Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

Deep Mind respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information. We operate in accordance with European data protection regulations, including GDPR.

This policy applies to all information collected through our website, educational programs, and related services. By using our services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Contact us: Name, email address, phone number, and message content when you submit inquiries through our contact form
• Enroll in programs: Name, email, phone number, educational background, professional experience, and payment information
• Participate in programs: Project submissions, code repositories, assessment responses, and communication with instructors and peers

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical information:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring websites
• Device Information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device identifiers
• Cookie Data: Information collected through cookies as described in our Cookie Policy

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you provide explicit consent for marketing communications or optional data collection
• Contract Performance: To fulfill our obligations under enrollment agreements and provide educational services
• Legitimate Interest: For business operations, security, fraud prevention, and service improvement
• Legal Obligation: To comply with tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

• Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate our website and deliver services (e.g., hosting providers, payment processors, email services). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
• Industry Partners: With your consent, we may share project work or portfolio materials with partner companies for potential employment opportunities.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect our rights and safety.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Contact inquiries: 3 years from last contact
• Program enrollment records: 5 years after program completion
• Financial records: 7 years as required by Finnish law
• Marketing data: Until consent is withdrawn or 2 years of inactivity

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols
• Secure servers hosted in European data centers
• Access controls limiting employee access to personal data
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Incident response procedures for data breaches

In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify you and relevant authorities within 72 hours as required by GDPR.

7. Your Rights

Under European data protection law, you have the following rights:

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@domain.com. We will respond to your request within one month.

8. International Data Transfers

Your personal information is primarily stored and processed within the European Economic Area (EEA). If we transfer data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place through:

• European Commission adequacy decisions
• Standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission
• Binding corporate rules for service providers

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information from our systems.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date
• Sending an email notification to enrolled participants
• Displaying a notice on our website for 30 days

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Finnish Data Protection Ombudsman if you believe we have not handled your personal data appropriately.