PRIVACY POLICY

I. PRIVACY POLICY AND DATA PROTECTION

In compliance with applicable laws, Lakeland Language Centre (hereinafter, also referred to as the “Website”) is committed to adopting the necessary technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk of the collected data.

Laws Incorporated in This Privacy Policy

This privacy policy is aligned with current Spanish and European regulations on the protection of personal data on the internet, specifically:

  • Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and Council of April 27, 2016, on the protection of individuals regarding the processing of personal data and the free movement of such data (GDPR).
  • Organic Law 3/2018 of December 5, on Personal Data Protection and Guarantee of Digital Rights (LOPD-GDD).
  • Royal Decree 1720/2007 of December 21, approving the Regulation for the development of Organic Law 15/1999 of December 13, on the Protection of Personal Data (RDLOPD).
  • Law 34/2002 of July 11, on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce (LSSI-CE).

 

Identity of the Data Controller

The data controller responsible for the processing of personal data collected on Lakeland Language Centre is:

  • Lakeland Language Centre Limited
  • NIF/CIF: 3589728UH
  • Registered Address: Lower Ground Floor, 64 Lower Mount Street, Dublin 2
  • Company Number: 630924
  • Incorporation Date: 24/07/2018
  • Representative: Lakeland Language Centre Limited


Contact Information:

  • Postal Address: 13 Inis Oir, Golden Island, Athlone, Ireland
  • Phone: +353 87 0614 617 (Ireland) / +34 635 966 578 (Spain)
  • Email: contact@lakelanguagecentre.com

II. PERSONAL DATA COLLECTION AND PROCESSING

Personal Data Register

In compliance with GDPR and LOPD-GDD, all personal data collected through forms on this Website will be incorporated into our database to facilitate, manage, and fulfill agreements between Lakeland Language Centre and the User or to respond to inquiries.

Unless an exemption applies (Article 30.5 of the GDPR), a register of processing activities is maintained, detailing the purpose of each data processing activity and other legally required circumstances.

 

Principles Applied to Personal Data Processing

The processing of personal data is subject to the following principles as outlined in Article 5 of the GDPR and Articles 4 and following of the LOPD-GDD:

  • Lawfulness, Fairness, and Transparency: User consent is required, with clear and transparent information provided beforehand.
  • Purpose Limitation: Data is collected for specific, explicit, and legitimate purposes.
  • Data Minimization: Only necessary data is collected.
  • Accuracy: Personal data must be accurate and up to date.
  • Storage Limitation: Data is retained only for as long as necessary.
  • Integrity and Confidentiality: Data must be securely processed.
  • Accountability: The controller ensures compliance with these principles.

 

Categories of Personal Data

Only identifying data is collected. No special categories of personal data, as defined in Article 9 of the GDPR, are processed.


Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

The legal basis for processing personal data is User consent. Lakeland Language Centre is committed to obtaining explicit and verifiable consent before processing any personal data.

Users have the right to withdraw consent at any time, and doing so will not affect the usability of the Website.

If a form is required for inquiries, information requests, or any interaction with the Website, the User will be informed if any fields are mandatory, as these may be necessary for proper service execution.

 

Purpose of Personal Data Processing

Personal data is collected and managed by Lakeland Language Centre for the purpose of:

  • Facilitating and fulfilling agreements between the Website and the User.
  • Maintaining communication through contact forms.
  • Handling inquiries and service requests.
  • Conducting statistical analysis and improving website quality and navigation.
  • Marketing, customization, and statistical purposes related to Lakeland Language Centre’s operations.


Users will be informed about the specific purpose of data collection at the time of submission.


Data Retention Periods

Personal data will only be retained for the minimum period necessary, specifically: 18 months, or until the User requests deletion.

Users will be informed of the retention period at the time of data collection.

 

Data Recipients

User data may be shared with:

  • Google Analytics and Google Search Console (for analytics purposes).


If personal data is transferred to a third country or international organization, the User will be informed of the destination and any applicable adequacy decisions by the European Commission.

III. DATA SECURITY AND CONFIDENTIALITY

Lakeland Language Centre is committed to implementing necessary technical and organizational security measures to prevent data loss, unauthorized access, or alteration.

The Website is secured with an SSL (Secure Socket Layer) certificate, ensuring encrypted transmission of personal data.

However, due to the nature of the internet, Lakeland Language Centre cannot guarantee absolute security against cyberattacks. In case of a data breach, affected Users will be informed without undue delay, in compliance with GDPR Article 4.

Personal data is treated as confidential, and employees, partners, and associates with access to it are legally bound to maintain confidentiality.

IV. USER RIGHTS

Users have the following rights under GDPR and LOPD-GDD:

  • Right of Access: To request confirmation of data processing and obtain a copy of stored personal data.
  • Right to Rectification: To correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): To request deletion of personal data when it is no longer needed.
  • Right to Restriction of Processing: To request limitations on data processing in certain situations.
  • Right to Data Portability: To receive personal data in a structured format and transfer it to another controller.
  • Right to Object: To object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
  • Right not to be Subject to Automated Decision-Making: To avoid decisions based solely on automated processing.


Users can exercise these rights by sending a written request with the reference “GDPR-https://lakelandlanguagecentre.com” to:


Requests must include:

  1. Full Name and a copy of a valid ID (passport/DNI).
  2. Detailed Request specifying the data subject’s rights.
  3. Notification Address for response delivery.
  4. Date and Signature.

V. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

The Website may contain links to third-party websites. Lakeland Language Centre is not responsible for the privacy policies of external sites and recommends reviewing their respective policies.

VI. COMPLAINTS AND REGULATORY SUPERVISION

If Users believe their personal data rights have been violated, they may file a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) or the relevant supervisory authority in their country of residence.

More information: https://www.aepd.es/

VII. ACCEPTANCE AND CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

By using this Website, the User agrees to this Privacy Policy.

Lakeland Language Centre reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy to comply with legal, jurisprudential, or regulatory changes. Updates will not be explicitly notified; therefore, Users are advised to review this page periodically.


This Privacy Policy was last updated on 10/02/2025 in accordance with GDPR and LOPD-GDD.