This Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of Your information when You use the Service and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning whether they appear in singular or in plural.

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 either "the Company", "We", "Us" or "Our" in this Agreement) refers to LAGA-INSTITUTE, based in Cape Verde.
• Cookies: Small files that are placed on Your computer, mobile device or any other device by a website, containing the details of Your browsing history on that website among its many 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 the data on behalf of the Company. It refers to third-party companies or individuals employed by the Company to facilitate the Service, to provide the Service on behalf of the Company, to perform services related to the Service or to assist the Company in analyzing how the Service is used.
• Third-party Social Media Service: Refers to any website or any social network website 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 (for example, the duration of a page visit).
• Website: Refers to LAGA-INSTITUTE, accessible from www.laga-institute.org.
• 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, as applicable.

Information We Collect

Personal Data

While using Our Service, We may ask You to provide Us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify You. Personally identifiable information 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 information such as Your Device's Internet Protocol address (e.g. IP address), browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that You visit, the time and date of Your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.

How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

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

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on Our Service and store certain information. Tracking technologies used are beacons, tags, and scripts to collect and track information and to improve and analyze Our Service. You can instruct Your browser to refuse all Cookies or to indicate when a Cookie is being sent.

Sharing Your Data

We may share your data with:

• Service Providers: Assisting us in operations.
• Affiliates and Business Partners: For service delivery or joint promotions.
• Other Users: If you interact in public areas.
• Authorities: When required by law.
• In Business Transfers: Such as mergers or acquisitions.
• With Your Consent: For specific purposes.

Data Retention

We retain personal data 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 or functionality.

Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred outside your country of residence, including to our international offices. We ensure such transfers are made with adequate data protection measures in place.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your personal information.
• Withdraw consent where applicable.
• Object to or restrict certain data uses.

You can exercise these rights by contacting us using the contact information provided below.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data but cannot guarantee absolute security. Remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us for immediate action.

Links to Other Sites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted here with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review it regularly.

Contact Us

For inquiries, data requests, or privacy concerns, please contact us through any of our offices: