Effective Date: 01.01.2022
Last Updated: 02.12.2024

New Direction ("we," "our," "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, enroll in our programs, or otherwise engage with us. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information
When you register for our courses or programs, we may collect the following information:

• Name

• Email address

• Payment details (processed securely via third-party payment providers)

• Mailing address (if applicable)

1.2 Non-Personal Information
We may also collect non-identifiable data such as:

• Browser type

• IP address

• Pages visited on our website

• Device type and operating system

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide access to our courses and programs

• Process payments securely

• Communicate updates, newsletters, and course-related materials

• Improve website functionality and user experience

• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

3.1 Third-Party Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our services, such as:

• Payment processors (e.g., Stripe)

• Email marketing platforms

• Website analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)

3.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests by public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.

3.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access and review the information we hold about you

• Request corrections or updates to your data

• Request deletion of your data (subject to legal or contractual obligations)

• Opt-out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Email Address].

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

7. Retention of Data

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Community platform access is retained as long as New Direction’s website is operational.

8. International Users

If you are accessing our website from outside Finland, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in Finland, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant updates by email or through our website. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects the latest changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

New Direction
Email: alexander (at) newdirection.fi
Website: www.newdirection.fi