We carry out personal data processing with due regard to the rights of individuals and in a proportionate manner. This implies that we conduct processing of appropriate and relevant data limited to the explicit purpose for which we collected it; we only process the data needed for the educational services that are our mission. In some cases more data is required, for example, to ask you to rate our services. Such answers are treated statistically and separately from data identifying respondents.

We process personal data primarily to provide academic and complementary services, to send communications regarding our activities and services, and for business relationships with our suppliers. Below we list the main purposes for which data is collected.

Academic management

The Balmes University Foundation registers the data of applicants that go on to enrol to keep a record and, on this basis, to provide higher education services. The data provided and resulting from academic activity allows for monitoring and serves as a basis for evaluation. Management of student academic records is the main data processing. Student data is also used for administration, to identify students as users of University services, to facilitate access to these services, to send information of interest, to process and to issue certificates and to monitor job placement.

Contact

The Foundation records data to answer queries from people who use the contact forms on our website. This data is only used for this purpose.

Staff selection

We collect and retain curriculums of those interested in working with us and also process personal data for staff selection processes in order to analyse the suitability of candidates for vacancies. We retain the data of those who are not hired for a maximum period of one year, in case a new position arises in the short term. However, in the latter case we immediately delete data if the person concerned requests it.

Information on activities and services

With the explicit permission of each student, once they have completed their courses, we use their contact details to send them information about our services and activities. With your permission we also send information about activities from other institutions in our group. This information is also sent to those who ask for it, despite not having enrolled at the Balmes University Foundation.

Management of data from our suppliers

We record and process the data of suppliers of goods and services. Such data may be details of self-employed people or company representatives. We only collect the data necessary to maintain the business relationship.

Video surveillance

The existence of video surveillance cameras at points of access to our premises is indicated by means of approved signs. The cameras record images only of spaces where this is needed to ensure the safety of people and property. The images are only used for this purpose.

Users of our website

The navigation system and software that make possible the operation of our website collect data that is ordinarily generated in the use of internet protocols. Among other items in this category is the IP address or domain name of the computer used by the person connecting to the website. This information is not associated with specific users and is used for the sole purpose of obtaining statistical information on the use of the website. Our website uses cookies that facilitate navigation and provide us with information about users and their interests.

Other data collection channels

We also obtain data through face-to-face relationships and other channels such as email, app downloads, blog comments, blog subscriptions or our social media channels. In all cases, the data is only used for the explicit purposes that justify collection and processing.