Privacy Policy

1. Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

Words whose initial letter is capitalised have meanings defined under the following conditions. These definitions apply equally in singular and plural form throughout this document.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

• Account: A unique account created for You to access our Service or parts of our Service.
• Affiliate: An entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a party, where "control" means ownership of 50% or more of the shares, equity interest, or other securities entitled to vote for election of directors or other managing authority.
• Company: (referred to as "the Company", "We", "Us", or "Our") refers to LAGAI Institute, based in Cape Verde.
• Cookies: Small files placed on Your computer, mobile device, or any other device by a website, containing details of Your browsing history on that website among other uses.
• Country: Cape Verde.
• Device: Any device that can access the Service, such as a computer, a cellphone, or a digital tablet.
• Personal Data: Any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
• Service: Refers to the Website.
• Service Provider: Any natural or legal person who processes data on behalf of the Company — including third-party companies or individuals employed to facilitate, provide, or analyse the Service.
• Third-party Social Media Service: Any website or social network through which a User can log in or create an account to use the Service (e.g., Google, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn).
• Usage Data: Data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself (e.g., the duration of a page visit).
• Website: Refers to LAGAI Institute, accessible from Our Website.
• You: The individual accessing or using the Service, or the company or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Data

While using Our Service, We may ask You to provide certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify You. This may include, but is not limited to:

• Name, email address, phone number, address, and other contact details.
• Usage Data, including IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited.
• Information provided through Third-Party Social Media Services when you use them to register or log in.

Usage Data

Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Service. It may include Your Device's Internet Protocol address (e.g. IP address), browser type and version, the pages You visit, the time and date of Your visit, time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic data.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our services.
• Manage user accounts and access.
• Fulfil contractual obligations.
• Communicate with you regarding service updates, offers, or changes.
• Improve and personalise your experience.
• Comply with legal obligations.
• Analyse and improve our marketing and service delivery.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies — including beacons, tags, and scripts — to track activity on Our Service and store certain information. You can instruct Your browser to refuse all cookies or to notify you when a cookie is being sent. Please note that declining cookies may affect certain features of Our Service.

5. Sharing Your Data

We may share your data with:

• Service Providers: Assisting us in operations and service delivery.
• Affiliates and Business Partners: For service delivery or joint promotions.
• Other Users: If you interact in public areas of the platform.
• Authorities: When required or permitted by applicable law.
• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales.
• With Your Consent: For any other specific purpose you have approved.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for legitimate business purposes and legal obligations. Usage data is generally retained for a shorter period, except where needed for security, fraud prevention, or service functionality improvements.

7. Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside your country of residence, including our international offices. We ensure all such transfers are made with adequate data protection measures in compliance with applicable laws.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access, update, or request deletion of your personal information.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• Object to or request restriction of certain data processing activities.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the Contact Us section below.

9. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and to contact us immediately if you suspect any unauthorised access to your account.

10. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information without parental consent, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action to remove such data.

11. Links to Other Sites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party site. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external site you visit.

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 a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this page regularly. Your continued use of our Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

For inquiries, data requests, or privacy concerns, please reach out through any of our regional offices: