WDL Academy by WLOUNGE

 

General Information

The protection of your personal data is a high priority for WLOUNGE GmbH. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, process, and protect personal data when you visit the WDL Academy website, apply for our programmes, participate in our academy, or communicate with us.

All data processing is carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation, GDPR, and applicable German data protection laws.

 

Data Controller

The data controller responsible for processing personal data is:

WLOUNGE GmbH
Kurfürstendamm 194
10707 Berlin
Germany

Email: info@wlounge.de
Website: www.wlounge.de

 

Scope of This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all digital and organisational services of the WDL Academy, including:

• The WDL Academy website
• Application and selection processes
• Leadership tests and assessments
• Online programmes, masterclasses, and learning platforms
• Community spaces, events, and networking formats
• Email communication and newsletters

 

 

Collection and Processing of Personal Data

We only collect and process personal data to the extent necessary.

Depending on how you interact with us, the following data may be processed:

• First and last name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Company name, role, and professional background
• Application data and questionnaire responses
• Results of leadership tests and assessments
• Payment and billing information
• Technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information, and access times

 

 

Purposes of Data Processing

Personal data is processed for the following purposes:

• Managing applications and selection for the WDL Academy
• Conducting and evaluating leadership assessments
• Delivering programmes, coaching sessions, and events
• Communicating with participants and interested parties
• Processing payments and invoicing
• Improving and developing our programmes and services
• Complying with legal and contractual obligations

 

 

Legal Basis for Processing

Personal data is processed on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Your consent, Article 6(1)(a) GDPR
• Performance of a contract or pre contractual measures, Article 6(1)(b) GDPR
• Compliance with legal obligations, Article 6(1)(c) GDPR
• Legitimate interests pursued by WLOUNGE, Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, particularly for organisation, security, and service improvement

 

 

Leadership Assessments and Confidential Information

Leadership assessments and self reflection tools may include personal and professional information. These data are treated with strict confidentiality.

Assessment data is used exclusively for:

• Personal development and feedback
• Coaching and programme delivery
• Internal evaluation in anonymised or aggregated form

Assessment data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent.

 

 

Data Sharing with Third Parties

Personal data is only shared with third parties when necessary to provide our services or when legally required.

This may include:

• Payment service providers
• Learning management systems and community platforms
• IT and hosting providers
• Accounting and legal advisors

All service providers are contractually obligated to comply with GDPR requirements.

 

 

Data Transfers Outside the European Union

If personal data is transferred to countries outside the European Union, this is done only in compliance with GDPR requirements, such as adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses.

 

 

Data Retention

Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or to meet legal retention obligations.

Application and programme data may be retained for alumni relations and documentation purposes unless a request for deletion is submitted.

 

 

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure proper functionality and to improve user experience.

You can restrict or disable cookies via your browser settings. Please note that this may limit website functionality.

Additional information may be provided in a separate Cookie Policy.

 

 

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

Access to personal data is limited to authorised personnel only.

 

13. Your Rights as a Data Subject

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right of access to your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure, right to be forgotten
• Right to restriction of processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to data processing
• Right to withdraw consent at any time with future effect

Requests may be sent to info@wlounge.de.

 

 

Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your personal data is being processed unlawfully.

The competent authority is the Berlin Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information.

 

 

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal, technical, or organisational changes. The current version will always be available on our website.

 

 

Contact

If you have any questions regarding data protection or this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Email: info@wlounge.de