PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: 01.01.2010
Last Updated: 01.010.2020
Bee-Lingo respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information in accordance with Brazilian law (including the Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados – LGPD, Law No. 13.709/2018) and international best practices.
1. Who We Are
Bee-Lingo is a language school located in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, offering in-person and online classes in:
• English for Portuguese and Spanish speakers
• Portuguese for foreigners and expats
• Spanish-to-English courses
• Exam preparation (CELPE-Bras, IELTS, TOEFL)
Our goal is to provide a safe and effective learning environment while respecting and protecting your personal information.
2. Data We Collect
When you enroll, contact us, or use our services, we may collect:
• Personal Identification Data: name, date of birth, nationality, CPF/passport number, address, phone, email.
• Educational Information: language level, placement test results, learning goals.
• Payment Information: billing details, receipts, and transaction records (processed securely by third-party providers).
• Usage Information: website visits, contact form entries, or online class participation.
We do not collect sensitive personal data (such as religion, political opinion, or health records) unless strictly necessary and with your consent.
3. How We Use Your Data
We process personal data only for legitimate purposes, such as:
• Course registration and student record management
• Payment processing and issuing invoices/receipts
• Communication about classes, schedules, and school updates
• Providing certificates of attendance or completion
• Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in Brazil
• Internal improvement of teaching methods and services
4. Data Sharing and Storage
• We do not sell your personal data.
• Information may be shared with trusted third parties (e.g., payment processors, online teaching platforms) strictly for service delivery.
• Data is stored securely in Brazil and, when applicable, abroad, with safeguards that comply with the LGPD.
5. Student Rights under LGPD
As a student, you have the right to:
• Confirm if we process your data
• Access, correct, or update your personal data
• Request data portability to another institution
• Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting lawful prior processing)
• Request deletion of personal data when legally applicable
Requests can be made via email: [Insert Contact Email].
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations (such as financial and educational record-keeping). After this period, data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
7. Security Measures
Bee-Lingo adopts technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
• Secure servers and encrypted communication
• Access control to student records
• Regular monitoring of data protection practices
8. International Students
For students living abroad, Bee-Lingo complies with applicable international privacy standards in addition to Brazilian law.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be communicated on our website and available in print at our office.
10. Contact Information
For questions or privacy requests, please contact:
Bee-Lingo Language School
Email: info@bee-lingo.com
Phone/WhatsApp: +55 13 996822983
Address: Avenida Felipe Wandscheer 3877
Foz do Iguaçu PR Brasil