Privacy Policy

Last updated:01/05/2025

WBA Budapest – Wine Business Academy (hereinafter referred to as “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in compliance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR), as well as applicable Hungarian data protection laws, including Act CXII of 2011 on the Right of Informational Self-Determination and Freedom of Information (Infotv.).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our educational services.

1. Data Controller

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

  • Identification Data: Full name, nationality, date and place of birth

  • Contact Information: Email address, telephone number, postal and billing address

  • Educational and Professional Background: For program application and assessment purposes

  • Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent, etc.

  • Correspondence Data: Any communications sent to us via forms, email, or social media

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent – For example, when subscribing to newsletters or applying to a program

  • Contractual Necessity – For providing and managing our educational services

  • Legitimate Interests – For service improvement, statistical analysis, or security

  • Legal Obligation – For compliance with applicable laws, including education regulations

4. How We Use Your Data

Your personal data may be used to:

  • Process and evaluate applications to WBA Budapest programs

  • Communicate relevant information about participation and logistics

  • Send newsletters or program updates (with prior consent)

  • Maintain academic records and issue certificates

  • Ensure secure and efficient operation of our website and services

5. Data Sharing and Transfers

We do not sell your personal data. Your data may be shared only with:

  • Educational Partners and Lecturers: Only as relevant for your participation

  • Service Providers: For purposes such as email delivery, hosting, or analytics

  • Authorities: Where required by law or regulatory obligations

All third-party data processors are contractually bound and GDPR-compliant.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by applicable law (e.g., for tax, certification, or audit compliance). After this period, personal data is securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Rectify inaccurate or outdated data

  • Request data erasure (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with the Hungarian data protection authority (NAIH – www.naih.hu)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: info@wbabudapest.com

8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to ensure essential functionality and provide anonymous analytical insights. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies. For more details, please consult our [Cookie Policy] (if applicable).

9. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal or operational requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised date. Please check back regularly to stay informed.

11. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

📧 Email: info@wbabudapest.com
📬 Address: Ady Endre utca 24., 1024 Budapest, Hungary

By using our website and services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and accepted this Privacy Policy.

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