Join.as - GDPR and Data Protection

Introduction

At Join Application Services ("Join.as", "we", "us", "our"), we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. We act in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

This page explains how we manage, store, and protect data processed through our platform.

How We Handle Your Data

• Join.as provides a platform for schools and institutions to manage application forms.
• All personal data submitted through forms powered by Join.as is stored securely.
• Processing of application data is the responsibility of the receiving school or institution.
• Join.as acts solely as a data processor on behalf of the school, which acts as the data controller.

Data Security

• Encrypted data storage
• Restricted access controls
• Regular security audits and monitoring
• Data backup and disaster recovery planning

Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your data (the "right to be forgotten")
• Object to or restrict processing
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

If you wish to exercise any of these rights regarding data submitted through a form powered by Join.as, please contact the school or institution directly responsible for managing your application.

Data Retention

Join.as retains data only as instructed by the school or institution. Once the school determines that data is no longer required, it is securely deleted in accordance with their policies.

Summary

• Join.as stores data securely.
• Schools control how your data is used.
• You can ask the school to delete or update your data.