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Privacy Policy

Digital Renaissance Training Institute FZ-LLC (Dubai)

1. Introduction

Digital Renaissance Training Institute FZ-LLC ("DRTI", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in accordance with the UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on Personal Data Protection and other applicable international standards.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following data:

Contact information (name, email, phone, address)
Academic records and application details
Identification documents (passport, visa)
Payment and financial data
Communication records with the institute
Website usage data (IP address, browser, cookies)
Special categories of data (e.g., health or biometric data) where required and based on your explicit consent

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under one or more of the following bases:

Your consent
Performance of a contract
Compliance with legal obligations
Legitimate interests, such as improving our services

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

Provide educational services and support
Manage student records and academic processes
Communicate news, updates, and marketing (where consented)
Ensure campus and data security
Meet legal and regulatory requirements

5. Sharing Your Data

Your data may be shared with:

Academic and administrative staff
Regulatory and government bodies (e.g., for visa compliance)
Third-party service providers (e.g., IT support, payment processors)
Partner institutions and accrediting bodies

All third parties are required to respect the confidentiality and security of your data.

6. International Data Transfers

Where we transfer personal data outside the UAE, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including standard contractual clauses or adequacy mechanisms.

7. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or destruction. Sensitive personal data such as health information is protected via encryption and access controls.

8. Data Retention

Your data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. For example, academic records may be retained for up to 7 years after graduation or withdrawal.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction or deletion
Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
Object to or restrict processing under certain circumstances
File a complaint with a relevant authority

To withdraw your consent or exercise any of your rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer.

10. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this policy or your data, contact:

Data Protection Officer
Digital Renaissance Training Institute FZ-LLC
Email: suzanneryan@digitalrenaissance.education

11. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

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