Privacy Policy

This policy is effective from 26/10/2023.

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Defined Terms

• “Personal Data” shall mean any information that relates to an identified or identifiable living individual.

• “Firm” shall refer to the legal owner of the Website - VASLABS LTD

• “User” shall mean any natural and/or legal person who accepts the Privacy Policy and gives any personal data to the Firm.

 

General Information

• Privacy Policy applies to how we use your personal data.

• We will only ask for personal information that are needed for providing you with our services, important updates or announcements.

• This Privacy Policy has been prepared in harmony with the provisions of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”). The Firm is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected.

• Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.

• The Firm may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes.

• We may contact you by email, phone, fax or mail. You may unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time by contacting us.

• You may choose not to provide us with your data. If you do this, you can still browse our Website, but you will not be able to send enquiries, sign up to our emails or register with our Website.

​Owner and Data Controller

• The website https://www.vaslabs.io/ is a brand of and/or operated and/or managed by VASLABS LTD a Cyprus company with registration number 431348 (hereinafter will be called the “Firm”) use and protect any information that you submit the Firm, when you use the Website.

• The Data Controller contact email: contact@vaslabs.io

• Should you subsequently choose to unsubscribe from mailing lists or any registrations, you may contact by email to contact@vaslabs.io.

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What data do we collect?

• The Firm processes data in the context of providing online coding courses, IT services, software engineering consulting and/or other services to you. The categories of data that might be collected and processed, include:

• contact information (name, including phone /fax number, postal address, email address)

• professional information (job title, professional experience, age)

• financial information (payment related information)

• location information (country, city)

• information provided during the provision of the website portal and/or directory services.

• any other information you may provide to the Firm.

Special Category Data

Where necessary and legally permitted, the Firm, may also collect sensitive data (special category data), which includes information regarding race, religion or belief. We avoid collecting any special category date unless and/or until is required for specific function of the Website.

What we do with the information we gather

• We require this information for the following reasons:

• Internal record keeping (The Firm may periodically send important announcement emails, news and articles, invitations, or other information).

• Enter into client relationship and provide services of our Website portal directory.

• Ensure the security level of the Firm’s.

• Ensure the security of the Website.

• Meet all legal requirements and ethical obligations applicable to the Firm.

• Follow up enquiries, comments, and complaints.

• Improve the Firm’s services.

• Any other purpose which has been notified to you.

Access to information

• If you would like to update any personal data you have submitted through this site, please email us at contact@vaslabs.io.

Methods of Processing

• Data processing is conducted using computers and/or IT tools, in accordance with organizational procedures and methods directly linked to the specified purposes. Besides the Firm, certain individuals with specific responsibilities related to the operation of this website (e.g., administration, sales, marketing, legal, system administration) or external parties (e.g., third-party technical service providers, mail carriers, hosting providers, IT companies, communications agencies) may have access to the Data, as appointed Data Processors by the Firm when necessary. The most current list of these entities can be obtained from the Firm upon request at any time.

• Depending on the User's location, data transfers may involve transferring the User's Data to a country other than their own. The Firm will reasonably take steps to protect the Users privacy and will make sure that the transfer of data complies with the applicable law of Cyprus.

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Legal basis of processing

• The Firm may handle Personal Data concerning Users under the following circumstances:

• Users have provided their consent for one or more purposes.

• The provision of Data is essential for executing an agreement with the User and/or fulfilling any pre-contractual responsibilities.

• Processing is required to comply with any legal obligation to which the Firm is bound.

• Processing is connected to a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority granted to the Firm.

• Processing is necessary for the pursuit of legitimate interest by the Firm or a third party.

• In every instance, the Firm is available to provide clarification regarding the specific legal basis governing the processing, particularly whether the submission of Personal Data is mandated or contractual requirement, or a necessity to initiate a contract.

• We will not sell, distribute, or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so.

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Security

The Firm has taken appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, or unauthorized destruction of the Data. To prevent unauthorized access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.

Data Storage

The personal data we collect is processed and stored physically and electronically at our offices in Cyprus.

Links to other websites

On our website and/or mobile application, you may encounter links to other websites that are not owned by the Firm. Nevertheless, once you choose to follow these links and leave our website, it's important to recognize that we lack control over those external websites. Consequently, we cannot assume responsibility for safeguarding or maintaining the privacy of any information you share while visiting such sites. These external websites are not subject to the regulations outlined in our privacy statement. Therefore, it is advisable to be cautious and review the privacy statement specific to the respective website in question.

The rights of Users

• Users may exercise certain rights regarding their Data processed by the Firm. In particular, Users have the right to do the following:

• The ability to withdraw their consent at any time. This applies when Users have previously granted consent for their Personal Data to be processed.

• The right to object to Data processing, particularly if the processing relies on legal grounds other than consent.

• The right to access their Data. Users can ascertain whether the Firm processes their Data, obtain information about specific aspects of the processing, and receive a copy of the Data being processed.

• The right to verify and request rectification of their Data. Users can confirm the accuracy of their Data and request updates or corrections.

• The right to limit the processing of their Data. In such cases, the Firm will refrain from using the Data for any purpose other than storage.

• The right to have their Personal Data deleted or otherwise removed from the Firm’s records.

• The right to receive their Data in a structured, widely used, and machine-readable format, and if technically feasible, transfer it to another controller without obstacles.

• The right to file a complaint. Users are entitled to bring forth a complaint to their relevant data protection authority.

• The User can address any requests to exercise the above rights to the Firm by using the contact information outlined in this document. These requests are provided without charge and will receive a response from the Firm as promptly as possible, always within one month, in compliance with the legal requirements. The Firm will inform any recipient, if applicable, to whom the Personal Data has been disclosed about any rectifications, erasures, or processing restrictions, unless this is infeasible or requires a disproportionately high level of effort. If requested by the Users, the Firm will also provide information about these recipients.

• The User can update any personal data that he has submitted through this website by email on contact@vaslabs.io

 

Retention time of data

• Unless explicitly stated otherwise within this document, Personal Data will be processed and kept for the duration necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was gathered. Additionally, it may be retained for extended periods in compliance with relevant legal obligations or with the consent of the Users.

• Data obtained for contractual purposes between the Firm and the User will be preserved until the contract is entirely executed.

• For Personal Data gathered to serve the legitimate interests of the Firm, they will be maintained for the duration necessary to accomplish these specific interests. Users can find more detailed information about the Firm’s legitimate interests by contacting the Firm directly.

• The Firm may be allowed for an extended period if the User has granted consent for such processing, provided that the consent remains valid. Additionally, the Firm may be compelled to hold onto Personal Data for an extended duration when necessary to meet a legal obligation or under the directive of an authority.

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Changes to the Privacy Policy

We may modify or update this privacy policy from time to time. You will be able to see when we last updated the privacy notice because we will include a revision date. Changes and additions to this privacy policy are effective from the date on which they are posted. Please review this privacy notice from time to time to check whether we have made any changes to the way in which we use your personal information.