Effective Date: 09.11.2024

Nova Unda SRL-D ("we," "us," or "our"), headquartered at Nicolae Constantinescu nr.5, Bucharest, Romania, post code 011711, operates under the brand name Sonzai Edu, through which we offer online courses in Japanese language and manga drawing. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is protected. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website, services, and products, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable privacy laws.

1. Data Controller

Nova Unda SRL-D
EUID: ROONRC.J40/10959/2022
Numar de ordine in registrul comertului: J40/10959/09.06.2022
CUI: 46275220
Contact Email: contact@sonzaiedu.com

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal data when you use our website, register for our courses, or communicate with us:

  • Full Name

  • Email Address

  • Country of Residence

  • Messages and Inquiries (including those sent by potential customers)

  • Age

  • Gender

  • Special Needs Information (if applicable to course participation)

  • Social Media Accounts (optional, when provided for communication or course access)

  • Discord Account Information (required for course participation)

  • Newsletter Preferences (opt-in/opt-out information)

  • Feedback Forms and Other Types of Forms: We collect data through feedback forms and other types of forms that you may fill out, including evaluations and surveys related to the courses.

We also collect personal information through forms that you complete on our website and via Discord, where course materials and business updates are shared.

3. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To provide you with access to our online courses and course materials.

  • To communicate with you regarding course updates, special needs, or other course-related information.

  • To process payments and manage your course registration.

  • To gather and analyze feedback through forms to improve our courses and services.

  • To send newsletters and business-related communications (you may opt out at any time).

  • To improve our website, services, and customer experience.

  • To comply with legal obligations and respond to law enforcement inquiries.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

Under the GDPR, we must have a lawful basis for processing your personal data. We rely on the following legal grounds:

  • Contractual Necessity: To provide the services you have requested, including access to our courses and use of our website.

  • Consent: For sending marketing materials and newsletters, which you can opt out of at any time.

  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable legal requirements, such as tax regulations or responding to legal inquiries.

  • Legitimate Interests: For customer service, improving our services, and ensuring the security of our website.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data in the following situations:

  • Service Providers: We work with third-party service providers (e.g., Discord, payment processors, website analytics tools) to deliver our services. These providers may have access to your personal data only to perform services on our behalf and are obligated to protect your data.

  • Legal Compliance: If required by law or in response to legal requests, we may disclose your personal information to comply with legal obligations or defend against legal claims.

  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of business assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

6. International Data Transfers

As a Romanian-based company, we process data within the European Union (EU). However, our services are also offered to customers in the United States and Asia, which may involve transferring data to countries outside the EU. When transferring your data internationally, we ensure adequate protection by using mechanisms such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for data transfers outside the EU.

  • Ensuring our third-party providers comply with data protection regulations.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or to comply with legal requirements. This includes feedback forms and other types of forms. If you request the deletion of your data, we will erase it unless we are required by law to retain it for a longer period.

8. Your Rights (GDPR and CCPA)

As a data subject, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: You can request information about the personal data we hold about you.

  • Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").

  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can request limitations on the processing of your data.

  • Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

  • Right to Object: You can object to data processing based on legitimate interests.

  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time, particularly with regard to marketing communications.

  • CCPA Rights (for California Residents): You have the right to request access to your data, request deletion, and opt-out of the sale of your data. We do not sell personal data.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [Insert contact email]. We will respond within the applicable legal timeframe.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve user experience, analyze site traffic, and serve targeted ads. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us recognize your preferences and track how you interact with our website.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems.

  • Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors use our site by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

  • Marketing Cookies: These cookies track your activity across the web to deliver targeted advertisements based on your interests.

Cookie Consent

Upon your first visit to our website, you will be prompted to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can also manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings.

For more detailed information on our use of cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including Discord and other platforms we use to deliver our courses. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this page.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Nova Unda SRL-D
Nicolae Constantinescu nr.5,
Bucharest, post code 011711,
Romania
Email: contact@sonzaiedu.com