Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 25, 2025
Algorithmics Oslo is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights under the GDPR.
1. Data Controller
Algorithmics Oslo is the data controller responsible for your personal information.
Contact details:
Email: oslo@alg.academy
Licensed Business Partner:
Transurfing Group AS, Karl Johans gate 25, 0159 Oslo, Norway, is the business partner of Algorithmics Oslo and may assist with administrative and operational support in accordance with GDPR.
2. Personal Data We Collect
We collect personal information to provide and improve our educational services:
- Student information: Name, date of birth, parent/guardian contact information (for students under 18).
- Account information: Email, username, password.
- Payment information: Credit/debit card details or invoicing information.
- Course activity data: Attendance, participation, assignments, and progress.
- Website data: IP address, cookies, and website usage analytics.
3. How We Use Personal Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To register students and manage course participation.
- To process payments and invoices.
- To communicate important updates about courses, schedules, or events.
- To improve our courses and services using anonymized analytics.
- To comply with legal obligations, such as accounting and child safety regulations.
We only use personal data when we have a lawful basis under GDPR, such as:
- Your consent (e.g., marketing emails or newsletters).
- Performance of a contract (e.g., enrolling in a course).
- Legal obligation (e.g., keeping records for taxes).
- Legitimate interests (e.g., improving our website and services).
4. How We Share Personal Data
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:
- Service providers who help us deliver courses or process payments.
- Transurfing Group AS, our business partner, for administrative and operational purposes.
- Legal authorities when required by law.
- Third-party platforms only when you opt in (e.g., online learning tools).
All third parties must comply with GDPR and safeguard your data.
5. Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies to improve functionality, track website usage, and enhance user experience.
- You can manage cookie settings in your browser.
- We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal data without your consent.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary:
- Student enrollment and course records: retained for 5 years after course completion (for legal and administrative purposes).
- Marketing data: retained until you withdraw consent.
- Analytics data: anonymized and stored for up to 2 years.
7. Your GDPR Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data.
- Correct inaccuracies in your personal data.
- Delete your data (“right to be forgotten”) if not required by law.
- Restrict processing of your data in certain circumstances.
- Object to processing, including marketing communications.
- Data portability: request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Withdraw consent at any time for processing based on consent.
To exercise your rights, contact: oslo@alg.academy.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access.
9. Data Protection Officer (DPO)
If you have questions about our GDPR compliance, you can contact our DPO at:
Email: info@transurfing.no
10. Complaints
If you believe your rights under GDPR have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Norwegian Data Protection Authority (Datatilsynet): https://www.datatilsynet.no
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website. Continued use of our services indicates acceptance of any changes.
