Privacy policy

2023-11-03

1. Introduction

Welcome to the website of the Scandinavian Au Pair Center, based in Sweden. At Scandinavian Au Pair Center, we understand the importance of your privacy, and we are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy is designed to explain how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you interact with our website and services.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms and practices outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our website or services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect various types of information from you to provide our services. The information we collect may include:

• Personal Information: This may include your name, contact information (email address, phone number, address), and other identifiers necessary for pairing au pairs and families.

• Demographic Information: We may collect demographic details such as age, gender, nationality, and language preferences.

• Application Data: Information you provide during the application process, including background checks, references, and other relevant information.

• Payment Information: For clients who use our paid services, we may collect payment details to process payments.

• Usage Information: We collect data about your interactions with our website, including IP addresses, browser information, and pages visited.

• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our website. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Matching Au Pairs and Families: We use your personal information and application data to facilitate the pairing process between au pairs and families.

• Communication: We may contact you regarding your application, services, updates, and other relevant information.

• Improving our Services: We use data to analyze and enhance our services, website, and user experience.

• Compliance: We may use your information to comply with legal obligations and regulations.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with the following parties:

• Au Pairs and Families: To facilitate the pairing process, we may share your information with prospective au pairs and families.

• Service Providers: We may share data with trusted service providers who assist us in delivering our services, such as payment processors, background check agencies, and email service providers.

• Legal Compliance: We may share your information when required by law, regulation, or in response to a valid legal request.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. We follow industry-standard security practices to safeguard your data. However, no method of transmission or storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information.

• Withdraw your consent to the processing of your data.

• Raise concerns or objections about the use of your data.

• Opt out of marketing communications.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or the handling of your data, please contact us at:

Scandinavian Au Pair Center [Address] [Phone Number] [Email Address]

8. Changes to Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to make updates or changes to this Privacy Policy. Any significant changes will be communicated on our website. Please check this Privacy Policy periodically for the latest information.

Thank you for trusting the Scandinavian Au Pair Center with your personal information. We are dedicated to providing you with excellent service while respecting your privacy.