Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 19, 2024

The Business Analytics Institute ("BAI," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and engage with our programs and services.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for our programs, including Winter School, Summer School, Executive Retreats, or other educational offerings
• Submit inquiry forms or contact us through our website
• Subscribe to our newsletters or communications
• Participate in our peer learning circles or collaborative activities
• Apply for research programs or publications

This information may include:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Professional information (job title, organization, industry)
• Educational background and interests
• Payment and billing information
• Communication preferences

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address and browser type
• Operating system and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Referring website addresses
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process your registration and provide access to our educational programs
• Communicate with you about programs, events, and services
• Send administrative information, including program updates and changes to our terms
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Improve our website, programs, and services
• Process payments and prevent fraudulent transactions
• Send marketing communications (with your consent where required)
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
• Facilitate peer learning circles and collaborative activities among participants
• Conduct research and analysis to improve our educational offerings

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

• Payment processing and billing services
• Email and communication platforms
• Website hosting and analytics providers
• Customer relationship management systems

Program Participants

For collaborative learning activities, we may share limited information (such as name, organization, and professional background) with other program participants to facilitate networking and peer learning.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders or government agencies).

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure server infrastructure and encrypted connections (SSL/TLS)
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Staff training on data protection practices

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Correction

You have the right to access and update your personal information. You can do this by contacting us directly.

Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions (e.g., records we must retain for legal or contractual purposes).

Marketing Communications

You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by:

• Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails
• Contacting us directly to update your preferences

Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

6. International Data Transfers

BAI operates internationally, and your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Changes 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 any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

12. Specific Regional Provisions

For European Economic Area (EEA) Residents

If you are located in the EEA, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• The right to access your personal data
• The right to rectification of inaccurate data
• The right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• The right to restrict processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to object to processing
• The right to withdraw consent at any time
• The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

For California Residents

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• The right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used
• The right to delete personal information
• The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights