- your IP address and related traffic data,
- documents, information, and data you may access or share through the website.
(C) Purposes of Personal Data Processing
The Learning Distillery processes your data:
- to manage certain features of the website allowing you, for example, to access and use video materials or other resources intended for training, education, or informational purposes, made available either as a demonstration for promotion and testing purposes (“Demo Materials”) or as full access resources available for a fee (“Full Access Materials”). The Demo Materials and Full Access Materials are collectively referred to as the “Materials.”
- to ensure the functionality of programs and applications used to access and utilize Demo Materials and/or Full Access Materials, whereby personal data may be used for, but not limited to, registering users in programs owned and operated by The Learning Materials, maintaining records of persons with access to Materials, providing assistance and support services for Materials users, and recording usage and results obtained for statistical purposes
- for direct marketing, to keep Materials users informed about any updates and/or improvements to these products and about the emergence of other products developed by The Learning Distillery that are related to the Materials, as well as information and news regarding developments in the user's area of interest.
The Learning Distillery will not use personal data for any other purpose incompatible with the purposes described in this section, except when required by law, expressly authorized by you, or in your vital interest.
(D) Legal Grounds for Processing Personal Data
The processing is necessary:
- generally, for purposes of legitimate interests pursued by The Learning Distillery (that is, usual website and contact management)
- in certain cases, to provide the services or website features you have requested or decide to use, and perform a contract we have with you (or pre-contractual measures taken at your request)
The legal basis represented by your consent, expressed through properly checking and signing the agreement sections of this website.
(E) Recipients of Personal Data
The Learning Distillery may share your data with service providers (notably, website features providers and vendors) as necessary to achieve the above purposes. Examples of potential recipients:
- legal and regulatory authorities, upon request or based on a legal obligation
- various authorities and institutions, for reporting any actual violations of applicable laws or regulations
- accountants, auditors, lawyers, translators, and other external consultants, subject to mandatory contractual confidentiality obligations
- various contractual partners of The Learning Distillery (to ensure the functionality of the website/Materials)
- any relevant party, institution, or court, to the extent necessary for establishing, exercising, or defending legal rights
- any relevant third-party acquirer, in the event we sell or transfer all or any part of our business or assets;
employees within The Learning Distillery, during internal communications or to ensure the functionality of programs and applications used to access and utilize the website/Materials
In the case of contractual partners acting as data processors for The Learning Distillery, mandatory contractual obligations will be introduced for them to process your data only in accordance with instructions given by The Learning Distillery and to use measures to protect the confidentiality and security of this data.
(F) Data transfers outside the EU/EEA
Where The Learning Distillery transfers your personal data outside of the EU/EEA or to countries which do not have a similar level of protection of personal data as the EU, such transfers will:
- be limited to what is necessary to perform a contract we have with you, or
- be justified by the establishment, exercise, or defence of legal claims, or
- be confined to safe addressees, such as recipients or processors that are certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework or similar EU-approved certification schemes, or
- if necessary, be covered by appropriate safeguards, such as entering into EC-approved standard contractual clauses, or
- in exceptional cases, take place with your consent; in which case we will ask for your consent separately.
(G) Duration of Personal Data Storage
The Learning Distillery will retain your personal data for as long as required to deliver the services you use (typically, your IP address and related traffic data might be kept for a period of up to 6 months), and/or for the mandatory retention duration set forth by applicable law.
(H) Your Statutory Rights
You have certain rights concerning your personal data under GDPR as mentioned below, and can exercise them by contacting The Learning Distillery at office@learningdistillery.com.
Right to information.
- You can find updated information on The Learning Distillery’s processing of your data at any time on this webpage, or by contacting The Learning Distillery at office@learningdistillery.com.
Access right.
- You have the right to access your personal data. The Learning Distillery processes a large quantity of information, and can thus request, in accordance with GDPR, that before the information is delivered, you specify the information or processing activities to which your request relates.
Right to rectification.
- You can ask The Learning Distillery to rectify, correct, or update inaccurate and/or incorrect data.
Other rights.
- In certain limited cases (in which case The Learning Distillery will first analyze whether the conditions for the exercise of such rights are fulfilled, in line with GDPR), you may object to, or request the limitation of, the processing of your personal data, or request the erasure or portability of your personal data.
- Where The Learning Distillery specifically asked for your consent in view of a specific processing, you have the right to withdraw such consent at any time (for future processing).
- Finally, you can contact the Luxembourg data protection authority (Commission nationale pour la protection des données) to introduce a claim.
(I) Data Security
The Learning Distillery has implemented appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect your personal data against destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, unauthorized access, and other forms of illegal or unauthorized processing, in accordance with applicable legislation.
Website Terms & Conditions
Website Owner
This website is owned and operated by Bica Petrisor Marius, sole proprietor acting as The Learning Distillery, located in Rue Gaessel 4, L-4735, Pétange, Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg. The Learning Distillery can be contacted at office@learningdistillery.com.
Conditions of Use
By using this website, users agree to abide by these website terms (in their most recent version, as available on the website). The Learning Distillery reserves the right to modify this website and the website terms from time to time.
Users acknowledge having verified that their equipment does not contain any viruses or any other malicious software. Users are solely responsible for the selection, use, and interpretation of the data, information, and documents available on this website.
Liability
The Learning Distillery does not guarantee that this website is free from errors, viruses, or malicious software. The Learning Distillery reserves the right to modify, correct, or remove the content of this website at any time and without notice. The Learning Distillery endeavours to offer verified information and resources to users, but cannot be held responsible for erroneous, flawed, or obsolete information. Users discovering inaccuracies, erroneous information, or information of a clearly unlawful nature are invited to contact The Learning Distillery at office@learningdistillery.com.
This website and its contents are provided ‘as is’ and without warranty of any kind either express, implied, or statutory, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The Learning Distillery does not warrant that this website or its contents will meet users’ requirements or will be continued, uninterrupted, or error-free. Users assume all responsibility for selecting this website and deciding to use or rely on its contents. The Learning Distillery recommends verifying all information with other reliable sources before taking any action.
Use of Hyperlinks
This website may include links to third-party websites which have been developed independently of The Learning Distillery. The Learning Distillery will not accept any liability for the contents of such websites, even where linked from this website. The existence of such links shall not constitute an endorsement by The Learning Distillery of linked contents.
The creation of deep links to this website is subject to The Learning Distillery’s prior written approval.
Intellectual Property
All data, information, and documents available on this website are protected by copyright. Reproduction of content from this website is subject to The Learning Distillery’s prior written approval.
Luxembourg Law and Courts
These website terms are governed by Luxembourg law. Any dispute between the parties in connection with this website or these website terms shall be brought exclusively before Luxembourg courts.
Cookie Policy and Similar Technologies
1. What are Cookies?
A cookie is a small file, consisting of letters and numbers, which will be stored on the computer, mobile terminal, or other equipment of a user from which the internet is accessed. The cookie is installed through a request issued by a web server to a browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome, etc.) and is completely "passive" (does not contain software programs, viruses, or spyware and CANNOT access information from the user's hard drive).
2. What are Cookies Used For?
These files make it possible to recognize the user's terminal and present content in a relevant way, adapted to the user's preferences. Cookies provide users with a pleasant browsing experience and support our efforts to provide user-friendly services. Ex: – online privacy preferences or relevant advertising. They are also used in preparing anonymous aggregate statistics that help us understand how a user benefits from our web pages, allowing us to improve their structure and content, excluding personal identification of the user.
3. What Cookies Do We Use?
We use two types of cookies: session cookies and persistent cookies. Session cookies are temporary files that remain on the user's terminal until the session ends or the application (web browser) is closed. Persistent cookies remain on the user's terminal for a period defined by the cookie's parameters or until manually deleted by the user.
4. How Are Cookies Used by This Website?
A visit to this site may place cookies for the following purposes:
- Site performance cookies
- Visitor analysis cookies
- Geotargeting cookies
- Registration cookies
- Advertising cookies
- Cookies from advertising providers
5. Do Cookies Contain Personal Data?
Cookies themselves do not require personal information to be used and, in most cases, do not personally identify internet users. Personal data collected through the use of cookies may only be gathered to facilitate certain functionalities for the user. These data are encrypted in a way that prevents unauthorized access.
6. Deleting Cookies
In general, applications used to access web pages allow cookies to be saved on the terminal by default. These settings can be modified to block the automatic management of cookies by the web browser or to notify the user whenever cookies are sent to the terminal. Detailed information about the possibilities and ways of managing cookies can be found in the settings section of the application (web browser). Limiting the use of cookies may affect certain functionalities of the website.
7. Why Are Cookies Important for the Internet?
Cookies are at the core of the efficient functioning of the internet, helping to create a user-friendly and tailored browsing experience aligned with each user's preferences and interests. Refusing or disabling cookies may render certain websites unusable. Refusing or disabling cookies does not mean you will no longer receive online advertising; it only means that it will no longer be personalized based on your browsing preferences and interests.
Examples of important uses of cookies (not requiring user authentication via an account):
- Content and services tailored to user preferences.
- Options customized to user interests, such as remembering passwords.
- Retaining child protection filters for internet content (e.g., family mode options, safe search features).
- Limiting the frequency of ad displays (e.g., limiting how often a specific ad is shown).
- Providing more relevant advertising to users.
- Measuring, optimizing, and analytics features (e.g., confirming traffic levels on a website, identifying the type of content viewed, or how a user arrived at a website, such as through search engines, direct access, or links from other websites).
Websites use these analyses to improve their offerings for the benefit of users.
8. Security and Privacy Issues Related to Cookies
Cookies are not viruses. They use plain text formats. They are not composed of pieces of code, so they cannot be executed or self-executed. Consequently, they cannot duplicate or replicate on other networks to execute or replicate again. Since they cannot perform these functions, they cannot be considered viruses.
However, cookies can be used for negative purposes. Since they store information about users’ preferences and browsing history, cookies can act as a form of spyware. Many anti-spyware products are aware of this and regularly flag cookies for deletion during anti-virus or anti-spyware scans.
Most browsers include privacy settings that provide different levels of cookie acceptance, validity, and automatic deletion after a user has visited a particular website.
Additional security considerations for cookies:
- Because identity protection is highly valuable and a right of every internet user, it is important to be aware of the potential issues cookies can create. Since they transmit information continuously between the browser and the website, if an attacker or unauthorized person intercepts the data during transmission, the information contained in the cookie can be accessed.
- Although rare, this can happen if the browser connects to the server using an unencrypted network (e.g., unsecured WiFi).
- Other cookie-based attacks involve incorrect cookie settings on servers. If a website does not require the browser to use encrypted channels only, attackers can exploit this vulnerability to trick browsers into sending information through unsecured channels.
Tips for safe and responsible cookie-based browsing:
- Customize your browser's cookie settings to reflect a comfortable level of security for you.
- If you are the only person using your computer, you can set longer expiration periods for storing browsing history and personal access data.
- If you share access to your computer, consider setting your browser to delete individual browsing data every time you close it. This allows you to access websites that place cookies while clearing all visit information when the session ends.
- Install and constantly update anti-spyware applications.
Anti-spyware applications include features that prevent attacks on websites and block browsers from accessing malicious sites. Ensure your browser is always updated to the latest version.
Disabling or refusing cookies may make certain websites difficult or impossible to use. Additionally, refusing cookies does not mean you will no longer receive or view online advertisements.
Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org. Find out how to manage cookies on popular browsers:
Google Chrome
Microsoft Edge
Mozilla Firefox
Opera
Safari
9. Useful Links
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