Terms of Use & Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 2026

1. Purpose of the Website

This website provides information about the International School of Acupuncture, including educational programmes, seminars, workshops, clinical training, events, admissions, and related educational services.

The information published on this website is provided for general informational purposes. While we strive to keep all information accurate and up to date, we do not guarantee that all content is complete, current, or free from errors.

2. Collection of Personal Information

When you contact us or submit an enquiry, we may collect information including:

• Full name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Country of residence
• Healthcare profession or educational background
• Preferred study format (online or onsite)
• Any additional information you voluntarily provide

We collect only the information necessary to respond to your enquiry and provide our educational services.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your personal information may be used to:

• Respond to your enquiries.
• Assess eligibility for our educational programmes.
• Provide course information, schedules, tuition fees, and admissions guidance.
• Contact you regarding applications or registrations.
• Send information about future educational programmes, seminars, workshops, and events where permitted by applicable law or where you have given your consent.
• Improve our educational services and website.

We will never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

4. Communication

By submitting an enquiry or registration form, you consent to being contacted by the International School of Acupuncture using the contact details you provide.

We may communicate with you by:

• Email
• Telephone
• WhatsApp
• Facebook Messenger
• Other communication methods you have voluntarily provided

You may request that we stop contacting you at any time.

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Where the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies, we process your personal data on one or more of the following legal bases:

• Your consent.
• Our legitimate interest in responding to enquiries and providing educational information.
• Performance of a contract or steps requested before entering into a contract.
• Compliance with applicable legal obligations.

6. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Although we make every reasonable effort to safeguard your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Respond to your enquiry.
• Administer applications or enrolments.
• Comply with legal obligations.
• Maintain appropriate educational records.

When your information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.

8. Your Rights

Where applicable under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal information.
• Correct inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of your personal information.
• Restrict or object to processing.
• Withdraw your consent at any time.
• Request a copy of your personal data.
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided on this website.

9. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, improve user experience, and analyse website traffic.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They can help a website remember actions and preferences for a period of time, so you do not need to re-enter them whenever you return to the site or browse between pages.

Managing cookies

You may control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Some website features may not function correctly if cookies are disabled. General information about managing cookies is available at aboutcookies.org.

Google Analytics cookies

Where Google Analytics is enabled, analytics cookies may be used to collect aggregated information about how visitors use our website, such as visitor numbers, session duration, and navigation patterns. This information helps us understand and improve website performance.

Information collected through Google Analytics is processed in accordance with Google’s applicable privacy practices. More information is available through Google Analytics privacy information.

You may also use Google’s browser add-on to opt out of Google Analytics tracking: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

10. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party services such as analytics, social media platforms, payment providers, or online communication services.

We are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of third-party websites.

11. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, photographs, videos, educational materials, and downloadable documents, is the property of the International School of Acupuncture or is used under appropriate licence.

No material may be reproduced, copied, distributed, or used without prior written permission.

12. Disclaimer

This website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

The International School of Acupuncture shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of this website, technical failures, interruptions, viruses, unauthorised access, or reliance upon information published on the website.

13. Changes to this Policy

We reserve the right to update these Terms of Use and Privacy Policy at any time.

The revised version becomes effective immediately upon publication on this website.

14. Governing Law

These Terms and this Privacy Policy shall be governed by the laws of Greece and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).

Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts of Athens, Greece.

15. Facebook and Instagram Lead Forms

When you submit a Facebook or Instagram Lead Form, you consent to the International School of Acupuncture collecting and processing the information you provide for the purposes described in this Policy.

By submitting your information, you understand that we may contact you regarding educational programmes, admissions, seminars, workshops, events, and related educational opportunities using the communication methods you have provided.

You may withdraw your consent or unsubscribe from future communications at any time by contacting us.

16. Contact

If you have any questions regarding these Terms or this Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us through the contact information provided on acu-training.com.