Privacy Policy

MIT Center ("Company," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding personal data collection, usage, and rights in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) (if applicable), and other relevant data protection laws.

By using our website, services, or interacting with us, you consent to the data practices outlined in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal data to provide and improve our services, fulfill legal obligations, and enhance user experience. The types of data we collect include:

1.1. Personal Information

• Name, email address, phone number, job title, company name.
• Location details if provided.
• Any information voluntarily submitted via contact forms, applications, or email correspondence.

1.3. Business & Professional Data

• For those engaging with our services: Company details, industry, role-specific data.
• If applicable, recruitment-related data (such as CVs, photos, qualifications, and employment history).

We do not collect sensitive personal data (e.g., health records, racial/ethnic origin) unless explicitly required and consented to.

2. How We Collect Your Data

We collect personal data through:

• Direct interactions (e.g., filling out forms, email inquiries, phone calls).
• Automated technologies (e.g., website analytics, cookies).
• Third-party sources (e.g., recruitment platforms, marketing providers, publicly available databases).

3. How We Use Your Data

We process personal data for the following purposes:

• To provide and improve our services – including responding to inquiries, processing service requests, and tailoring communications.
• For website analytics and improvement – analyzing visitor behavior to enhance user experience.
• For marketing and communications – sending newsletters, promotions, and updates (with consent).
• For legal and compliance purposes – to meet legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations.
• For security and fraud prevention – ensuring our website and data remain secure.

We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

Under the GDPR, we process your personal data based on:

• Consent – When you provide permission for us to contact you.
• Contractual Necessity – When data processing is required to provide a service.
• Legal Obligation – When processing is necessary for compliance with laws.
• Legitimate Interests – For business operations, security, and improving services (without overriding your rights).

If processing relies on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

5. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data. However, we may share data with:

• Service Providers & Partners – Hosting providers, analytics tools, CRM systems.
• Legal & Regulatory Authorities – If required by law or to protect legal rights.
• Business Transfers – In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.

All third parties processing personal data on our behalf comply with GDPR and other relevant laws.

6. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure safeguards such as:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for international data transfers.
• Compliance with GDPR-equivalent privacy frameworks where applicable.

You may request further details about international data transfers at contact@mitcenter.net.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for its intended purpose.

• General inquiries and marketing data – retained until opt-out or request for deletion.
• Business-related data – retained as required by law or contractual obligations.
• Recruitment data (if applicable) – typically retained for 6 months unless required for future opportunities.

You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal obligations.

8. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Depending on your location, you have the following rights:

• Access – Request a copy of your personal data.
• Correction (Rectification) – Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion (Right to be Forgotten) – Request erasure of your personal data.
• Restriction of Processing – Limit how we process your data in certain cases.
• Data Portability – Transfer your data to another service provider.
• Objection – Withdraw consent or object to certain types of processing.
• Right to Lodge a Complaint – File a complaint with a data protection authority.

To exercise these rights, contact contact@mitcenter.net. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling requests.

10. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no online transmission or storage is 100% secure. We encourage users to take their own precautions when sharing personal data online.

11. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing personal information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

If there are significant changes, we will notify users through email or website updates.