Privacy Policy

Introduction and Summary

Welcome to Great CoursesOur commitment is to offer a safe and transparent environment for those seeking professional advancement through courses and job opportunities. Through our website https://cursosgeniales.com/We facilitate the connection between students, instructors, and businesses, ensuring an efficient and reliable process.

The confidentiality of our users is essential to us. Therefore, we have created this Privacy Policy to transparently explain how we obtain, manage, and safeguard your personal information. Our goal is to ensure that you have full control over your data and can enjoy our services safely.

To better understand your rights and how we protect your information, we encourage you to read this document carefully. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact us through our contact page. https://cursosgeniales.com/contacto

Scope of the Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy details how Great Courses collects, uses, shares, and safeguards user information when they access our services. This policy applies exclusively to activities conducted on our platform and any services directly linked to this policy.

The data collected includes both personal and non-personal information obtained during your browsing experience on the site, when you fill out forms, or when you interact with our content. However, this policy does not cover data obtained by third parties or collected outside of our website's digital environment.

By using our services, you confirm your acceptance of the terms set forth in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with them, we suggest you discontinue use of the platform.

Consent

By accessing and using Great Courses, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted the provisions set forth in this Privacy Policy. This includes the collection, storage, and processing of your information as described herein.

If you do not agree with any of the terms, we suggest you discontinue use of the platform immediately.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Content Production

At Cursos Geniales, we use artificial intelligence technologies to optimize the creation of images and visual elements you find on our website. This practice allows us to offer more dynamic, creative, and accessible content, improving your browsing and learning experience.

Despite the use of AI in generating some of our content, we follow rigorous editorial criteria to ensure that everything we publish maintains high standards of quality, accuracy, and ethics. We believe in the responsible use of technology, always prioritizing trust, transparency, and the rights of our users.

If you'd like to learn more about the origin of a particular piece of content or understand how we incorporate artificial intelligence into our processes, our team is at your disposal. Just contact us through our official support channel, where we'll be happy to answer any questions you may have and ensure complete transparency.

I. Information Gathering

A. Data Provided Directly by the User

While using our website, you may choose to provide personal data when creating an account, enrolling in courses, or applying for job opportunities. This information may include:

  • Full name;
  • Email;
  • Phone number;
  • Payment details (stored securely and encrypted);
  • Curriculum vitae and professional information (in case of applying for job offers).

We collect this information to ensure personalized and efficient service, facilitating your experience on the platform.

B. Information Collected Automatically

To improve your experience and ensure the proper functioning of the platform, certain information is automatically collected, including:

  • IP address;
  • Browser model and configuration.;
  • Access times and dates;
  • Pages you have visited and duration of visit.

This information allows us to improve site performance and optimize our services.

C. Information from External Sources

At Cursos Geniales, when we recommend content and offers from our Advertising Partners that may be of interest to you, certain information—such as your IP address—may be shared with these partners. This is done through technologies such as Cookies, Web Beacons, and JavaScript, which are used to analyze the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

It's important to note that control over the use of these technologies is entirely in your hands and can be configured directly in your browser or device preferences, as we have no influence on tools managed by third parties.

By interacting with the ads displayed on our site, no formal relationship is established between you and our Advertising Partners. We reiterate that this Privacy Policy applies exclusively to interactions within the Cool Courses environment.

Our partners, including Google and the Dart Cookies provider, have their own privacy policies. We recommend that you consult these policies directly on their respective websites. Google, for example, offers the option to disable the use of Dart Cookies, as described in its Privacy Policy.

For detailed information about the privacy practices of other partners, we suggest you visit their official websites directly.

II. Use of Information

The information we collect from Cool Courses users is used for a variety of purposes, always with the commitment to improve your experience and make our services more efficient:

Our main goal is to ensure that the site operates in a stable, secure, and efficient manner, offering you smooth and satisfying browsing.

We continually seek to improve, personalize, and expand the available features, tailoring them to meet your interests, preferences, and educational needs.

Analyzing how you interact with Awesome Courses is essential. By understanding your usage patterns, we can adjust and refine the site's content and structure, providing an increasingly relevant and personalized experience.

Innovation is at the heart of our work. We are constantly developing new resources, services, and tools to keep pace with technological developments and meet your ever-changing expectations.

We also prioritize direct communication with you, whether through our team or strategic partners. This includes customer service, sending updates on site operations, and information about promotional and educational campaigns.

Email messages are carefully crafted to reflect your interests and may include newsletters, promotional content, and other important updates.

Finally, we reinforce our commitment to security. We act proactively to identify and prevent fraudulent activity, protecting the integrity of Cursos Geniales and ensuring the confidentiality of your data.

Cookie Policy of Great Courses

Welcome to our Cookie Policy, accessible directly through the official website: https://cursosgeniales.com.

What Are Cookies?

Like many professional sites, Cursos Geniales uses cookies—small files stored on your device—to provide a more efficient and personalized browsing experience. In this document, we explain what types of information cookies collect, how we use them, and why, in some situations, it's necessary to retain them. We also provide guidance on how to manage these files, emphasizing that restricting them may impair site performance.

How We Use Cookies

Cookies are used for several important purposes, as detailed in this policy. Since there is no standardized way to disable cookies without compromising certain functionalities they offer, we suggest you keep them enabled, especially when they are essential for the services you use on Cursos Geniales.

Manage or Disable Cookies

You can manage cookie settings directly in your browser (to do so, consult the Help or Settings section of the browser you use). However, it's important to note that disabling cookies may affect not only the operation of Cursos Geniales, but also other sites you visit. Restricting the use of cookies typically limits certain important resources and functionalities. Therefore, we recommend disabling cookies only if you are certain they are not essential for your browsing or use of our services.

Types of Cookies We Use

Account Cookies

When you create an account on Cool Courses, we use cookies to facilitate the registration process and manage general site administration. These cookies are generally deleted when you log out, but some may remain active to remember your preferences and make your next visit even more personalized.

Session Cookies

To keep your session active and prevent you from having to enter your credentials repeatedly on each new page you access, we use specific login cookies. These cookies are typically deleted as soon as you log out, ensuring secure access to restricted areas of Cursos Geniales.

Email Communications Cookies

If you choose to receive our newsletter or other email communications, cookies will be used to remember your subscription status and tailor the notifications sent to you based on your interests and choices.

Cookies for Surveys and Questionnaires

Occasionally, we may invite you to participate in surveys or questionnaires that help us better understand our users or offer more relevant tools. In these cases, specific cookies help remember if you've already responded or ensure consistent results across different pages.

Forms Related Cookies

When you fill out forms on our site, such as contact or comment forms, cookies may be used to temporarily store your information, making it easier to send responses or future communications.

Personalization Cookies

To provide a tailored experience, we use cookies that record your preferences for how Cursos Geniales should function during your visits. These cookies are essential to ensure your choices are applied whenever you interact with our content.

Third-Party Cookies

At Cursos Geniales, we occasionally use trusted third-party cookies to improve your browsing experience. Below is a summary of the main third-party cookies you can find on our platform.

An important example is Google Analytics, a widely recognized tool that helps us understand how users interact with the site. This analysis helps us improve your experience by monitoring metrics such as time spent on pages and most visited content, helping us produce even more relevant content. For detailed information on how these cookies work, we recommend visiting the official Google Analytics website.

Additionally, we use third-party analytics cookies to monitor site usage, such as how much time you spend on our pages and what content you explore most. This information is essential for adjusting our platform to your preferences, ensuring an increasingly personalized experience.

When implementing new features or adjusting the structure of Cursos Geniales, we may activate temporary cookies to ensure stable and continuous browsing. These cookies also help us identify which improvements our users most appreciate, contributing to the ongoing development of our site.

How to Manage or Block Cookies

You are free to block or disable cookies, both from Cursos Geniales and any other site, at any time. You just need to adjust your internet browser settings. Below, we provide helpful links with specific guidance for the most popular browsers:

Google Chrome

Firefox

Microsoft Edge

Opera

Safari

If you wish to disable ad personalization displayed by Google, simply go to Google's Ad Settings and adjust your preferences. Additionally, if you prefer not to receive personalized ads from other third parties, we recommend visiting the website. www.aboutads.info, where you'll find detailed instructions for managing your advertising preferences across various platforms.

III. Our Commitment to Data Protection

At Cursos Geniales, protecting our users' privacy is a fundamental principle. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties under any circumstances. In some specific cases, we may share aggregated, anonymous, and non-identifiable data with strategic partners. This sharing aims to improve the development of new features, better understand how users interact with our platform, and offer increasingly personalized and efficient services, while always respecting user confidentiality and identity.

We are fully committed to complying with the most important privacy laws, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other applicable regulations. You have the right to opt out of the sharing of anonymous data at any time. If you would like to adjust your privacy settings or learn more about your rights, please contact us using our official support form.

Cursos Geniales adopts rigorous security measures to ensure maximum protection of the personal data we process. These measures include the use of encryption protocols during data transmission, the implementation of restricted access controls to limit internal use of information, and the operation of continuous monitoring systems that quickly detect any suspicious or unauthorized activity. Our infrastructure is regularly evaluated, and we conduct periodic audits to identify and correct potential vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.

Despite our best efforts, we recognize that no digital environment is completely free from constantly evolving cyber threats. We maintain a proactive and comprehensive defense posture, but it's important for our users to understand that there are always risks associated with using online systems. In the unlikely event of a breach caused by malicious activity, Cursos Geniales will act quickly to minimize the impact, restore security, and fully comply with all legal notification obligations. If your data is compromised, we will contact you immediately and provide clear guidance to help you protect your personal information and prevent further issues.

Our commitment to data protection goes beyond legal obligations: it is a cornerstone of the relationship of trust and transparency we seek to build with each of our users. We work daily to maintain a safe, ethical, and respectful environment, where you can access content, tools, and recommendations with the peace of mind that your information is being treated with responsibility and integrity.

IV. Exercising Your Privacy Rights

4.1 Recognition and Guarantee of Your Rights

At Cursos Geniales, we firmly believe that every user deserves clarity, respect, and control over the processing of their personal data. Whether you are a casual visitor or a registered user, we recognize and guarantee your right to understand, access, correct, and influence how your data is processed.

We understand that privacy laws vary by location, and we are fully committed to respecting the rights established by applicable legal frameworks.

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we have collected about you.
  • Request corrections or updates to such information.
  • Request, in certain situations, that we limit or stop the processing of your data.
  • Request the permanent deletion of your personal information.

While we do our best to respond to these requests promptly, we emphasize that there may be legal obligations that require us to retain certain records for a specific period, such as those related to tax legislation, security, or documentary requirements.

At Cursos Geniales, we support and facilitate the exercise of these rights, offering transparent tools and policies that ensure users have complete control over their information. Our commitment goes beyond regulatory compliance: we seek to build a platform that deeply respects individual preferences and promotes trust through ethical, secure, and transparent data management practices.

4.2 Data Retention and Deletion Policy

At Cursos Geniales, we retain your personal information only for as long as strictly necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. This includes enabling your interaction with the platform, ensuring effective content delivery, maintaining operational security, complying with legal obligations, and analyzing site performance to continually improve our services. Our retention policy seeks to balance these objectives with our commitment to respecting your privacy.

For example, we may retain your email address or customer service history to enable future communications, provide appropriate support, or resolve outstanding issues. Similarly, technical data collected for security and diagnostic purposes may be temporarily stored to assist in the detection and prevention of potential incidents. As soon as this data is no longer necessary for its original purpose, it is permanently deleted or anonymized, ensuring that it cannot be associated with any identifiable individual.

If, at any time, you wish to have your personal information removed from our systems, simply submit a request through our official contact page: https://cursosgeniales.com/contactoAs soon as we receive your request, we will immediately begin the deletion process, always in compliance with current data protection regulations. You will be notified once the process is complete or, if there is a legal obligation requiring us to retain certain data for a limited period, you will also be duly informed.

Cursos Geniales is firmly committed to responsible data management, ensuring that your privacy rights are not only respected in theory but also safeguarded in practice through well-defined retention policies, secure deletion procedures, and clear and transparent communication at all stages.

VI. Compliance with the RGPD and Organic Law 3/2018 in Spain

EITHER Great Courses atua in total conformity with the General Data Protection Regulation (RGPD) da União Europeia e com a Organic Law 3/2018 of Personal Data Protection and Digital Rights Guarantee (LOPDGDD), legislation is fully applicable in Spanish territory.

We process personal information in a manner lawful, loyal, transparent and proportional, always with specific, explicit and legitimate purposes, fully respecting the principles enshrined by these regulations. Isso included given as IP addresses, informações de navigation, identifiers of cookies and quaisquer other elements that we can identify directly or indirectly by a physical person.

Every time we do this, we provide the user with a clear and detailed notice, specifying:

  • What information is being collected and for what purpose
  • TO legal basis for treatment (consent, legitimate interest, legal obligation etc.)
  • It will be shared with third parties you international transfers
  • The estimated term of retention two dice
  • You canais disponíveis so that the user can exercise his or her own rights
  • You contacts do responsible hair treatment or do Data Protection Officer (DPO), se aplicável

In accordance with the RGPD and LOPDGDD, users do Great Courses têm pleno direito de:

  • Access, correct you update suas informações
  • Request to eliminação you limitation of treatment
  • Opportunities ao uso de seus dados
  • Ask to portability das informações
  • E, quando aplicável, withdraw consent at any moment

We implement rigorous technical and organizational measures to guarantee security, integrity and confidentiality two personal dice. Além disso, we perform Periodic reviews and audits to continuously adapt our processes to the highest legal standards and guidelines of Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD).

Em caso de qualquer security incident that may compromise personal information, or Great Courses will immediately notify competent authority e, se necessário, os affected headlines, always respecting the terms and procedures required by legislation.

If you have doubts or wish to exercise your rights in accordance with Spanish data protection laws, please contact us. privacy team through our official website: https://cursosgeniales.com/contacto.

VI. Compliance with the GDPR and Organic Law 3/2018 in Spain

Cursos Geniales operates in full compliance with the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Organic Law 3/2018 on the Protection of Personal Data and the Guarantee of Digital Rights (LOPDGDD), both of which are fully applicable in Spain.

We process personal information lawfully, fairly, transparently, and proportionally, always for specific, explicit, and legitimate purposes, fully respecting the principles enshrined in these regulations. This includes data such as IP addresses, browsing information, cookie identifiers, and any other element that can directly or indirectly identify a natural person.

Whenever we collect data, we provide the user with a clear and detailed notice, specifying:

  • What information is being collected and for what purpose
  • The legal basis for the processing (consent, legitimate interest, legal obligation, etc.)
  • Whether there will be sharing with third parties or international transfers
  • The estimated retention period of the data
  • The channels available for the user to exercise their rights
  • The contacts of the data controller or the Data Protection Officer (DPO), if applicable

In accordance with the GDPR and the LOPDGDD, users of Cursos Geniales have the full right to:

  • Access, correct or update your information
  • Request the deletion or limitation of processing
  • Oppose the use of your data
  • Request portability of information
  • And, where applicable, withdraw consent at any time

We implement rigorous technical and organizational measures to ensure the security, integrity, and confidentiality of personal data. We also conduct periodic reviews and audits to continually adapt our processes to the highest legal standards and the guidelines of the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD).

In the event of any security incident that may compromise personal information, Cursos Geniales will immediately notify the competent authority and, if necessary, the affected data subjects, always respecting the deadlines and procedures required by law.

If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights under Spanish data protection laws, please contact our privacy team through our official website: https://cursosgeniales.com/contacto.

VI. Data Protection Rights Under the GDPR

For users located in the European Economic Area (EEA), Cursos Geniales respects and guarantees the full exercise of all rights guaranteed by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We are fully committed to transparency in the processing of personal information and seek to ensure that all our users retain meaningful control over their data. Our procedures are carefully structured according to the fundamental principles of the GDPR, such as fairness, accountability, and user empowerment.

Under the GDPR, you have the right to take various actions related to your personal data, and Cursos Geniales fully supports and facilitates the exercise of these rights. This includes:

  • Request a copy of the personal information we have collected about you.
  • Correct errors or update inaccurate information.
  • Request, under certain circumstances, the permanent deletion of your data, also known as the “right to be forgotten.”

Additionally, you can:

  • Request a temporary restriction on the processing of your data, especially when there are doubts about its accuracy or purpose.
  • Oppose certain types of processing, such as promotional communications or uses you consider unnecessary.
  • When technically feasible, request that your data be provided in a standardized digital format or transferred directly to another provider of your choice.

Cursos Geniales is committed to responding to all GDPR-based requests promptly and completely. We aim to respond to these requests within a maximum of 30 days, barring any justified delays due to legal or operational reasons.

If you wish to submit a GDPR request or have questions about how we use your personal information, please contact us through our official support channel: https://cursosgeniales.com/contactoOur team is fully prepared to assist you and ensure that all your rights are fully respected.

VII. Parental Supervision and Protection of Minors' Data

At Cursos Geniales, we take the protection of children's privacy very seriously, considering this commitment an essential responsibility. Our site and its contents are directed exclusively to an adult audience and are not designed for access or use by children under the age of 14. We do not knowingly collect, request, or store any personal information from children or adolescents under this age.

We strongly recommend that parents and legal guardians actively monitor their children's digital activity and guide them on the safe and conscious use of online platforms. Parent involvement is essential to encourage responsible online behavior and prevent the unintentional sharing of sensitive information.

Aware of the limitations of accurately verifying user ages in digital environments, we take a precautionary approach to any data submission from minors under the age of 14. If we become aware that personal information from a minor has been collected through Cursos Geniales, we will act immediately to delete such data from our systems and prevent any future attempts at collection.

If you, as a parent or guardian, suspect or are aware that your child has shared personal information with Cursos Geniales, we ask that you contact us immediately using our official support form: https://cursosgeniales.com/contactoAs soon as we receive notification, our team will investigate the case expeditiously, taking all necessary measures to ensure strict compliance with data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Organic Law 3/2018.

Cursos Geniales reaffirms its commitment to the security, privacy, and digital well-being of all its users and will continue to take all relevant and reasonable measures to prevent unauthorized data collection by minors.

VIII. Future Changes to Our Privacy Policy

Cursos Geniales is constantly evolving, whether through the introduction of new features, adaptations to legal requirements, or improvements to our digital infrastructure. Therefore, we may occasionally update this Privacy Policy to ensure it continues to accurately reflect our most recent practices.

These changes may be motivated by:

  • The adoption of new data protection legislation
  • Strengthening the security measures of our systems
  • Improving the way we collect, process, and use personal information, always seeking to better serve the needs of our users.

We are committed to maintaining complete transparency whenever these changes occur. The updated version of the policy will be made publicly available on this page, accompanied by clear communication about any relevant changes that impact data processing. We recommend that all users review this policy periodically to ensure they are always well informed about how we manage their information.

By continuing to use Cursos Geniales after a new version of this Privacy Policy is posted, we will understand that you accept the updated terms. If, for any reason, the revised policy does not meet your expectations or comfort level regarding your privacy, we respectfully recommend that you discontinue using our services, ensuring that your preferences are fully respected.

X. Our Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, how Cursos Geniales collects and processes your personal data, or your privacy rights as a user of our platform, we invite you to contact us directly through our official support form: https://cursosgeniales.com/contacto.

Our team is always available to provide clarification, answer questions related to this policy, or address any questions about the processing of your information. Cursos Geniales is committed to maintaining transparent communication and offering efficient support, ensuring that all our users feel secure and well-supported regarding the protection of their personal data when using our services.

Disclaimer

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Editorial Note

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