Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

1. Data Controller
   Academia Uruguay, with address at Juan Carlos Gómez 1459, 11000 Montevideo, Uruguay, is responsible for the processing of personal data collected through this website.
   For privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at: info@academiauruguay.com
2. What Data We Collect
   We collect the following personal data:
   • Contact forms: name, email address, phone number, and the message you send us.
   • Student registrations: full name, ID number, date of birth, email address, phone number, language level, and other information necessary to manage your enrolment.
   • Cookies and browsing: technical data such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site (see section 6).
3. How We Use Your Data
   We use your information to:
   • Respond to enquiries and information requests.
   • Manage enrolments, classes, and academic communications.
   • Send you information about courses, promotions, and news (only with your consent).
   • Improve the functioning and user experience of the website.
   • Comply with legal and administrative obligations.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
   The processing of your data is based on:
   • Your consent when completing forms or registering.
   • The performance of a contract when you are a student at our school.
   • Our legitimate interest in improving our services and communications.
   • Compliance with legal obligations in force in Uruguay.
5. Who We Share Your Data With
   We do not sell or transfer your personal data to third parties. We may only share it with:
   Service providers who assist us in operating the site and managing academic affairs, who are required to treat the data confidentially.
   Public authorities, where required by law.
6. Cookies and Google Analytics
   Our website uses first-party and third-party cookies to analyse traffic and improve your experience. In particular, we use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google may process browsing data in accordance with its own privacy policy, available at policies.google.com/privacy.
   You may configure your browser to reject cookies, or install the Google Analytics opt-out add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout, though some features of the site may be affected.
7. How Long We Keep Your Data
   • Enquiries: up to 2 years from the last contact.
   • Student data: during the academic relationship and for up to 5 years after it ends, in compliance with applicable legal and accounting requirements.
   • Cookies: depending on type (session or persistent); generally no more than 12 months.
8. Your Rights (Law 18.331)
   In accordance with Uruguayan data protection legislation (Ley 18.331), you have the right to:
   • Access the data we hold about you.
   • Rectify incorrect or outdated data.
   • Request deletion of your data when it is no longer necessary.
   • Object to processing for marketing purposes.
   To exercise these rights, please write to info@academiauruguay.com with the subject line “Data Rights” and your full name. We will respond within 5 business days.
   You may also file a complaint with the Uruguayan data protection authority, the Unidad Reguladora y de Control de Datos Personales (URCDP): www.gub.uy/unidad-reguladora-control-datos-personales
9. Security
   We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, or alteration.
10. Changes to This Policy
    We may update this policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by email or via a prominent notice on the website.

Questions? Write to us at info@academiauruguay.com