Privacy Policy

The Geneva Academy of Law & Diplomatic Sciences (“the Academy”, “we”, “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of prospective students, students, alumni, staff and website visitors. This policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have under applicable data-protection law, including the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Data We Collect

We collect information you provide directly — such as your name, contact details, academic history and supporting documents — when you submit an admissions enquiry, register for an event, subscribe to our newsletter, or apply to a programme. We also collect limited technical data (IP address, browser type, pages visited) through cookies and analytics to operate and improve the website.

2. How We Use Your Data

• To assess and administer admissions applications and enrolment.
• To deliver academic services, communications and student support.
• To send event invitations, newsletters and institutional updates you have requested.
• To comply with legal, regulatory and accreditation obligations.

3. Legal Basis & Data Sharing

We process personal data on the basis of consent, the performance of a contract, our legitimate institutional interests, or legal obligation. We never sell personal data. We share it only with trusted service providers acting on our instructions, or where required by law.

4. Data Protection & Retention

We apply appropriate technical and organisational safeguards to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss or disclosure, and retain data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data, to object to or restrict its processing, and to data portability. To exercise these rights, contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected].

Questions about this policy? Email [email protected] or write to Villa Moynier, Rue de Lausanne 120B, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland.