Privacy Notice

The OSCE is committed to safeguarding your privacy and security of your information. We want you to be familiar with how we collect, use and disclose information.

By accessing the OSCE e-learning you understand and accept that certain information about you, such as Internet protocol (IP) addresses, geographical location, navigation through the OSCE websites, the software used, and the time spent, along with other similar information, will be collected by the OSCE. The collected information will not be personally identifiable. This information will be used for administrative purposes, to help diagnose problems, provide a personalized service, evaluate the success of our communication campaigns, to ensure the uninterrupted operations and improve the quality of provided services.

Your personal data (such as your name, address, occupation and any other information allowing for your identification without unreasonable efforts.) may be collected in connection to the OSCE e-courses. By submitting and saving your personal data for such service, you consent to the OSCE collecting, controlling, processing, retaining and transferring your personal data as necessary and in accordance with applicable OSCE policies and procedures.

The OSCE collects your personal data for specified legitimate purpose related to the e-learning activities and will not further process your personal data in a way incompatible with those purposes. Specifically, the OSCE may use your personal data in relation to evaluation of your performance in the courses and issuance of personalized certificates of completion.

Your personal data will be treated confidentially and on a need-to-know basis. In certain specific circumstances, the OSCE will need to transmit your personal data, or information based on your personal data, to third parties. Any third parties with whom data might be shared are bound by confidentiality and data privacy obligations with respect to the information that they receive. Appropriate measures are taken to protect the integrity of such data during transfer.

The OSCE reserves the right to access, read, preserve and disclose information that is reasonably necessary to (i) enforce the Terms of Service, including investigation of potential violations hereof; (ii) detect, prevent, or otherwise address fraud, security or technical issues; (iii) respond to user support requests; (iv) protect the rights, property or safety of the OSCE, its users and the public; or (v) respect any applicable local laws.

How can you contact us in case of privacy issues?

If you have any questions or concerns, please consult our contacts page.