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Privacy Notice
Greenheart International
Effective Date: 1/9/2019
This privacy notice describes how Greenheart International collects, uses, and discloses Personally Identifying Information (also known as “PII”) or Personal Data (collectively “Personal Information”) from and about users of Greenheart International websites. This privacy notice also applies to any associated paper forms. Please read this privacy notice before using Greenheart International websites or submitting any personal information.
These practices may be changed at any time. Changes will be posted along with the date of the change. You should review this privacy notice when you visit Greenheart International websites to make sure that you understand how Personal Information is collected, used, and disclosed.
The Personal Information you provide to us is only used to:
We may use non-Personal Information for additional reasons described in the remainder of this privacy notice.
If you identify yourself to us by sending us an email with questions or comments, we may retain your comments for future reference.
Greenheart collects Personal Information, which is information that on its own or in combination with other information may be used to identify, contact, or locate an individual. Examples include:
Greenheart International collects other information that relates to you but does not identify you. Examples include clickstream data and web-browsing information (such as the date and time you visit a website, whether you click on various advertisements or links and the search terms you enter when using a website), and information about your computer, device and internet connection, and geographic location.
We collect Personal Information from you in the following ways:
We may share information gathered by us from Greenheart International websites with governmental agencies or other companies assisting us in providing services to you. We may do so when:
Information provided under one of the four preceding bullet points will not be used by those receiving it for marketing purposes, unless specifically authorized by the user.
Third parties who provide webhosting services or other services that make possible the operation of Greenheart International websites and the services you request through the websites may have access to information that you provide us to the extent that those third parties require access to our databases to service the websites.
In connection with the sale or transfer of all or part of our assets, we reserve the right to transfer information we have obtained from or about you.
We are not responsible for any breach of security or for any actions of any third parties that receive information from us.
Greenheart International websites are hosted and maintained in the United States of America. Your Personal Information may be transmitted to countries outside of the European Economic Area, including the United States of America. You can obtain details of the mechanism under which your personal data is transferred outside the EU by contacting us. If your Personal Information is transferred outside the European Economic Area to third party service providers, we will take steps to ensure that your Personal Information receives the same level of protection as if it remained within the European Economic Area, including by entering into data transfer agreements using the European Commission approved Standard Contractual Clauses, or by relying on certification schemes such as the EU–US Privacy Shield.
Greenheart International websites use cookie and tracking technology to collect non-Personal Information. Our system also automatically gathers information about areas you visit on our websites, and about the links you select from within one of our websites to the other areas of the World Wide Web or elsewhere online. We use such information in the aggregate to understand how our users as a group use the services and resources provided on our websites. This way we know which areas of our websites are preferred by our users, which areas need improvement, and what technologies are being used so that we may continually improve our websites. Personal Information cannot be collected via cookies and other tracking technology, however, if you previously provided us with your Personal Information, cookies may be tied to such information. Aggregate cookie and tracking information may be shared with third parties but that aggregate information does not identify individual website users. Our web servers do not record visitor email addresses unless that information is submitted by the visitor. We may determine what technology is available through your browser to provide you with the most appropriate version of a web page. Greenheart International uses Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Gravity Forms, Yoast, Formstack, Calendly, GoOverseas, and other web traffic tracking tools.
Greenheart International websites contain links to other websites. These links are for your convenience. We do not control, endorse or review the privacy notices of other websites, which may be different than this privacy notice. You should review the privacy notice of other websites before choosing to disclose Personal Information.
Greenheart takes steps to secure your Personal Information. We exercise care in providing secure transmissions when we need to transfer your Personal Information from our servers. Our websites use secure server software encryption, which is indicated by https in the url of the website. Encryption is a common method of ensuring that information remains private. Greenheart International cannot guarantee or warrant that the information that you transmit to us, or any communications is completely secure.
Greenheart International only retains data for as long as necessary for the purposes indicated in this privacy notice or for such other period as may be permitted or required by law.
For children age 14-16, Greenheart International takes additional steps to protect their Personal Information. We do not intend to collect Personal Information from children aged 13 or younger. These additional steps include:
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Please contact us using the following information for more information about this privacy notice, to notify us of a concern or complaint, or to exercise any of the individual rights you may have.
Data Protection Officer
By mail: 742 N LaSalle Dr. Chicago, IL 60654 Suite 300, USA
By email: click here
By phone: +1 312-944-2544
Additionally, all marketing emails and newsletters from Greenheart International allow you to opt out of further correspondence. You can do so by clicking the link within the emails, which will guide you on how to opt-out.
Age
Some English immersion programs offer options for multiple age groups while others focus only on teenage or adult language learning. When choosing a program, take note of which age group the program is geared towards. Programs for older students often do not offer as many afternoon activities or structured programming. Curfews and residence supervision also depend on the age of students.
Location
There are many English immersion programs located throughout the English speaking world for students to choose from. If you are considering studying longer term in the US for your future studies, either for high school or university, it may be a good idea to look for an English camp on a school campus. This will allow you to get a taste of student life in that country. Programs for older English learners often are held on university campuses in an urban location. Teen programs often are located in smaller communities outside of the main city center and offer the same amenities but in a more secure location.
Activities
Oftentimes English institutes are highly rigorous and geared towards classroom learning. Summer English camps however, often build in off-campus activities to allow for real world language practice. Choose a program that allows you to speak with as many native speakers as possible. After all, this is the reason you are choosing to study in an English speaking country! Camps typically offer activities such as: university visits, big city tours, karaoke, ice cream socials, game nights, visits to shopping malls, a trip to an amusement park, and tours of nearby popular destinations.
Classes
There is nothing worse than feeling like you are the odd person out in a class. Look for English immersion programs that offer classes for different levels of English so that you don’t feel like you are way behind or way ahead of your peers. Certain programs offer classes for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students, and your level is determined on the first day of class.
Teachers
Where are your teachers from and how long have they even been teaching for? These are important questions to ask when picking an ESL summer camp. Make sure that your teacher is a native English speaker and has ample teaching experience. If these teachers are multilingual that is a great bonus because they understand how it feels to learn a new language! Often times it also means these teachers have experiences living abroad; they are able to help students adjust to a new culture because they once had to do the same. With this understanding their lesson plans are often more interactive and engaging.
Cost
Hidden costs are sometimes hard to find, so it is best when there are none! Make sure that the ESL summer camp you choose details what is included in the program cost. Consider the cost of airport transfers, bedding, excursions, insurance, and meals. Make sure to check the fine print of websites and ask for clarification on costs if you are not sure.
Customer Service
Who do you speak with when organizing your ESL summer camp program? Oftentimes the person on the phone or behind the email will never meet you in person, but certain companies do offer you the opportunity to speak directly with a program manager. Parents and students are able to ask any and all questions directly to the person overseeing the program. For parents it may be scary to send a child abroad without knowing anyone in the United States. Speaking to the person who will greet your student upon arrival provides a level of comfort and ease for parents sending students abroad for the first time.
Learn more about attending our 2016 ESL summer camp.