What this policy covers
This Privacy Policy explains how Bulbul Arabic Institute collects and uses personal data when you contact us or submit forms on this website.
What we collect
- Name and email address
- Preferred language of instruction
- Course selections (and class time if applicable)
- Notes/messages you submit
Why we use your data
We use your information to respond to your enquiries, manage enrollment/interest requests, and administer courses (e.g., scheduling and communication).
Legal basis
We process personal data to take steps at your request prior to entering a contract (e.g., enrollment), to communicate with you, and where necessary for our legitimate interests in running the institute.
Third-party services
This website is hosted on Netlify. Form submissions may be processed and stored by Netlify on our behalf. Depending on configuration, data may be handled outside the EEA. Netlify describes its safeguards and practices in its privacy documentation.
Payments are processed by Stripe and Vipps. When you make a payment, relevant personal and payment data is handled by these providers under their own privacy policies. We do not store your card details.
How long we keep data
We keep messages and form submissions only as long as needed for communication and administration. If you become a student, we may retain relevant records for a reasonable period for course administration and compliance.
Your rights
You have rights under GDPR, including the right to access, rectify, erase, and restrict processing of your personal data, and to object in certain cases. You may also lodge a complaint with the Norwegian Data Protection Authority (Datatilsynet).
Contact
For privacy questions or requests, contact bulbulinstitute@gmail.com.