{"id":1252,"date":"2025-11-23T21:57:46","date_gmt":"2025-11-23T20:57:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebessacademy.com\/privacy-policy\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T10:49:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T09:49:45","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thebessacademy.com\/en\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

PRIVACY POLICY \u2014 THE BESS ACADEMY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Last updated: January 29, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

This Privacy Policy governs the processing of personal data provided by users on the website https:\/\/thebessacademy.com<\/a><\/strong> (hereinafter, \u201cthe Website\u201d), owned by Exerg\u00eda y Formaci\u00f3n S.L.U.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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1. IDENTITY OF THE DATA CONTROLLER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Controller:<\/strong> Exerg\u00eda y Formaci\u00f3n S.L.U. CIF:<\/strong> B24977472<\/strong> Address:<\/strong> C\/ M\u00e1laga 39, Pinto, 28320, Madrid, SpainContact email:<\/strong> hola@thebessacademy.comWebsite:<\/strong> https:\/\/thebessacademy.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n

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2. PERSONAL DATA COLLECTED<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Depending on your use of the Website, we may collect:<\/p>\n\n

2.1. Browsing data<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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  • IP address<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Cookies and technical data<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Browser and device identifiers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

    (See Cookie Policy)<\/p>\n\n

    2.2. Student registration data<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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    • First and last name<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Email<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Password (stored encrypted)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Country and preferences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      2.3. Purchase data<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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      • First and last name<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Email<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Billing address<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Country \/ state \/ postal code<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • ID\/Tax ID (if required for invoice)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Tax information<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Order history<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

        2.4. Course access data (TutorLMS)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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        • Course progress<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Lessons completed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Activity times<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Quiz and test results<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Certificates generated<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

          2.5. Payment data<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

          Card data is NOT stored<\/strong> at The BESS Academy.<\/p>\n\n

          Payments are processed by third parties:<\/p>\n\n

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          • Stripe Payments Europe, Ltd.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • PayPal (if enabled)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

            These providers comply with PCI-DSS.<\/p>\n\n

            2.6. Data for commercial communications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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            • Email<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Subscription preferences<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Newsletter activity (opens, clicks)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

              Through MailerLite<\/strong>, acting as Data Processor.<\/p>\n\n

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              3. PURPOSE OF PROCESSING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

              Your data will be used for:<\/p>\n\n

              3.1. User and account management<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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              • Creating and managing your Academy account<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Granting access to courses<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Password recovery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                3.2. Purchase processing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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                • Invoicing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Issuing receipts<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Payment management<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Anti-fraud control<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                  3.3. Provision of educational services<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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                  • Progress tracking<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Training activities (tests, quizzes)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Issuing certificates<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Student support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                    3.4. Communications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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                    • Sending information about the purchased course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Sending service-related communications<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Sending newsletters if the user voluntarily subscribes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                      (No marketing will be sent without consent.)<\/p>\n\n

                      3.5. Legal compliance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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                      • Tax obligations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Accounting obligations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Responding to authority requests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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                        4. LAWFUL BASIS FOR PROCESSING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

                        Data is processed based on:<\/p>\n\n

                        4.1. Contract performance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

                        To grant you access to the purchased course or service.<\/p>\n\n

                        4.2. User consent<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

                        To send newsletters or non-mandatory training materials.<\/p>\n\n

                        4.3. Legal obligation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

                        To comply with tax and accounting regulations.<\/p>\n\n

                        4.4. Legitimate interest<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

                        Service improvement, website security, fraud prevention.<\/p>\n\n

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                        5. DATA RECIPIENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

                        Your data may be shared with:<\/p>\n\n

                        5.1. Technology providers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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                        • Stripe<\/strong> (payments)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • WooCommerce<\/strong> (order management)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • TutorLMS<\/strong> (course management)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • MailerLite<\/strong> (newsletter)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Hostinger<\/strong> (site hosting)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                          Always under Data Processing Agreements.<\/p>\n\n

                          5.2. Public Administrations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

                          Only when there is a legal obligation (Tax Authority, etc.).<\/p>\n\n

                          We never sell or transfer your data to third parties for commercial purposes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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                          6. DATA RETENTION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

                          6.1. Purchase data<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

                          15 years (tax obligation in Spain).<\/p>\n\n

                          6.2. Student account<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

                          Until the user requests its deletion.<\/p>\n\n

                          6.3. Newsletter data<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

                          Until voluntary unsubscription.<\/p>\n\n

                          6.4. Browsing data<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

                          According to the Cookie Policy.<\/p>\n\n

                          \n\n

                          7. USER RIGHTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

                          You can exercise the following rights free of charge:<\/p>\n\n

                            \n
                          • Access<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Rectification<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Erasure<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Data portability<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Restriction of processing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Objection<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Withdrawal of consent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                            By sending an email to:hola@thebessacademy.com<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

                            You must provide your name, email, and the right you wish to exercise.<\/p>\n\n

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                            8. SECURITY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

                            Technical and organizational measures are applied:<\/p>\n\n

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                            • SSL encryption<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Secure storage<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Restricted access<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Encrypted passwords<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Backup systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
                              \n\n

                              9. MINORS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

                              Educational services are not managed for minors.Data of individuals under 18 years of age is not deliberately collected.<\/p>\n\n

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                              10. MODIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

                              This Policy may be updated when necessary.Registered users will be notified.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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