PRIVACY POLICY
1. Information We Collect

The Applauso Italian Learning Center is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our students, clients, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you use our Italian language instruction services or request certified translations of personal documents.
By using our services or website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect.

2.1 Personal Information.
We may collect the following personal information when you enroll in courses, request translations, or contact us:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Payment information
• Educational background or language proficiency level

2.2 Documents for Translation.
For certified translation services, we may collect personal documents including, but not limited to:

• Birth certificates
• Marriage certificates
• Academic transcripts and diplomas
• Immigration documents
• Identification documents (such as passports or IDs)
• Legal or administrative documents

These documents may contain sensitive personal information.

3. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information for the following purposes:

• Processing course registrations and managing student records
• Providing language instruction services
• Performing certified translation services
• Communicating with clients regarding services, schedules, and updates
• Processing payments and invoices
• Meeting legal or regulatory requirements
• Improving our services and website functionality

We only collect information necessary to provide our services.

4. Confidentiality of Translation Documents.
All documents submitted for translation are treated as strictly confidential.
We implement professional confidentiality standards including:

• Access restricted only to authorized staff or translators
• Secure digital storage systems
• Confidential handling procedures
• Non-disclosure obligations for translators and staff

Documents are used solely for the purpose of completing the requested translation.

5. Data Sharing.
We do not sell or rent personal information.
We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• With professional translators or staff involved in completing translation work
• With payment processors for secure transactions
• When required by law or legal process
• With your explicit consent

All third parties handling data are required to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security protections.

6. Data Security.
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information, including:

• Secure file storage systems
• Password-protected databases
• Limited staff access to sensitive documents
• Secure document transmission methods

Despite these measures, no method of transmission over the internet can be guaranteed completely secure.

7. Data Retention.
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Provide services
• Maintain business records
• Comply with legal or regulatory requirements

Translation documents may be retained for record-keeping purposes unless a client requests deletion, where legally permissible.

8. Your Rights.
Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Request corrections to inaccurate information
• Request deletion of personal data
• Request restriction of data processing
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

9. Cookies and Website Technologies.
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on our website with a revised “Last Updated” date.

11. Contact Information.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
APPLAUSO ITALIAN LEARNING CENTER LLC
2331 YORK ROAD, SUITE 300 
TIMONIUM, MARYLAND, 21093
[email protected]
(443) 462-6953