Privacy Policy

Personal Data Protection Statement for Read in 2 Languages (ri2l.org)

A program of the Center for the Advancement of Languages, Education, and Communities (CALEC), a non-profit organization chartered in New York

At Read in 2 Languages (ri2l.org), we are committed to safeguarding the privacy and security of all individuals who use our services. As a program of the Center for the Advancement of Languages, Education, and Communities (CALEC) — a New York-chartered non-profit organization — we adhere to the highest standards of data protection in compliance with all relevant laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act).

Overview of Our Practices

Data Collection and Use

  • Teacher Emails: We collect only the minimum necessary personal information (primarily teacher email addresses) to provide access to our educational platform. No student data is collected or stored.
  • Purpose: Personal data is used exclusively to deliver our services, enhance user experience, and fulfill legal obligations.

Third-Party Tools and Services

  • Genially and Padlet: Integrated to enrich pedagogical activities. Their respective privacy policies apply.
  • Stripe: Used for secure payment processing. No payment details are stored on our servers. See Stripe's privacy policy.

Lawful Processing

  • We process data fairly, lawfully, and transparently.
  • Explicit consent is obtained when required, with usage strictly compliant with GDPR and DPDP Act.

Data Storage and Security

  • Technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure.
  • Access restricted to authorized personnel only.

Data Retention

  • Data retained only for as long as necessary for its purpose or legal requirements.
  • Secure deletion or anonymization after use.

Your Rights

Under GDPR and DPDP Act, you may:

  • Request access, rectification, or erasure of your data
  • Object to or restrict certain processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time

Disclosure to Third Parties

  • Your data is not shared without consent, except when legally required.
  • Subprocessors must meet equivalent protection standards.

Updates to This Statement

  • We may update this statement to reflect legal or operational changes.
  • Current versions will always be posted on our website.

Contact Information

For any questions regarding your personal data: CALEC [750 Lexington Avenue, Fl. 9](https://www.google.com/maps/search/750+Lexington+Avenue,+Fl.+9+%0D%0ANew+York,+NY+10022+(USA?entry=gmail&source=g) New York, NY 10022 (USA) Phone: +1 (646) 986-9766 Email: contact@calec.org

By using Read in 2 Languages (ri2l.org), you acknowledge this Statement and our data handling practices. We ensure rigorous data protection in accordance with applicable laws.